WHAT'S NEW WITH Special Education Allowances? The Family Liaison Office Talks with the Office of Child and Family Programs.

The article presents an interview of Charles J. Lilly, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health Programs. Topics discussed include expansion of Child and Family Programs (CFP) team involving child psychiatrist, nurse liaison, and administrative support; importance of involvement of parents in helping for Special Needs Education Allowance authorizations for their children; and eligibility criteria as described in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.