Information and Resources

Transition

The process of preparing for your child’s departure from a local ECI program. All children must leave ECI by their third birthday or when they are otherwise no longer eligible for ECI.

Information and Resources

Where can I get more information about my rights?

This handbook summarized your rights. If you want to see the full laws, regulations and rules that regulate ECI, visit https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-businesshhs/provider-portals/assistive-services-providers/early-childhood-interventionprograms/eci-compliance-guide

Watch our Parent to Parent: Knowing Your Rights video to get an overview of some of your rights, including: consent, prior written notice, and confidentiality.

Where can I get more information about other resources available to me?

ECI Resource Guide

https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services/eciresource-guidecentral-directory

ECI Library Collection and Library Matters https://hhs.texas.gov/services/disability/early-childhood-intervention-services/ecilibrary-collection

Parent Companion Web site http://parentcompanion.org/

Texas 2-1-1 Area Information Centers https://www.211texas.org/

ECI is a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which contracts with local agencies to provide services across Texas.

To find your community ECI program, visit https://citysearch.hhsc.state.tx.us/ or call the HHS Office of the Ombudsman at 877-787-8999.

If you are deaf or hard of hearing, use the relay option of your choice, or dial 7-1-1 to connect with Relay Texas.

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