Iowa defined a referral process, using local EPSDT coordinators, that assures all children are referred to and connected with appropriate services. Iowa tested this approach in pilot sites and used feedback to identify gaps in the system

This section contains resources for "Identifying and Addressing Needs" developed by Iowa.

• Guiding Principles of Iowa's System of Developmental Services for Children and their Families
  Iowa ABCD Project (2006) This resouce outlines principles for provider interactions with children, families, and communities created by the ABCD project and dissiminated to providers statewide.
  2-Guiding Principles.doc

• Informational Letter No. 564: Services Provided to Young Children
  Iowa Department of Human Services, Iowa Medicaid Enterprise (January 10, 2007). This resource is an informational release for non-physicians on issues of Medicaid coverage and billing for services to young children who do not meet the criteria for a DSM IV diagnosis. This notice also contains information on provider training for the DC:0-3R.
  info release to CMHCS re services to nonpsyc.doc