Mission

Vision Statement

The Infant Development Association is a community that hears and responds to the voices of those working and living with young children with special needs.

Mission Statement

The Infant Development Association of California's mission is to foster collaboration between families and professionals working with children, birth to three with special needs. The Infant Development Association of California provides education, leadership and advocacy.

Value Statements

The Infant Development Association of California values:

diverse leaders who are collaborative
a community that is well trained, supported and informed
access to quality services for all young children with special needs, and their families
optimal development and unique individualized outcomes for all children

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URGENT ACTION Needed - Oppose Medicaid Cuts

On Sunday evening, the House Budget Committee narrowly advanced a budget reconciliation measure. The vote was 17–16, with all Democrats opposed and four Freedom Caucus Republicans voting "present".

The House Rules Committee is scheduled to markup the bill at 1:00 a.m. ETA is this Wednesday, May 21. There are reports that Medicaid's work requirement could be accelerated to the end of 2026 from the bill's current 2029, and cuts to other programs, ex. SNAP CA Fact Sheet could also be included in the Speaker’s deal.

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DDS Early Intervention Rate Survey (805 Providers) Due May 9

Recently, the Department of Developmental Services distributed a survey for 805 Infant Development providers to clarify several rate assumptions. IDA wants to be sure that all Infant Development providers have received this critical survey and be able to respond by May 9.

A Q&A link has been developed to assist in completing the survey.

The survey details (Excel Spreadsheet) can be found here

ACTION by IDA:
Hosted Brown Bag Event with DDS staff May 1 - Q&A can be found here
Office Hours: May 2 and May 9

Other Updates from Department of Developmental Services:

This directive supplements the D-2024-Rate Reform-001 letter issued by the Department of Developmental Services (Department) regarding rate reform implementation and provides.
Quality Incentive Program Update: Register and Complete Your Data in the Provider Directory by May 30.

The Department is asking Provider data be updated by May 30 to qualify for the full 100% Incentive Program (QIP) link.