Children from birth to age 3 years
These children and their families are offered a wide variety of services through our Early Beginnings program, and, fortunately, State of Colorado funding has been immediately available to meet many of their needs.
Children from age 3 to age 18 years
Children in this age category are eligible for participation in the Family Support Services Program (FSSP) which provides resource information and funding for therapies, medical and dental co-pays associated with the child's disability, and necessary equipment not paid for by Medicaid or private insurance. Emergency Respite Care funding may also be requested by parents. On a yearly basis, parents of children in this age group are asked to complete either a Family Support Plan (currently accessing FSSP) or an Annual Update document, returning it to North Metro.
Re-determination of Eligibility at age 6
State of Colorado law requires that the eligibility for continuing services for children at age 6 must be re-determined. School documents, such as a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) and test results for IQ (Intelligence Quotient) test results are reviewed by our Eligibility Committee. A decision is then made about continuing eligibility.
At age 14, a child's eligibility is also reviewed.
