Early Intervention Colorado
Early Intervention (EI) Colorado provides services to infants and toddlers from birth to age 3 who have developmental delays or disabilities.
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Anyone can make a referral by calling 833-733-3734 (833-REFER-EI) or submitting a referral form in English or Spanish through the EI Colorado website. Families can also speak with their pediatrician or home visitor to begin the process.
Child Find
Child Find is part of each Colorado public school district’s system for identifying children ages 3–21 who may need special education services. For children ages 3 to 5, this includes evaluations to determine if they qualify for preschool special education under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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​Referrals can be made directly to the local school district’s Child Find team.
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What is a Referral?
A referral is when someone, like a pediatrician, teacher, or early childhood provider, takes action to connect a child or family to another agency, service, or program for support. That could mean helping a family schedule a developmental evaluation, connect with therapy, or access a parenting support program.
Other Referral Resources
Local school district preschool programs
Universal Preschool Colorado - Provides access to free preschool for eligible 4-year-olds (and some 3-year-olds) across Colorado.
Behavioral health services
Referrals can be made for mental health or social-emotional concerns. Families may qualify for services through community mental health centers.
Developmental pediatricians
Services like speech, occupational, or physical therapy delivered at home, often covered by Medicaid or private insurance. Ask your pediatrician or care coordinator for referral options in your area.
Home visiting programs
Parents as Teachers (PAT), HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters), and Colorado Home Visiting Coalition are all great options for home visiting in Colorado.
Community parenting programs
Family Resource Centers - Offer support with navigation, translation, case management, and connecting families to basic needs and local services.
Private therapies (speech, OT, PT)
Some families access speech, occupational, or developmental therapies through private providers or clinics.
Questions about referrals?
Read our blog post, Navigating Referral Resources in Colorado or contact us to learn more.
