A concern about a child’s development may reach their paediatrician through the family, school or social services. In the Valencian Community, that first concern can lead into the early childhood intervention system, which requires an application and assessment. Asking a centre for help does not itself secure a publicly funded place.
The Generalitat’s procedure covers children under six with developmental difficulties or a risk of developing them, together with their families, registered as residents in a Valencian municipality. Applications are open throughout the year. A parent, legal representative or person acting as the child’s de facto guardian may apply.
The paperwork starts with the paediatrician
Where concerns arise outside healthcare, the regional guidance directs families to primary care so that paediatrics can assess them. The standard application form and the early intervention health report completed by the paediatrician are mandatory. Both forms are available on the GVA procedure 23126 page.
Check which administrative data checks you authorise or refuse. If you object to the authorities checking identity or municipal residence records, you must explain the objection and supply the corresponding documents. Evidence of legal representation is also required where applicable. Available clinical, educational and social reports can add information; the guidance also covers an official educational assessment if one has been issued and a social intervention team report where relevant.
You can file online using an electronic signature system accepted by the regional portal, or in person through municipal registers, PROP offices and other authorised public registers. Online applicants must finish the registration step and retain the receipt showing the reference, date and time. Completing a form without registering it does not complete the submission.
Who assesses the application and issues the decision?
The early intervention assessment and monitoring unit (UVSAT) for the province where the child lives considers the needs of the child, family and surrounding environment. It produces a suitability report and checks for an available place. The provincial social services directorate issues the decision. A decision authorising intervention must identify the allocated service, centre or programme and the expected timeframe for starting.
Fundación Salud Infantil in Elche, an early intervention provider, tells families that UVSAT manages referrals to centres. Families should therefore distinguish initial advice from an official allocation before arranging journeys or assuming that they have chosen a centre.
- If documents are missing, the unit will notify a request giving ten days to correct the application. Failure to respond can result in the case being closed.
- The official procedure sets a maximum of six months to issue and notify a decision, counted from receipt by the competent body’s register, subject to lawful suspensions. This does not guarantee that sessions will start within six months.
- The procedure treats administrative silence as a rejection. If no decision arrives, ask the provincial directorate about the case; a lack of news does not confirm an allocated place.
When intervention begins, the family and professionals sign a collaboration agreement. Attending sessions, giving notice of absences and following the agreed programme are part of the service. The Generalitat lists coordinacion_tts@gva.es for procedural questions. Questions about a child’s progress should go to the team caring for them.