named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy Program
Represents member agencies in policy matters including reimbursement rates, EIHUB system improvements, and regulatory compliance with the New York State Department of Health
EIHUB User Support Group
Hosts weekly meetings for members to share billing solutions and address challenges with the EIHUB electronic claims system
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Child Care and Early Childhood Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocacy for Early Intervention reimbursement and policy protectionsFiles lawsuits, lobbies legislators, and conducts public advocacy campaigns to secure full reimbursement and prevent cuts or restrictive changes to New York State's Early Intervention services. Successfully advocated for an 11% proposed rate increase and secured a 5% enacted increase in reimbursement rates.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Capacity building and support for member agenciesProvides professional development, best practices resources, continuing education courses, and forums for member agencies. Hosts weekly meetings and annual conferences to share strategies, resolve billing challenges, and onboard new members.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Direct service delivery for children with special needsProvides Early Intervention services including evaluations, therapy, and service coordination in home, community, and facility-based settings. Serves over 30,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers across multiple regions in New York State through a network of member agencies.
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Youth and Community Research Initiatives 1 activity
- Research and evidence-based practice disseminationShares current child development research and develops evidence-based guidance, particularly in emerging areas such as AI in mental and behavioral health, to inform service delivery and professional standards.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$335K
Contributions & grants$335K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$272K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$434K
Cash$283K
Investments$0
Liabilities$270K
Net assets$164K
Liquid reserves12.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +61.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 5
- FILIO FANDAROS — MEMBER AT LARGE
- JANA VITALE — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIA MATUZA — TREASURER
- MICHAEL GROSSFELD — PRESIDENT
- SCOTT MESH — SECRETARY
relationships · 68
Who they work with
- AMBA Partner — Corporate partner in healthcare services.
- AMN Healthcare Partner — Corporate partner providing healthcare staffing solutions.
- APA Services, Inc. Partner — Collaborates with APA Services, Inc. to advocate for psychology-informed federal policy and legislation
- ASHFoundation Network — Fundraiser for research and education in communication disorders.
- Ability Builders for Children, LLC Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Accent on Children Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Access Therapy Group, PLLC Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Achieve Beyond Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Advanced Professional Resources Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- All About Kids Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Ambiki Partner — Corporate partner in clinical decision support technology.
- Amy Coopersmith Partner — Co-presenter for a continuing education webinar on teaching self-determination in occupational therapy.
- Ascend Autism Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Assembly Member Amy Paulin Partner — Collaborated on a plan resulting in a letter to Governor Hochul regarding EI funding and EIHUB issues.
- Big Minds Tiny Hands Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Partner — Legal counsel representing ACTS in litigation against the New York State Department of Health.
- Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Partner — Legal representation in litigation against the New York State Department of Health regarding Early Intervention funding.
- Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Partner — Litigation attorneys representing ACTS in a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health.
- Bureau of Early Intervention Government — Monitored and followed up on issues including parent signature requirements and system transitions.
- Cerini & Associates, LLP Network — Associate member of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Children’s Speech and Rehab Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Cooper Kids Therapy Associates Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Creative Wonders Therapy Center Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Crest Hollow Country Club Partner — Host venue for LISHA’s Annual Fall Conference.
- Early Start, Inc. Network — Member agency of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- Encompass Health Partner — Corporate partner in rehabilitation services.
- Fusion by Ensora Health Partner — Corporate partner in healthcare technology and services.
- Governor Government — Engaged through lobbying and advocacy campaigns to influence early intervention funding and policy.
- J. E. Ryan & Associates Network — Associate member of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
- James McGuinness and Associates Network — Associate member of Agencies for Children's Therapy Services
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive Practicemethodology: culturally-responsive-practiceBy integrating cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy services, we improve developmental outcomes because culturally responsive care increases family trust, reduces barriers to access, and enhances treatment relevance and fidelity.
- Family-Centered Care Modelmethodology: family-centered careBy engaging families as essential partners in treatment and development, we improve child outcomes because family involvement enhances continuity of care, increases engagement, and supports generalization of skills in daily routines.
- Natural Environment Interventionmethodology: natural-environment-interventionBy delivering therapy in the child's natural or least restrictive environment, we support developmental progress because real-world contexts enhance skill acquisition, generalization, and family integration into therapeutic routines.
- Preservation of Clinical Autonomy and Family Choicemethodology: provider-and-family-advocacyBy opposing harmful regulatory changes, we protect professional scope of practice and family decision-making because preserving clinical judgment and parent choice ensures individualized, effective care and prevents one-size-fits-all mandates that undermine therapy quality.
- Systemic Advocacy for Sustainable Early Interventionmethodology: systemic-advocacyBy advocating for systemic improvements in policy and funding structures—such as shifting to a “Covered Lives” fund—we ensure equitable, sustainable access to Early Intervention services because current insurance-based models create instability and inequity for providers and families.