Demand for PA Infant, Toddler Services as Funding Falls Short

A support program for Pennsylvania’s youngest children is facing a funding crisis, raising concern about access to services. The Infant and Toddler Early Intervention Program serves more than 48,000 children with developmental delays statewide. Maggie Livelsberger with Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children says a recent rate study shows the program is underfunded…
“It really found that early intervention is being underfunded by about 40%, and if we are looking at that gap today, that equals more than $116 million dollars that are really needed to fully fund the Infant and Toddler Early Intervention program.”




