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BabyNet is South Carolina's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and special needs.
Eligibility
An infant or toddler is determined eligible for BabyNet if they meet either of the following criteria:
Has a delay of 40% in one or more areas of development or has a delay of 25% in two or more areas of development
Has a diagnosed physical or mental condition (verified by a physician) that has a high probability of resulting in developmental delay and includes conditions such as chromosomal abnormalities; genetic or congenital disorders; sensory impairments; inborn errors of metabolism; disorders reflecting disturbance of the development of the nervous system; congenital infections; severe attachment disorders; complications of prematurity; and disorders secondary to exposure to toxic substances, including fetal alcohol syndrome
Income Limit
Income is not considered for BabyNet eligibility
Benefits
Children eligible for BabyNet will receive service coordination and other Part C services recommended by the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team. BabyNet also provides transition planning for families and toddlers with the local education agency (LEA) and other preschool options prior to the child's departure from Part C services.
Refer a Child to BabyNet