Early intervention · Part C
Early intervention in American Samoa
In American Samoa, the early intervention program for babies and toddlers under 3 is listed by the ECTA Center's directory of Part C programs as Helping Hands Early Intervention Program (Department of Health) (data current as of October 5, 2026). The program office is in Pago Pago. Like every state and territory program under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, it evaluates children whose families or doctors have concerns about development, and the evaluation is free.
ECTA lists two numbers for American Samoa: the referral line, (684) 699-6962, (684) 699-6963, which is the one to call to request an evaluation, and the state office, (684) 699-6962.
How to request a free evaluation
- 1Call the referral line at (684) 699-6962, (684) 699-6963, or use the referral page on the program's website. You do not need a doctor's referral.
- 2Say that you have concerns about your child's development and would like an evaluation to find out whether your child is eligible for early intervention services in American Samoa.
- 3Give your child's name, date of birth, your county and one or two examples of what you have noticed. Write down the date of the call and who you spoke with.
- 4Federal Part C rules give the program 45 days from the referral to complete the evaluation, the assessments and the first planning meeting, except in documented exceptional circumstances.
- 5If your child is 3 or older, call your local public elementary school instead and ask for a preschool special education evaluation.
Before you callAnswer the CDC milestone checklist for your child’s ageGuideWhat happens in the 45 days after you callGuideLate talker or speech delay?ChecklistMilestones at 18 months (developmental and autism screening visit)
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