Division of Early Childhood (DEC)

It is the policy of the State to enhance the development of all eligible infants and toddlers to minimize developmental delays and maximize individual potential for adult independence. It is the need of the State to implement, on a statewide basis, locally based, comprehensive, coordinated, multidisciplinary, interagency, Early Intervention (EI) services for all eligible infants and toddlers. The EI Program is a statewide program for the evaluation and assessment of infants and toddlers ages birth to three, as well as the provision of services for those who have a qualifying disability or diagnosis, a 30 percent delay in development in one or more of the five developmental domains, or who are at risk of developmental delays. Children and families access EI services through one of 25 Child and Family Connections (CFC) offices. This Notification of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Family and Community Services, Bureau of EI, seeks agencies located within Illinois to serve as the CFC offices for designated geographic areas. (See chart in Appendix I to identify the area served by each CFC office.) CFC offices are the regional intake entities defined in state statute (325 ILCS 20) and rule (89 IL Admin. Code 500) as IDHS’s designated entity responsible for implementation of the EI Program within its designated geographic area. IDHS is required to assure the designation of regional points of entry to accomplish consistent and equitable intake and service coordination throughout the State, with services defined in Section A.2. Separate proposals for each geographical intake region must be submitted for those agencies submitting for more than one geographical intake region.

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• 30 ILCS 705: Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act • 30 ILCS 708 Grant Accountability and Transparency Act • 325 ILCS 20: Early Intervention Services System Act

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C 34 CFR 303 and the state Early Intervention Services System Act (325 ILCS 20/). Title 89 Illinois Administrative Code • Part 500: Early Intervention Program • Part 507: Audit Requirements of DHS • Part 509: Fiscal/Administrative Recordkeeping and Requirements • Part 511: Grants and Grant Funds Recovery

To evaluate and assess infants and toddlers under 36 months and provide appropriate EI services to the child and family. Enhance the development of infants and toddlers with developmental delays and/or disabilities and enhance the capacity of families to meet their child's needs.

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Education Organizations; Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

1) Current SAM.gov account; 2) Current FEIN; 3) Good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State (Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html 4) Not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; 5) Not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List; 6) Not on the DHFS Sanctioned Party List. State agencies are federally required to evaluate the risk posed by each applicant. Risk assessments are a pre-award requirement and include two components: fiscal/administrative and programmatic. Illinois uses an Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) to complete the fiscal/administrative component. Entities are required to access, complete and submit the ICQ through the Grantee Portal for the state fiscal year associated with the grant funding. The programmatic risk assessment is distributed by the state awarding agency as part of the application process. Both the ICQ and the programmatic risk assessment must be accepted by the state and approved before a grant award can be executed.

The EI Program is a statewide program for the evaluation and assessment of infants and toddlers ages birth to three, as well as the provision of services for those who have a qualifying disability or diagnosis, a 30 percent delay in development in one or more of the five developmental domains, or who are at risk of developmental delays.

Project Grants

Education

The EI Program is a statewide program for the evaluation and assessment of infants and toddlers ages birth to three, as well as the provision of services for those who have a qualifying disability or diagnosis, a 30 percent delay in development in one or more of the five developmental domains, or who are at risk of developmental delays.

Prior to IDHS accepting a grant application, all potential grantees (initial award and renewal candidates) must have 1) A Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) 2) Current SAM cage code 3) Register in the GATA system 4) Register with the Secretary of State (does not apply to governmental entities and schools) 5) Complete the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) on the GATA system. All potential grantees (initial award and renewal candidates) must apply each grant period to be eligible for funding. Renewal applications and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) requirements can be found at the IDHS website. All awards are initially established based on a review of a properly prepared proposal submitted in response to a NOFO and subjected to a merit base review process. The applicant/candidate with the highest merit-based review score receives the award. Subsequent renewals are based on the terms of the initial NOFO and as defined in the terms of the grant agreement. All appeals to NOFOs and related processes are subject to an established appeals procedure and are to be initially submitted to the IDHS Chief Accountability Officer (CAO).

• Application dates are stated in the NOFO transmittal. Any application not fully submitted by the Application End Date will not be considered. • If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal or State holiday, the reporting package is due the next business day. • Submit the completed grant application to: DHS.EIFiscal@Illinois.gov via email with the subject line including: *Provider's Organization Name/Funding Opportunity #/Program Contact Name *For example: ABC Company/Funding Opportunity #25-444-84-2880-01/John Doe

Following geographical regions and diversity equality practices.

All competitive grant applications are subject to merit-based review.

Varies. Refer to published Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Up to 30 days

Under a competitive grant, the evaluation process may be subject to appeal. Evaluation scores or funding determinations/outcomes cannot be appealed. Refer to the Merit Based review Appeal Process as stated in GATA Administrative Rules, Section g: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html • Appeals submission IDHS contact information: *Name of Agency contact for appeals: Katie Jacobs *Email of Agency contact for appeals: DHS.EIFiscal@illinois.gov

Award Period will be for (1) 12-month term period, with (2) 12-month renewal options.

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Support for Part C EI CFC regional intake entities: IDHS authorizes funding to each successful awardee for the establishment of an EI CFC office within a designated geographic region. Funding is provided to each entity in accordance with an established system of performance measures based on case load and other pre-defined incentives and penalties. All costs incurred to meet the deliverables set forth in the grant agreement are reimbursable, based on a prior approved budget, unless prohibited or defined as unallowable in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708/), the related regulations set forth in 44 Ill. Admin. Code, Part 7000, and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200 et seq.)

The grantee shall submit a Periodic Financial Report monthly in the format required by the grantor. The grantee shall submit a financial Close-Out report within 60-calendar days following the end of the period of performance of the grant agreement. The grantee shall submit a Consolidated Year-End Financial Report and, if applicable, an Audit Report within timeframes dependent upon the type of external audit performed (Single Audit, nine (9) months, all others, six (6) months). The grantee will submit a quarterly Periodic Performance Report in the format required by the grantor. The grantee will submit a Close-Out Performance Report in the format required by the grantor within 60 calendar days following the end of the period of performance. The grantee will submit reports to the Bureau as set forth in the CFC Procedure Manual including: service delays and late transition referrals; Service Coordination Caseload; and Family Fee Delinquency Activity. The grantee shall submit annually an Local Interagency Council (LIC) Report to include newly established collaborative agreements within their community, address service delays including recruitment of new providers to fill gaps, provide local needs assessments, and child find activities. The grantee shall submit a Nepotism Plan annually and when changes occur.

JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 and CFR 200.501.The grantee shall participate in routine monitoring and technical assistance activities as required by IDHS, including on-site monitoring, data collection and reporting obligations, record reviews, financial audits, complaint investigations, and consumer satisfaction surveys.

Compliance with GATA and UG needs to be ensured. Records shall be maintained for a period of at least six years from the child's discharge from EI, unless legal action is pending. If legal action is pending, the records shall be maintained in compliance with instructions from the Part C Coordinator.

SAP Appropriation code: 0502.44484.4900.000000PY, SAP Fund Center: 4448484351

Actual FY24 (PY) $56,397,067 Estimated FY25 (CY) $60,000,000 Estimated FY26 (BY) $63,000,000

Varies

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The CFC shall comply with expectations listed in the CFC Procedure Manual,the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), specifically the Security Rule and the HIPAA Transactions and Code Sets Rule, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and the confidentiality responsibilities pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Section 617(c) and 642, as amended, 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq., and Part C regulations in 34 CFR 303.401-303.417, all in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g and 34 CFR Part 99; The vendor is required to act in accordance with all state and federal statutes, guidelines, procedures, rules, regulations, and executive orders applicable to the provision of services. The vendor is subject to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708/), the related regulations set forth in 44 Ill. Admin. Code, Part 7000, and the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200 et seq.)

Regional as referenced above in "Uses and Restrictions"

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IDHS: Early Intervention Information (illinois.gov) http://intranet.dhs.illinois.gov/oneweb/page.aspx?item=31183

CSFA 444-84-2894 Early Intervention Training, CSFA 444-84-2895 Early Intervention Credentialing, CSFA 444-84-2900 Early Intervention Clearinghouse

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6/3/2024

FY 2019 : $36,939,403
FY 2020 : $39,748,018
FY 2021 : $38,924,420
FY 2022 : $46,545,020
FY 2024 : $56,397,067
FY 2025 : $60,000,000