Infant, toddlers & families (part C)

The State of Alaska Department of Health received a formula grant award of $2.59M 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), effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the implementation and maintenance of Alaska's statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary early intervention system for infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth to three years) and their families.

Under this formula grant, the State of Alaska Department of Health delivers core early intervention services including developmental screenings and assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapies, assistive technology, and family support services. The department, designated by the Governor as the state lead agency for Part C services, administers the program statewide and typically sub-awards portions of funding to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community-based organizations to ensure comprehensive service delivery across Alaska's geographically dispersed population. These services are designed to enhance child development outcomes and minimize the impact of disabilities during the critical early childhood period.