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Richmond Infant Council (RIC)

Overview
This project coordinates the city of Richmond's interagency activities for Part C of the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Activities focus on implementing comprehensive, family-centered early intervention services through the work of the Richmond Infant Council (RIC), an interagency body comprised of families, public agencies, and local public and private service providers. A priority of the RIC is child find. ( Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, through the Virginia Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, and Substance Abuse Services.)

Major Activities

• Provide staff support for the Richmond Infant Council in implementing the city of Richmond's Part C early intervention program
• Serve as the central point of entry for the city's early intervention system
• Provide limited temporary service coordination to families entering the city's early intervention system
• Provide information and resources for families and professionals about available community services
• Organize, conduct, and evaluate child find efforts for Richmond residents (0-36 months)
• Provide training and technical assistance for early intervention providers and families
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation activities related to the implementation of the city's early intervention program
• Implement the council's funding for early intervention direct services and family support funding on a child-by-child basis
• Maintain accurate information about children receiving early intervention services in the city of Richmond

Project Staff
Deana McGuire Buck, Council Coordinator
Leslie Phillips, Early Intervention Access Coordinator
Judy Seymour, Office Receptionist

Contact
Deana McGuire Buck at (804) 827-0198, dbuck@mail2.vcu.edu
Leslie Phillips at (804) 827-0199, lhphilli@mail1.vcu.edu
Judy Seymour at (804) 828- 2742, s2jkseym@mail1.vcu.edu

How to become a Provider in the Richmond Area

Web Site: http://www.vcu.edu/richmond infant council/