The Northern Berkshire Early Intervention Program
A Division of UCP of Western Massachusetts

Early support for infants, toddlers, and their families.

Serving the Northern Berkshire community since 1976, UCP’s Northern Berkshire Early Intervention Program provides comprehensive, family-centered supports for infants and toddlers (birth to three) with developmental delays, identified disabilities, or certain birth or environmental factors that can put development at risk. As part of Massachusetts Early Intervention Services program, we partner closely with families to identify concerns early—whether related to how a child learns, communicates, moves, plays, or interacts—and offer timely evaluations and services at no cost or copay to eligible families in Northern Berkshire County. A referral for an evaluation can be made by anyone, including parents, childcare providers, pediatricians, or other community partners. All services are billed to private or public insurance, with the Department of Public Health serving as the payer of last resort.

Grounded in research demonstrating the powerful impact of early support, our multidisciplinary team delivers individualized services in each child’s natural environment, including the home, childcare settings, and community spaces. Services include developmental assessments, home and center-based visits, playgroups, parent support, developmental, speech, occupational and physical therapy, assistive technology, and referrals for specialized supports such as ABA, Vision, or Hearing specialty service providers. We also monitor at-risk infants, provide care coordination, and guide families through important transitions, including preparing for preschool and accompanying parents through their first Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting.

Our approach is rooted in collaboration, respect, and empowerment—bringing together skilled professionals across disciplines to support each child’s physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and adaptive development. We believe that by strengthening families and intervening early, we can help children build the foundation they need to thrive in their homes, schools, and communities.