Making a NH Birth to 3 Referral

Anyone who has a concern about a child’s development can make a referral to NH Birth to 3- Family-Centered Early Supports & Services, including, and especially, you, the parent. If someone other than you make the referral, you will be notified that a referral has been made and will be asked for consent to proceed before any evaluations are done or services provided.

If you think that your child and family may be eligible, then you should make a referral to the NH Birth to3 Intake Coordinator at your Area Agency. Local Area Agencies are responsible for providing NH Birth to3 services. Sometimes as parents we are unsure of whether or not we should make a referral or if there “really is a concern”. Parents should feel comfortable in trusting their instincts and just as comfortable contacting NH Birth to3 to help in better understanding their child’s developmental needs.

The Intake Coordinator at the Area Agency will set-up a convenient time to meet with your family at your home or another location to gather more information about your child and family and to complete the necessary paperwork to move forward in the process. Typically, during the intake visit, a multi-disciplinary evaluation visit is scheduled. Take time and ask any questions that you have. It is important to know that NH Birth to3 has 45 days from the date a referral is made to complete an evaluation, determine eligibility and, if your child is eligible, develop an Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP).

You can find the contact information for NH Birth to 3 Programs (family-Centered Early Supports and Services).

Next Step – Multi-disciplinary evaluation