Infant, toddlers & families (part c)

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) awarded the Health & Human Services Commission of Texas a formula grant totaling $52.27 million under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181) for the period July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award supports the establishment and maintenance of a statewide, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary early intervention system serving infants and toddlers with disabilities (birth to age three) and their families throughout Texas.

Under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the funded program delivers a range of early intervention services including developmental screenings and assessments, individualized family service plans, specialized instruction, therapeutic services, assistive technology provision, and family support services. As the state lead agency designated by the Governor, HHSC administers these funds and sub-awards portions to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community organizations to implement services at the community level. The program operates as a formula grant, with funding allocated based on established federal distribution methodologies to ensure equitable resource deployment across the state's early intervention system.