Why Join EIPA?

The Early Intervention Providers Association of Pennsylvania (EIPA) is here to be your voice. We work closely with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to communicate your concerns and needs, ensuring they understand the challenges we face. We also get the answers you need on important issues affecting the families we serve. By fostering a two-way relationship, we keep the flow of information open between OCDEL and our provider community. EIPA is dedicated to supporting you and advocating for the best outcomes for everyone involved.

Benefits of Joining EIPA

  • Stay updated on recent developments via active participation of officers, co-chairs, and members in statewide forums.

  • Enhance your professional development through sponsored conferences, state activities, and shared information.

  • Attend an exclusive annual leadership retreat, included in your dues, focusing on member agency representation (excluding lodging and dinner expenses).

  • Contribute to statewide efforts in early intervention with a direct voice in OCDEL/BEIS-FS discussions at our retreats.

  • Connect with regional providers at regular membership meetings for networking, collaboration, and idea exchange.

  • Stay informed with regular updates and communications through the EIPA ListServ, featuring news on activities, resources, announcements, and program developments at state and national levels.

Member Section

Regional Representation
Across Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is divided into four regions: Northeast, Southeast, Central and West. Our membership is represented in these four regions. Each region is comprised of regional co-chairs and their members. Regional co-chairs represent their regions on EIPA’s Executive Committee along with the Officers of EIPA.

The Northeast Region is comprised of Tioga, Bradford, Susquehanna, Sullivan, Wyoming, Lackawanna, Pike, Luzerne, Monroe, Carbon, Northampton, Lehigh, Schuykill and Berks counties.

Northeast Region Co-Chairs:
Cheryl Burger, UCP of Northeast PA

The Central Region is comprised of Somerset, Cambria, Blair, Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Cumberland, Franklin, Adams, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, Northumberland, Montour and Columbia counties.

Central Region Co-Chairs:
Amanda Beamer-At Large, UPMC Infant Development Program
Shaunna Bobak, Beginnings, Inc
Laurie Skutch, Pediatric Therapy, LLC

The Southeast Region comprises Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Southeast Region Co-Chairs:
Kris Bowman-At Large, The Amoore Group & Subsidiaries
Fran Tizol, Goldstar Rehabilitation
Barbara Coaxum, Therapy Solutions Children’s Services, Inc.

The Western Region is comprised of Erie, Crawford, Mercer, Lawrence, Beaver, Washington, Greene, Fayette, Allegheny, Butler, Venango, Warren, Forest, Clarion, Armstrong, Westmoreland, Indiana, Jefferson, Elk, McKean, Potter, Cameron and Clearfield counties.

Western Region Co-Chairs:
Anne Lang, Early Intervention Specialists, Inc
Sharon Richards, Achieva
Lisa Schneider-At Large-Alliance for Infants and Toddlers

Testimonials

  • "When I first heard about EIPA, I asked a colleague if she knew anything about it. She wasn't a member but told me, "oh, your agency is smaller so I don't think you'd get much out of it." I had a different perspective and thought, "if I'm smaller than everyone else, this is an association I NEED to be a part of!" And I did need to be a part of EIPA, not because of the size of my agency but because I've learned more about quality practices, service delivery, workforce development, collaboration, & strategic thinking from my involvement in EIPA, than any degree taught me."

    -Provider in Southeast Region

  • “Our company became a provider for Early Intervention several years ago and initially struggled to navigate our way through the system. Another provider told us about the Early Intervention Provider Association and suggested that we join. Joining was the best decision that our company could have made."

  • The Early Intervention Provider Association has been invaluable with helping us in our day-to-day practice. When there is something that we are unsure about – we only have to ask – and other providers can help as they have usually been through something similar. The association not only helps with specific questions, but gives us a “heads up” about what changes may be coming from the state.”

    -Provider in Central Rregion

Become a Voice for Change

We invite all interested providers (agencies and individuals contracting directly with a  county &/or county joinder) of early intervention services birth through five committed to promoting the best possible future for children and families to join EIPA.

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