Interagency Coordination

There is a need for coordination and communication across agency lines to effectively provide the array of necessary services for young children, infants, toddlers and preschoolers, with disabilities and their families. Interagency agreements, policies, procedures, guidelines, personnel development, and other mechanisms must be in place to facilitate communication and coordination across agencies at the state and local levels. Interagency councils at the state and local level, which represent the diversity of their constituents, must engage in ongoing assessment of state and community needs and resources and improve the availability of comprehensive services and supports.

Laws/Regulations Regarding Interagency Coordination in Federal Programs Serving Young Children

• IDEA requirements for coordinated services
• Maternal and Child Health MCH Block Grant - Title V and State Maternal and Child Health Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems (SECCS) Program
• Head Start

State & Local Collaboration

Interagency Agreements

Interagency Coordinating Councils