FAMILIES
Caring Together
Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.
~ O. Fred Donaldson
Are you worried about the development of your infant or toddler?
Do any of the following concern you regarding your child: feeding or swallowing, properly communicating, walking, crawling, gross motor abilities, balance, coordination, strength, expressiveness, social interactions, play skills or behavioral issues.
If so, you may be entitled to free early intervention therapy services.
In Pennsylvania, services for infants and toddlers in need of early intervention are offered free of charge. Children must undergo an initial evaluation in order to determine program eligibility.
Who to call for evaluations:
CONNECT Helpline: 1-800-692-7288
Birth to 3 years
- Philadelphia: 215-685-4646
- Bucks: 215-444-2800
- Chester: 610-344-5948
- Delaware: 610-713-2406
- Chester-Upland: 610-872-4590
- Montgomery: 610-277-7176
- Allegheny County: 412-885-6000
3 to 5 years
- Philadelphia: 215-222-8054
- Bucks: 1-800-770-4822 ext. 1716
- Chester: 484-237-5150
- Delaware: 610-938-2800 ext. 6141
- Montgomery: 610-539-8550
- Allegheny County, excludes City of Pittsburgh: 412-394-5700
- Allegheny County, City of Pittsburgh:412-323-3960
GentleCare Therapy Highlights:
- All services are provided by highly dedicated and qualified providers
- Our providers complete all the required sessions that are outlined in the child's IFSP/IEP
- Schools and parents are given discretion in choosing a provider who is best suited to the child
- Bilingual staff to serve families from diverse communities
- Our providers are equipped with our mobile app containing all the necessary case information. Documentation is also completed on the app, easing the burden of documentation while ensuring greater accuracy and quality of documentation
When you request GentleCare Therapy as your service provider, you will be provided with professional, consistent, and high-quality services! To start receiving GentleCare Therapy services, you must make this request to your service coordinator.