Rainbow Early Intervention (REI) is a service provider for Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) and is part of the Upper Cumberland District.
- REI is a program that serves only Sumner County, TN and is also financially supported by the United Way of Sumner County.
- REI provides a learning experience for children from birth up to 48 months of age and their families and/or caregivers.

Who does REI Serve?
- Children from Birth up to 48 months of age in Sumner County.
- Children that qualify, which is based on a screening and developmental test given by the Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS) or a medical diagnosis
How does a child obtain REI Services?
- By Referral from Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)
- TEIS can be contacted by calling 1-800-852-7157 or 931-528-1623
What is the Cost for REI Services?
- There is no charge for actual intervention services provided by REI.
How are REI Services implemented?
- REI Developmental Therapists visit the child's home or daycare and work with the parents and/or caregiver.
- The REI Developmental Therapist offers information and hands on modeling for the child, family or caregiver to teach and encourage the appropriate development for their child.
- All activities are geared to the child's capabilities and needs in anticipation of being age appropriate and independent in school and life.

Helpful Resources for the Rainbow Early Invention Program
- TN Early Intervention System
- Play Ball Therapy
- Sumner County Schools
- United Way of Sumner County
- Support & Training for Exceptional Parents
- National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- The Center for Courageous Kids
- TennCare Kids
- Zero To Three
- TN Department of Children’s Services
- The Therapy Center of Hendersonville (TN)
- Hendersonville (TN) Medical Center
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Learn the Signs. Act Early)
- Vanderbilt Kennedy Center – Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)
Interested in our Rainbow Early Intervention Program?
If you’re interested in learning more about the Rainbow Early Intervention program offered through H.A.T.S. Inc., please contact Christie Lauderdale at the number listed below, or send us an email.