ECS provides evaluations, at no cost to families, to determine eligibility and the need for services. Families and professionals work together as a team to plan appropriate services based on the unique strengths and needs of the child and family. Services are provided in the home and in community settings such as child care facilities, Head Start, play groups, or other locations in the community.  We serve families with children birth to five years old throughout Josephine County.

At ECS we believe that children with and without disabilities learn best through play and interaction with each other, and through the natural routines and activities of family life.  Services to eligible children with delays are free.

Early Childhood Services believes that young children with developmental delays or disabilities have the right to high quality, individually designed services provided in the least restrictive environment.

Community Preschool Services

We first start where the child is. This means that if your child is attending a community child care or preschool our team will look at what services, adaptations and/or accommodations would best serve your child at their current school. For children in these classrooms we provide consultation services from Early Intervention Specialists, Autism Consultant, Speech therapists and an Occupational therapist (according to children’s individual needs) to support teachers serving these children. We have developed strong collaborative partnerships with many preschool providers in an effort to ensure high quality, inclusive learning experiences for children with developmental delays.