460 IAC 20-9-3
460 IAC 20-9-3 Intake coordinator
Cite as Ind. Admin. Code tit. 460, r. 20-9-3
Sec. 3. An intake coordinator shall be provided for each child and his or her family referred for eligibility determination and early
intervention service needs for the period of time from the date of referral through the development of the initial IFSP. The intake coordinator shall
be responsible for the following:
(1) Facilitating a determination as to eligibility of the referred child and the child's family, in conjunction with the multidisciplinary
assessment team, and doing the following:
(A) If a child is deemed not eligible, identifying and suggesting:
(i) alternative information, services, or support for the family, including information about the process for initiating reassessment; or
(ii) due process actions.
(B) If a child is deemed eligible and the family consents, but the family does not consent to the provision of early intervention services,
informing the family of available rights and the possible consequences if early intervention services are not provided.
(C) If eligibility is established, and the family consents scheduling the IFSP meeting and developing an interim IFSP if
appropriate.
(2) Assisting the child's family in the selecting of the ongoing service coordinator.
(3) Assisting the child's family in selecting the service provider or providers.
(4) Providing information and support to the family.
(5) Contacting and coordinating with those who will be conducting the evaluations and assessments based upon identified need and
informed parental direction.
(6) Gathering and recording data regarding the child, the child's family, and the early intervention services needed for the child and
the child's family.
(7) Maintaining communication with the child and the child's family, including providing notification of all decisions made regarding
services for the child or the child's family.
(8) Facilitating the attendance of key participants in the IFSP meeting, especially the parent.
(9) Conducting or facilitating the IFSP meeting.
(10) Assuring the development of an appropriate IFSP.