In keeping with federal law and state regulations, the State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) advises and assists the Department of Health (the lead agency) and provides leadership towards achieving the vision and goals of the New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS). This is accomplished by the SICC:
- Developing and implementing the policies for Early Intervention
- Advocating for all participants of NJEIS
- Promoting communication that connects all components of the NJEIS
- Identifying and recommending strategies for improvement
- Identifying other sources of fiscal and other support
- Listening to the public