Andrews Center to transition ECI services to outside agencies

Andrews Center has notified the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services that, on or before Sept. 30, early childhood intervention services for children ages birth to 36 months will be discontinued by the Center and transferred to other agencies.

Andrews Center will work with DARS to transition ECI services to local, approved agencies to serve as new providers so that service is not interrupted.

“This has been a very good program for a very long time,” said Waymon Stewart, CEO, “In evaluating its needs, we decided this transition is best for the families and children involved with ECI.”

Services within early childhood intervention have changed significantly since the program was established more than 35 years ago.  Billing and staffing complexities, in addition to provisions of year-around services, have caused staff to consider alternative options that will best serve eligible children and families in the long run.

Services were provided year-round in the homes and community settings of eligible children and families.  This required the collection of revenue for eligible costs that were not previously reimbursed by Medicaid or other payment sources.

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