How to get enrolled in Early Intervention in Colorado

When you child is diagnosed with a hearing difference, your audiologist may have talked to you about being connected with the Colorado Home Inclusion Program (CHIP), and one of their Coordinators. This person  is a wonderful addition to your family, and a knowledgeable asset to understand your child's unique needs.  If your have not yet been connected with a CHIP Coordinator, you can either click the link above or talk with a Guide By Your Side, and we can help make that connection. Your CHIP Coordinator is an important part of your EI team. 

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Things to know:

• Early Intervention is free to your family

• Services are available from birth to age three, at which point your child could enter school based services (see our Bridge to Preschool)

• Not all children who are deaf/hard of hearing qualify for services, however it is important to continue to monitor their progress so they don't slip behind. CHIP can help you with that. 

• Your CHIP Coordinator can offer:

  • Educational information specific to the needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing

  • Help develop a language plan for your child

  • Opportunities for language development for your child

  • Educational materials related to the impact of a hearing difference

  • Representation at Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings

  • Opportunities to meet adults who are deaf or hard of hearing

  • Joint consultations with other professionals providing services to the family; and 

  • Consultation with school districts during preschool transition process