09/10/2026
Alabama’s Early Intervention System (AEIS) provides supports and services for infants and toddlers under the age of three who have a developmental delay or a medical diagnosis that can delay normal development, which can prevent the child from meeting developmental milestones. Early Intervention supports and services focus on teaching the parents and caregivers ways to help the child learn and participate in everyday activities. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment, such as home, daycare, or community setting.
Eligibility is determined after the family is assigned a service coordinator and an evaluation is completed on the child, at home, day care, or another appropriate setting. Anyone who has concerns about a child’s development can make a referral for early intervention. A doctor’s referral is not required. It is best practice to discuss your concern with the parent of someone else’s child if you are making a referral, to ensure the parent is aware. There are multiple ways to make a referral.
Call Child Find at 1-800-543-3098, contact an ADRS office near you, visit NeverTooEarlyAL.org to request a referral online, or download the Child Find Referral Form.
