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EI Memos


On this page, you will find EI-specific DCY memos and procedure letters.

DCY Memo 25-004 – Changes to the Certification Process for Developmental Specialists
This memo includes information about the transition of the DS certification process from DODD provider certification to OCCRRA.

DCY Memo 25-016 – Early Intervention Supplemental Funding
This memo includes information about the suspension of supplemental funding requests for the remainder of SFY25

DCY Memo 25-024 – Updated Guidance on Completing Early Intervention Requirements Virtually
This memo outlines current guidance around completing evaluations, assessments, and IFSPs, including flexibility to complete these requirements virtually.

DCY Memo 25-038 – State Fiscal Year 26 Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant County Family and Children First Coordinators Allocations and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities Allocations
This memo provides information regarding the SFY26 EI allocations and grant agreements, including the expectations for additional funding for CBDDs that are included in the Executive budget.

DCY Memo 25-059 – Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant Agreements Cyber Security
This memo includes additional information about SFY26 EISC grant agreement, including those covering data and information control, specifically clarifying cyber security requirements.

DCY Memo 25-091 – Opt-Out Option for Local Family and Children First Council and Impact on Early Intervention Requirements
This memo provides EI requirements and guidance for counties that dissolve their local FCFC and clarifies that DCY will no longer require that the designated EISC agency to be an entity that is a member of the local FCFC.

DCY Memo 26-018 – State Fiscal Year 27 Early Intervention Service Coordination Grant and County Boards of Developmental Disabilities Designated Funds Allocations
This memo provides information about the SFY27 EI allocations and grant agreements, including the expectations for additional funding for CBDDs that are included in the Executive budget.