Does the federal stimulus plan include help for children with special needs?
Yes. New Jersey expects to receive $10 million over two years for its Early Intervention Program, which provides services to infants and toddlers, birth to age three, with developmental delays or disabilities. This is a vital program for children and their families, because we know that early services can improve a child’s quality of life and reduce costs in the long run. This program is growing both in terms of the numbers of children served and the intensity of the services provided. Federal funding has not kept pace with the growth of the program; this additional funding will partially defray growing program costs and help New Jersey maintain services. Federal support represents only 8% of the total costs of the program.
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