Review of journal articlesEarly childhood intervention: a promise to children and families for their futureEarly childhood intervention is a program statewide program for families whose children have disabilities and developmental delays. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this service provides free assessments to families to determine eligibility and need for services. Families and professionals work as a team to plan appropriate services based on the unique needs of the child and family. Early childhood intervention staff come to the child's home and focus on working effectively with the child and family in the intended environment, such as at home with siblings and parents , grandmother or other caregiver, or daycare. Basically, this is where children live, learn and play. The journal article provided a clear picture of how early childhood intervention delivers services and who is classified as eligible for service. The intent of the program is to shape and influence the child's prosocial interactions with people and things. The author said more than 50 years of research has been done to test the effectiveness of early childhood intervention programs. This is the reason why the program is still popular among a group of people living below the poverty line. This journal offers its readers information about early childhood intervention and how a family can benefit or take advantage of this program, especially for low-income families. Infants and young children typically learn and develop in the context of the people who care for and support them. This is why an early intervention service is also offered to caregivers. Educating parents and other caregivers...... middle of paper ......e they provided. Some states are struggling to meet the needs of a growing population of children with disabilities due to lack of funding. Professionals in this field must also complete their training by continuing their education and continually conducting research studies. The effectiveness of the program should always be tested and the data collected from parents and guardians should be carefully reviewed. By doing this, we can ensure that children with disabilities have the appropriate tools for better development. Applying counseling to a client participating in a program such as early childhood intervention can benefit the therapist and client together. I would suggest parents or guardians continue with the program. The state should continue to train teachers and other professionals in the field of early childhood development to acquire more techniques and skills..