Infant, toddlers & families (part C)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded the Ohio Department of Children and Youth $17.464 million on July 1, 2026, under the Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families program (CFDA 84.181), a formula grant supporting statewide early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities birth through age two.

The award funds developmental screenings, assessments, individualized family service plans, and therapies delivered through Ohio's coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency system. Performance occurs in Columbus, Ohio, with period of performance extending through September 30, 2027. The Ohio Department of Children and Youth, designated as the state lead agency, holds prime-recipient responsibility for federal compliance and may sub-award portions to local educational agencies, health departments, universities, and community-based organizations throughout Ohio's counties.