Families say New York state therapy services for kids have come to a grinding halt

In New York, 70,000 babies and toddlers rely on therapy to be able to walk and talk, but nearly a dozen families and therapists tell CBS News New York services to help these children have grinded to a halt. They blame a new state database called the Early Intervention (E.I.) Hub, which launched Oct. 15. It’s where providers enter child data, approve services and issue payments. An online petition titled “Help Address Critical Issues Impacting Early Intervention Services in NY State” has nearly 12,000 signatures on Change.org. In a statement, the Department of Health acknowledges “some initial issues as these types of platform transitions are always difficult,” but they say, “There has been no interruption of services.” The state acknowledges some aren’t getting paid, and they say they’re cutting checks to providers who request it. Subscribe on YouTube: https://cbsloc.al/3PvbA5c Download our app: https://apps.cbslocal.com/new-york/ Stream live: https://cbsloc.al/3CsUX3X Follow us on Instagram: https://cbsloc.al/48limCX Like us on Facebook: https://cbsloc.al/3PqCcEj Follow us on TikTok: https://cbsloc.al/3EH0vsH Follow us on Twitter: https://cbsloc.al/46fkdY7