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Last Updated: 19th May 2024

What is IEP IFSP and what are its benefits?

A Individualized Family Service Plan is a plan that provides special education services to young children in U.S. public schools. It is available to eligible families with children aged 3 and up.



What are the differences in IEP and IFSP?

An IFSP is different from an IEP in that it focuses on the child and their family. It also provides services to enhance their child's development. The IEP is focused on the child's educational needs. An IEP is an education plan for children aged 3-21.

How does a child become eligible for an IFSP? Children are eligible if they have a diagnosed mental or physical condition that is likely to cause future delay. Child are eligible based at least 2.0 standard deviations lower than the mean in one area of development or 1.3 standard deviations lower in more areas [92 NAC 52.0206.04B1 or 52.006

What is included in an IFSP, you may also be interested?

The IFSP, a written document, outlines, among other things the early intervention services your child and their family will receive. This team could include social workers, psychologists, child development specialists and medical professionals.

Who is eligible for an IFSP

Title 17 California Code of Regulations ASS 52100 provides an Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), which is designed for infants/toddlers between the ages of 36 and 36 months with disabilities and their families. An assessment is done on the child and if he/she meets the eligibility criteria, an IFSP will be developed.