FCESS Part C Data and Monitoring

Data and monitoring are key components of any state’s Early Intervention program. On these pages, you can learn more about the reports New Hampshire has submitted to the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), FCESS program data, state and federal compliance standards.

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Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment

Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment

Public notice on the application by the Department of Health and Human Services for federal funds to plan for and provide services to infants and toddlers with disabilities ages birth through two years as provided for under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, reauthorized 2004), is provided during the period: March 21, 2025 to May 21, 2025. Read the proposed application or request a hard copy from: Nicole Bushaw, Bureau for Family Centered Services, 129 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301 or via email. Public comment may be submitted from April 1, 2025 to April 30, 2025.  Interested persons are invited to submit written comment to: Nicole Bushaw, Part C Coordinator, Bureau of Family Centered Services at the above address, or by e-mail: Nicole.M.Bushaw@dhhs.nh.gov. 

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FFY22 Annual Performance Report

FFY22 Annual Performance Report

New Hampshire’s Part C, Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) State Performance Plan (SPP)/Annual Performance Report (APR) and OSEPs determination letter is available for review.  The 2024 SPP/APR and State Determination Letters PART C – New Hampshire was issued on June 18, 2024. The FFY22 SPP/APR describes how the department made determinations for Grant Year 2022-2023. Also available is OSEP’s response to the NH’s SPP/APR 2024 submission.

NH Rule

Annual Program Compliance & Related Requirements Monitoring

The Monitoring Process ensures compliance with federal and state mandates. Compliance expectations are set by the Office of Special Education (OSEP) at 100% for Indicators 1 (Timely Services), 7 (45 Day timeline), and 8 a, b, & c (Transition) as reported in the State Performance Plan/Annual Performance Report (SPP/APR). All Family Centered Early Supports and Services (FCESS) programs are monitored annually for each Indicator via a desk audit. FCESS programs are divided into three cohorts outline below for tri-annual Related Requirements onsite visits. Related Requirements which include evaluation & IFSP development (including Six Month Review), service coordination, frequency of services, and procedural safeguards are reviewed.

Financial monitoring occurs monthly with review of invoices and backup documentation that are submitted monthly for reimbursement. This ensures compliance with federal and state funding rules, appropriate use of funds, and to ensure effort is made to utilize private and public insurance.

Cohort 1- SFY 2025 (FFY2024)

  • Region 1 Northern Human Services Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 2 PathWays Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 7 The Moore Center Family Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 9 Community Partners Family Centered Early Supports and Services

Cohort 2 – SFY 2026 (FFY2025)

  • Region 3 Lakes Region Community Services – Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 5 Monadnock Developmental Services
    • Rise for baby and family
  • Region 6 Gateways Community Services
    • The Children’s Pyramid
  • Region 8 One Sky Community Services
    • Waypoint Family Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 10 Community Crossroads
    • The Children’s Pyramid

Cohort 3 – SFY 2027 (FFY2026)

  • Region 4 Community Bridges Early Supports and Services Program
  • Region 6 Gateways Early Supports and Services
  • Region 7 The Moore Center
    • Easterseals Family Centered Early Supports and Services
  • Region 10 Community Crossroads
    • Easterseals Family-Centered Early Supports and Services
       

Federal Application for Part C

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