April 10, 2026 Letter from Steve Connolly regarding transitions in Deaf Education Programming for the 2026-27 school year. Within the letter are links to interpretations in several languages, including ASL. To access the letter, click HERE

Children 0 – 2

Children Ages 0 until their 3rd birthday

 

Early Intervention and Family Services (EIFS), in collaboration with Maine Child Development Services (CDS), supports families and professionals statewide to ensure optimal services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. We provide comprehensive, unbiased information to support families in making informed decisions that match their values and priorities, and ensure support to help meet their outcomes on their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Early Intervention Specialists (EIS) from MECDHH provide services in the child’s natural environments, including their home and child care settings. EIFS are available to families of deaf or hard of hearing children from birth until their third birthday.

Contact Us

Refer a Child

Earliest Interactions Federal Grant Program

Home Visits

Exploration of Language and Communication Opportunities (ELCO)

Consultation Services

ASL for Families

Interested in attending Mackworth Island Preschool?  Please contact Catherine Lushman, Preschool Coordinator, at catherine.lushman@mecdhh.org.

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