Children's Learning Connection - Orange County, CA

What is an IFSP?

An IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) is a document that spells out how the needs of a child aged birth up to three years will be met. The IFSP is designed by a Regional Center in conjunction with the family.

According to the handbook provided by Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) there are several principles that should followed:

• Early childhood special education programs much be child-centered.
• Programs should be family-focused.
• Programs should be culturally sensitive.
• Collaborative interagency coordination is the most efficient and effective way to provide services to families.
• Programs should provide transdisciplinary approaches to the assessment of children and for the delivery of services.
• Programs should provide opportunities for staff development.
• Program evaluation is a necessary component of special education programs and services.

Who is on the IFSP Team?

• Parents/Caregiver
• Other family members, at the parents’ request
• ·Service coordinator (RCOC)
• One or more persons directly involved in conducing the child’s family’s evaluations and assessments and service providers