NYC Early Intervention · Ages 0–3 · $0 to families

Watch them reach.

Early Intervention for NYC's littlest learners, ages 0–3 — we pair your family with therapists who treat your child's milestones as their own mission. Free, in every borough.

  • $0 cost to families
  • Takes ~2 minutes
  • All 5 boroughs
A young child happily exploring an activity book at home

Approved EIP Provider

New York State contracted

Approved NYS Early Intervention Provider

Contracted under the New York State EIP

$0 cost to families All 5 boroughs Ages 0–3

What we offer

Comprehensive services, one caring team

Every plan is tailored to your child — drawing on the full range of Early Intervention disciplines.

Service Coordination

A dedicated coordinator connects your family to the right evaluations, providers, and resources for your child's unique needs.

Occupational Therapy

Builds the daily-living and early academic skills children need to participate, play, and grow with confidence.

Physical Therapy

Strengthens coordination, balance, and mobility so children can move, explore, and reach motor milestones.

Special Education & ABA

Individualized learning support and evidence-based behavioral programs that meet each child where they are.

Speech Therapy

Helps children find their voice — developing communication, language, and feeding skills at their own pace.

Family Counseling

Compassionate guidance and support for families raising a child with developmental or special needs.

Skill-building

Evidence-based skills we help build

We focus on the developmental skills that help children participate fully at home, in play, and as they get ready for school.

Communication Skills Social Skills Fine Motor Skills Gross Motor Skills Independence Skills Academic Readiness Behavioral Skills Daily Living Skills Cognitive Skills

The right fit

The right therapist for your child

The relationship between your child and their therapist matters. We take the time to match thoughtfully — not just assign.

By neighborhood

We match your family with a therapist who can come to you — at home or in your community, across all five boroughs.

By language

We prioritize clinicians who speak your family's language, so guidance and progress are never lost in translation.

By specialty

Your child is paired with a therapist whose training and experience fit their specific needs and goals.

The path

How it works

A clear, supported path from first call to confident graduation.

01

Personalized Assessment

Eligibility is established through a no-cost developmental evaluation that looks at your child as a whole.

02

Active Participation

We build an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) together — families and professionals, side by side.

03

Graduate with Confidence

Services are delivered consistently, with six-month IFSP reviews that track real, measurable progress.

Parent stories

Families who've felt the difference

"Our therapist didn't just work with our son — she worked with our whole family. We finally felt like someone was in it with us."

Maria T.

Parent, Brooklyn

"Within a few months our daughter went from a handful of words to full sentences. The progress has been incredible to watch."

James & Aisha R.

Parents, Queens

"From the first call to every session, the Star EIP team was warm, organized, and genuinely caring. We're so grateful."

Daniel K.

Parent, Bronx

For Therapists

Love what you do — with a team that has your back

We believe impactful therapy starts with valued, supported therapists. At Star EIP you'll join a team that invests in you — so you can focus on helping children thrive.

Genuinely supported

Responsive supervision and a team that actually picks up the phone.

Less admin, more care

Coordination and intake handled, so your energy goes to the child.

Work that's valued

Your expertise is respected and your impact is celebrated.

Grow with us

Be part of a mission-driven team that's expanding across NYC.

Ready to take the first step?

Reach out today for a no-cost developmental evaluation. Our team will guide you through every step.