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How many ESIT agencies are there in Pierce County?
4 total- HopeSparks (the greatest/bestest), Children's Therapy Center, Birth to Three Developmental Center, and A Step Ahead
How long can a family "pause" or be "on hold" for services?
3 months maximum (for special circumstances). See Vi's recent email for more clarifications.
How many days from date of referral is an Initial IFSP due?
45 days
What are the names of the newest FRCs?
Shyleah and Mitchell!
Who assigns referrals to the FRC team?
Sara
Who is responsible for sending attendance letters to active IFSP families?
Service providers! They submit the letter in Credible and admin will mail out the letter (after 2 weeks of no response, team can close)
How many days after initial IFSP or after there is a change to the IFSP does the service provider have to get their first visit in? *FRCs need to enter "service start dates" into ESIT-DMS*
30 days (after initials, frequency changes, or adding a new service)
Who can knit you some beautiful socks?
Taylor!
ACORN- Access to Child Online Records Network
How many days do FRCs have to input IFSPs into the ESIT-DMS?
10 days (even shorter with initial IFSP billing cycle!)
Who has a baby named Meadow?
Shadow!
TRUE OR FALSE: A family has just moved to Tacoma Washington from Columbus Ohio. They had early intervention services in Ohio. They can resume services in Washington immediatley.
FALSE: We can request eval/IFSP records or get them from parents/guardians, but a child will need a new intake and eligbility evaluation to determine qualification in WA state.
TRUE OR FALSE: A family wants to decline services before age 3. Can I offer a re-evaluation?
TRUE! It is highly encouraged to offer a re-eval (DAYC, Battelle, or HELP etc.) before a family discharges from services to ensure child is meeting developmental milestones. Familys can decline this as well, we just need to document it was offered!
TRUE OR FALSE: Only Initial IFSPs follow the 10 business day timeline rule (offering 2 dates 10 business days prior to due date)
FALSE: ALL IFSPs; intials, reviews, annuals, transition conferences, AND service start dates follow the 10 business day rule
Which FRC is a huge Dodgers fan?
A family is returning to HopeSparks. They had an initial IFSP with us back in June 2024. What does the FRC/provider need to do next?
FRC: Mini intake + HELP checklist (an annual review is due next- last IFSP was in June 2024). Send to case rounds for provider assignments. Complete Annual review paperwork and update Credible Plan with new outcomes and services.
Provider: Assigned therapist/Developmental Specialist joins FRC for an Annual Review IFSP meeting. Complete annual enrollment paperwork. Schedule service evaluations for 1st visits (if applicable). 10 business day offerings and 30 day start date timeline will apply.
Decline ESIT services paperwork (signed), Exit COS (if applicable), and County Change-ESIT form (send to DDA).
I have an Initial IFSP due on June 18th 2025. What date do I need to call the family by to offer 2 dates for the IFSP?
June 3rd. We do not count the IFSP due date in the 10 business day timeline (so really, it's like 11 days!). Important to keep in mind for Holidays too!
Does the FRC team have more CATS or DOGS collectivley?
CATS