PIC is an early intervention program which means services provided at PIC are for infants and toddlers (under 3 years of age) who experience a development disability or delay and their parents/caregivers. PIC provides early intervention services for families living in the following Alaskan communities: Anchorage, Girdwood, Whittier, Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Kokhanok, Port Alsworth, Port Alsworth, and Iguigig.
Early Intervention programs are part of the Individuals with Disability Education Act or IDEA. IDEA is a law that provides services to infants and toddlers who experience a disability or developmental delay. It is sometimes called Part C services because it is Part C of IDEA. Part C of IDEA outlines services and rights each child/family is entitled to in order to help all children reach their developmental milestones and prepare them for future learning in school and life. For more information about IDEA and Part C please review the Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards booklet. You may request a copy of the booklet or review it online at www.picak.org.
Alaska Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program Parent Rights and Procedural Safeguards
Mission:
Promote the growth and development of infants and toddlers who experience or are at risk for delayed development by supporting and strengthening families
Core Purpose:
- Pediatric services and therapies for children birth to 3
Core Values:
- Relationships (family- focus, team, teamwork)
- Learning (shared capacity, coaching)
- Fun (celebration, positive, play)
- Individualized (adaptable, flexible, dynamic, comprehensive continuity)
- Strengthens-based Support (compassion, edify- uplifting, coordinated, respect, culture of effective)
Envisioned Future:
Parents and their children have the knowledge and resources they need for success.