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A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 and their families. The program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Offers the following services:

• Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over

• Annual conference for educators, held annually in October

• Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May

• Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring

• Bi-monthly newsletter

• Education packet

• Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome

• General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals

• Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons

• Information packet for grandparents

• Networking with other organizations

• New parent breakfast

• New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available

• Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year

• Resource library with current information on Down syndrome

• Social activities and informational meetings

• Solutions, a newsletter for educators

?- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome