CHILD FIND

About Child Find Services

• Assists in locating, identifying, and obtaining services for children who have disabilities or special needs.

• Uses the Children's Registry and Information System (CHRIS) for tracking and service coordination.

• Promotes public awareness of services for children and youth who have disabilities.

• Screens children and youth to determine if they need to be formally evaluated.

• Provides coordination, training, and support to assist service providers in evaluating children and youth.

The goal of Child find is to assure that all children, 0 through 21, who need special education and related services, receive a free appropriate education. Child Find is the entry point for ESE services for birth-to-five-year-old children and their families in Broward County.

Children ages birth to three, who are in need of Early Steps services, are referred for Part C Services. These services are for infants and toddlers who have disabilities or developmental delays, and their families.  To view the entire referral and evaluation process,  click here for Your Journey Through EARLY STEPS

Child Find also provides free screenings for children ages 3-5 who may have special needs. The screenings are coordinated with the area preschool assessment teams. The screening results may indicate a need for further evaluation and will assist in the determination of program need. To view the entire referral and evaluation process, click here for the Road through CHILD FIND

To view developmental skills by age level (birth to five), click here

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If you are concerned about the development of a child under the age of five, you may call 754-321-2204 or use the referral form. By submitting a referral to FDLRS, you will begin a process that includes a developmental screening, and opportunity to learn about services available to a child in need. You may print out and fax to 754-321-2215. Click here for the Referral Form

For more information contact Child Find Staff:
600 SE 3rd Avenue, 9th floor

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

754-321-2204