Infant, toddlers & families (part c)

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth Services received a $17.9 million formula grant award 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, dated July 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026, supports Ohio's statewide system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities aged birth to three years and their families.

The funded services encompass developmental screenings, comprehensive assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapeutic interventions, assistive technology provision, and family support services. As the state lead agency, the Department of Children and Youth Services administers the grant and sub-awards portions of funding to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community-based organizations to deliver these critical early intervention services across Ohio's counties and communities. These services are designed to enhance child development outcomes and minimize the effects of disabilities during the critical early childhood period.