summarize this Early intervention services are sourced through federal funding, waiver programs, and local funds. When there is an increase in federal funds, there is less of a burden placed local budgets. On the contrary, when federal dollars are decreased and there is an increase of children with disabilities who are not eligible for medical assistance, there is a greater burden placed on local budgets. Therefore, changes have been made at the local organization level in order to adhere to fiscal responsibilities. citations