Child and Family Outcomes Chapter 13: Service Provider Exit Information

Introduction Under new mandates NYSDOH is required to report to the Federal Government on progress made by children in the Early Intervention Program related to three specific outcome areas

Outcome Area 1

Outcome Area 2

Outcome Area 3

Introduction Information on child outcomes is collected at entry and exit of Early Intervention services for children who are found eligible for the early intervention program To track progress the Child Outcomes Summary Form (COSF) was developed The COSF is completed for children who receive an IFSP

Introduction Service providers are responsible for participating in the discussion during the IFSP meeting to complete the COSF Children must have participated in the EIP program for at least 6 months to complete the COSF

Introduction To participate in the conversation you will need to provide information about: The results of your evaluations The child’s current skills and abilities Before the discussion it will be helpful to review: Session notes Progress notes Ongoing assessment data

Service Provider’s Role in Completing the COSF Remind parents about the new Federal requirement to report child outcome information

Service Provider’s Role in Completing the COSF Evaluating the child’s current status in the three outcome areas Select assessment(s) and evaluation procedures to be used to assess child’s functioning in the three outcome areas

Service Provider’s Role in Completing the COSF Complete the Developmental Milestones Checklist - Service Provider Edition or Service Provider Summary - Federal Child Functional Outcome areas Submit one of the forms to the municipality as an addendum to the child’s multidisciplinary evaluation Bring the completed form(s) to the meeting to reference during the discussion If the child is not found eligible for EIP it is not necessary to submit one of these forms

Service Provider’s Role in Completing the COSF Service providers are responsible for participating in the discussion during the IFSP meeting to complete the COSF To participate in the conversation you will need to provide information about: The results of your evaluations The child’s current level of functioning If you are unable to attend the meeting, arrangements can be made for your involvement in the meeting

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