About Us
ChildLink's mission is to educate, empower and increase a family's capacity to support its children in reaching their highest potential.
Under contract with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral health and Intellectual disAbility Services (IdS), Public Health Management Corporation administers the ChildLink/Philadelphia County program. ChildLink/Philadelphia County provides service coordinators who help children, from birth to age three residing in Philadelphia who have developmental delays or disabilities, and their families obtain supports and services. Our staff works in partnership with parents, early intervention specialists and therapists to evaluate each child's needs, identify outcomes, explore options and develop and Individualized Family Service Plan composed of supports and services for each eligible child and family.
ChildLink's service coordinators:
- Arrange for initial evaluations to determine if a child is eligible for early intervention services.
- Find resources to help children and their families.
- Develop a plan to meet the unique needs of children and their families.
- Coordinate and obtain services needed by children and their families.
Early intervention services are entitlements under the Pennsylvania Early Intervention Services System Act and are provided at no cost to families.
Since 1992, ChildLink has served more than 40,000 children and their families. Currently, more than 3,700 children are receiving service coordination and early intervention services. Additionally, ChildLink is currently providing services to more than 400 children in the At-Risk Tracking Program.
For questions about ChildLink or the services provided, please contact:
Heather Mosley, MPA
Program Director, ChildLink
215.316.6099 Mobile
For registration and referrals, please contact 215.685.4646 or
How to Request an Early Intervention Evaluation
Anyone who has a concern about a child's development can make a referral for a multi-disciplinary evaluation to determine eligibility for services. Physicians, social workers, case managers and parents can start the process by calling the City of Philadelphia's Early Intervention Intake Department at 215.685.4646.
Infant Toddler Early Intervention During COVID-19 Tele-Intervention services are now available Services can be provided by phone or video. Early Interventions is a free, voluntary program that can help families who have concerns about a child’s development, learning, and behavior.
After a referral is made, a virtual Multidisciplinary Evaluation will take place. If found eligible for services, the family will be part of a team that develops an individualized family service plan.
To get started email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 215-685-4646.
We are focused on quality care for all participants and ensuring organizational preparedness, including our employee’s health and wellness. We are continuing to provide services to our clients and are ensuring extra preventive and precautionary measures are in place based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. If you have a specific question about CHILDLINK services, please contact 215.731.2100.
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