The Harris Center's
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) RISE & Inspire
RISE Program: Responsive Intervention Services & Engagement
At the RISE Program, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our expert team specializes in early intervention to help children achieve their fullest potential through:
- Speech, occupational, and physical therapy tailored to your child’s unique needs
- Play-centered approaches that foster connection and learning
- Guidance from Certified Family Partners who have firsthand experience supporting children with developmental challenges
Why Choose RISE?
Early support makes a difference. Without it, children may experience delays and lose critical developmental skills. With RISE, you’re not alone. We’re here to provide the tools, therapies, and advocacy needed for your child’s success.
A Certified Family Partner will be there to help empower you along the way as your advocate. CFPs are people who have similar experiences caring for a child with mental or behavioral health challenges, and they are there to help you break down barriers and understand your child's needs and rights better.
Contact 713-970-8777 for more information.
This program is in partnership with Harris County.
Program Highlights
Develop stronger bonds with your child through play.
Build a supportive community of experts and families.
Boost your child’s brain and body development.
Ages 0 - 3 years
ECI-RISE provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as speech, physical, and/or occupational therapies to babies between 0 and 3 years of age who have a developmental delay or certain medical conditions, but do not meet eligibility criteria for traditional ECI services.
ECI-RISE also provides access to Certified Family Partners, who have lived experience in parenting a child with developmental delays. Certified Family Partners help identify barriers that prevent access to care , in addition to providing encouragement and support.
Services are provided in the family home, day care, and/or other community-based setting.
Ages 0-6 years
For children aged 0-6 with a developmental delay, intellectual disability, and/or autism spectrum disorder, our Inspire program can help with access to needed services directly related to the child’s disability. Services may include assistive technology/services such as therapeutic interventions, adaptive aids, specialized equipment, and transportation, as well as respite care.
Application Process
To receive more information, please fill out the following form:
Contact Us
Ready to help your child shine? Call us at 713-970-8777 to learn more.
In collaboration with Harris County.
