SCDHHS Seeks Public Comments on BabyNet
Pursuant to Executive Order 2016-20 and effective July 1, 2017, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will assume lead agency designation for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C program, known in South Carolina as “BabyNet,” from South Carolina First Steps to School Readiness.
BabyNet is South Carolina’s interagency early intervention system for infants and toddlers under three years of age with developmental delays, or who have conditions associated with developmental delays.
SCDHHS is seeking public comment on the FY 2017-18 IDEA Part C grant application .
The South Carolina Interagency Coordinating Council (ICC) is hosting a series of public hearings to address the grant application, changes to BabyNet policies and procedures and the lead agency transfer. Currently scheduled public hearings are listed below.
| Pee Dee Region | Lowcountry Region |
Friday, April 21, 2017 10 a.m.-noon Florence-Darlington Technical College 2715 W Lucas Street Buliding 400 - Main Auditorium Florence, SC 29501 | Monday, April 24, 2017 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Charleston County Public Library Main Branch Auditorium 68 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 29401 |
| Midlands Region | Upstate Region |
Friday, May 12, 2017 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Richland County Public Library Main Branch Auditorium 1431 Assembly Street Columbia, SC 29201 | Friday, May 19, 2017 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Greenville County Public Library Augusta Road Branch Meeting Room 100 Lydia Street Greenville, SC 29605 |
For updated information and news or to submit public comments online , visit msp.scdhhs.gov/babynet/ . All comments must be submitted by July 1, 2017.
Thank you for your continued support of the South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid program.