How to Make Early Intervention Referrals in Allegheny County

All families living in Allegheny County with a child ages birth– 3 years old:

• Call The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers at 412-885-6000 and ask to speak with the Intake Department.
• Or, guardians can complete an electronic referral form online (please read all instructions before submitting).
• Physicians, medical professionals, community agencies, and other family members can call The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers at 412-885-6000 to make a referral with parental permission.
• If a child is turning age 3 in 45 days or fewer, then the referral should be made to the appropriate preschool EI program.

Families who reside within the city of Pittsburgh with a child at least 2 years, 9 months old but not yet 5 years old:

Call the Pittsburgh Public Schools Early Intervention Program at 412-529-4000 to schedule a developmental screening and/or evaluation. You may call this number year-round.

Families who are unsure if they reside within the Pittsburgh Public School District can visit https://bit.ly/PPS-Search

1. Enter your home address under “Find your address”
2. Click “find on map”

• If a family lives in Pittsburgh Public, their neighborhood schools will display.
• If a family does NOT live in Pittsburgh Public, a message will display stating that the address is not in the district.

Families who live outside of the city of Pittsburgh, but within Allegheny County, with a child at least 2 years, 9 months old but not yet 5 years old:

Contact the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Preschool Early Intervention at 412-394-5904 to schedule a screening and/or evaluation. You may call this number year-round.