Child Find

What is Project Child Find?

An effort coordinated by your local school system and the Exceptional Children Division, State Department of Public Instruction, to:

  • Locate and identify children and youth ages birth through 21 with disabilities who are in need of special education and related services.

  • Inform parents and/or guardians of the services available from their local school system and other state and community agencies.

What help is available?

  • A complete evaluation and, if appropriate, 

  • An Individualized Education Program for children with a disability beginning at age three,

  • An Individual Family Service Plan for each child with a disability through 2, or

  • A referral to other agencies when needed.

Exceptional Children