Service Coordinators and Community Partners
- Ability Builders Staff
- May 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 1
When you refer a family to Ability Builders for Children, you're connecting them with a partner who treats your referral with the same care you do. We respond quickly, keep you informed, and manage the details. This ensures that families on your caseload are matched with the right providers without delays or dropped balls that can slow everyone down.
Why Refer to Ability Builders?
Your families receive more than just a service — they gain a partner. We act swiftly on every referral, matching each child with the right clinicians who speak more than a dozen languages. Our care is delivered right in the home, where kids feel most comfortable. With two decades of experience in New York's Early Intervention system, we know the process inside and out. Families never feel lost, and you stay informed every step of the way. When you refer to Ability Builders, you're entrusting your families to a team that cares for them just as you do.
See a Child Who Could Use a Little Extra Support? Send Them Our Way.
If a family in your care has a child under three who might need support, you can refer them to Ability Builders for Children in under two minutes. We take it from there — quickly, warmly, and at no cost to the family.
Our services are designed for those who notice the need first: service coordinators, EIODs, pediatricians, therapists, clinics, and early-childhood practitioners.
We make it easy to submit referrals. Each referral is handled quickly and thoroughly, and we keep you informed throughout the process.
Initial Referral to EI (for children not yet in Early Intervention) → Click below for assistance in referring a child to EI
Refer for Evaluation (for children ready for a developmental or supplemental evaluation) → Click below to refer a child for evaluation
Refer for Services (for children approved for ongoing services) → Click below to refer a child for home-based or telehealth services
If you have questions before you refer, please call 1-718-239-8239 or email the appropriate department below for assistance. Thank you for considering us.
Evaluations in More Than 30 Languages
Families do their best for their children in the language of their heart. Our expert evaluators meet them where they are, delivering care in the languages listed below, with interpreters available for many more.
Akan
Arabic
Bengali
Cantonese
Chamba
Ewe
Fanti
French
Fulani
Ga
Greek
Haitian Creole
Hausa
Hebrew
Hindi
Kotokoli
Mandarin
Mandingo
Patois
Russian
Soninke
Sousou
Spanish
Tagalog
Taiwanese
Twi
Ukrainian
Urdu
Wolof
Yiddish
Yoruba
Don't see your language? Just ask. We work with interpreters and consultants to serve many more.
Evaluations Coordination
General email: evaluations@abckidsny.com
Name | Role | Ext. | |
Aricelies Gonzalez | Evaluation Supervisor | 8710 | |
Tishja McIntosh | Evals Team Lead / Assistant Supervisor | 8701 | |
Jovine Ceralde | Evaluation & Office Assistant | 8700 |
Ongoing Care Staffing
General email: services@abckidsny.com
Name | Role | Ext. | |
Fahmidha Islam | Service Staffing Supervisor | 8610 | |
Ma. Anna Rillera | Operations Manager | ||
Ferdinand Mabanta | Service Staffing Assistant | 8603 |
Service Coordination
Name | Role | Ext. | |
Maribel Alexander | SC Supervisor | 8501 | |
Salvador M. Allid | SC Program Coordinator | 8500 |
Our per-diem service coordinators support families across the region. To be matched with a coordinator, please call our main line at 1-718-239-8239 or email sallid@abckidsny.com.
If you want to apply for a job as a service coordinator, please click on the following link
Conclusion
In conclusion, referring families to Ability Builders for Children is a step towards ensuring that children receive the support they need. Our dedicated team is here to guide families through the Early Intervention process with care and expertise. We understand that every child is unique, and we are committed to helping them reach their full potential. Thank you for considering us as your trusted partner in this journey.
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