Behind the reporting: long waits in RI for crucial early intervention services

Rhode Island Report

English - September 27, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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If your baby or toddler has developmental disabilities, they qualify for a free program to help them catch up to their peers. You’re supposed to get those services in 45 days. But, here in Rhode Island, the wait is much longer. Our own Steph Machado just finished a story about this issue with Rhode Island PBS. She joins us to talk more about the crisis and what's currently being done to solve it. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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