Programs & Services
Early Intervention (RI)
Early Intervention (EI) is a home-based program of supports and services for children under the age of 3 who are experiencing developmental delays.
What is Early Intervention?
Our goal is to help you and your child thrive by identifying areas of need and building a customized service plan to achieve your goals.
There are no out-of-pocket costs for residents of RI and self referrals are welcome (no doctor referral needed to schedule an evaluation).
Our Services Include:
- Nursing
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Infant mental health
- Sensory needs
- Lactation consultation
- General nutrition
"Our Daughter improves every single day thanks to the team at Meeting Street!"
Early Intervention Parent
Communities We Serve:
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Central Falls
- Cranston
- Cumberland
- E. Greenwich
- E. Providence
- Johnston
- Lincoln
- N. Providence
- N. Smithfield
- Pawtucket
- Providence
- Smithfield
- Warren
- Warwick
- W. Warwick
- Woonsocket
Did You Know?
- Meeting Street was one of five organizations nationwide responsible for the creation of the Early Intervention program in the 1980s.
- Meeting Street was one of five organizations nationwide responsible for the creation of the Early Intervention program in the 1980s.
- In 2000, we led the charge to include Infant Mental Health as a required component of EI services, nationwide.
- We helped draft the legislation to ensure all eligible children have access to these vital services with no out-of-pocket cost to families.
- Meeting Street is the largest provider of EI services in Rhode Island
As part of our commitment to inclusion, Meeting Street offers translation services to any family in need of communication assistance during sessions.
Let our compassionate team of professionals partner with you to build a program focused on the unique needs of your child.
Information Request Form
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