Infant, toddlers & families (part C)

The Maine Department of Education received a $2.59 million formula grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181). The award, effective July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, supports the implementation and maintenance of Maine's statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary early intervention system serving infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth through age three and their families. Core services funded through this grant include developmental screenings and assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapeutic services, assistive technology, and family support services designed to enhance child development and minimize the impact of disabilities on participating children and families.

As the state lead agency, the Maine Department of Education distributes these federal funds to local service providers and community-based organizations. The agency designated Child Development Services as a sub-grantee effective February 2, 2026, to assist in delivering early intervention services throughout the state. Maine's Part C program operates under 34 CFR Part 303, with grantees required to maintain comprehensive records for three years from final expenditure reporting to ensure compliance and accountability in the administration of federal funds.