Easter Seals Disability Services

Child and Family Connections (CFC)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Early Intervention is a collection of services for families of infants and toddlers who have delays in development or are at-risk for significant developmental delays.  Child and Family Connections (CFC) is the local system point of entry for all children birth to three.

The CFC is responsible for:

• Processing referrals to the Early Intervention system
• Illinois Department of Human Services Early Intervention Manuals
• Illinois Department of Human Services Publication
  Look What I Can Do:  A Family's Introduction to Early Intervention
• Determining eligibility for Early Intervention Services
• Developing the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for eligible children
• Monitoring ongoing IFSP services
• Providing transition services
• Conducting Child Find activities
• Promoting public awareness

There are 25 Child and Family Connections sites covering the state of Illinois.
Each CFC covers a specific geographic area. 

Child and Family Connections #8
Marlene Stroube, Program Manager
A.J. Brandecker Rehabilitation Center
9455 South Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL  60643
773-233-1799 Phone
773-239-6229 Fax
mstroube@eastersealschicago.org

Child and Family Connections #12
Peter Byrne, Program Manager
17300 Ozark Avenue
Tinley Park, IL  60477
708-429-8231 Phone
708-429-8246 Fax
pbyrne@eastersealschicago.org