Child Find
What is Child Find?
* Child Find provides developmental screenings and, when
appropriate, comprehensive multidisciplinary evaluations
* Child Find is mandated by law
* Child Find is a free service
* Child Find connects children and families to intervention services
when it is appropriate
The Child Find Program is provided throughout the 14 school
districts in the San Luis Valley. Children ages 0 to 5 are screened and
assessed through the SLV BOCES. Child Find services for school age
children are completed through their local school districts.
Why is Child Find Important?
Child Find helps the child and the family to determine the
need for
services and links families to these services. For younger children,
Child Find can reassure parents about their child's development.
Child Find has the responsibility of helping hard to reach populations
(migrant, homeless or truant students, etc) to connect to Child Find
and eligible services in their area.
You may email Maxine Martinez with questions: mmartinez@slvboces.com
How can children be referred to Child Find?
A referral may be made by anyone who has a concern about a child's development. Children may be referred by any of the following:
* Parents/legal guardians/foster parents
* Physicians/health care providers
* Child care providers
* Community agencies
* Other family members
* Others who are concerned about a child's development
When should a child be referred to Child Find?
Parents who contact Child Find may have concerns about:
* hearing or vision
* speech and language skills
* motor skills
* thinking skills
* emotional or social skills
Community members refer to Child Find when:
* a health or a medical disorder interferes with development
and/or learning
* A child seems to have difficulty seeing or hearing
* A child appears to have social, emotional or behavioral difficulties
that affect his/her ability to learn
* A child seems to have difficulty understanding directions typical for
his or her age
* A child's speech is not understood by family or friends
* A child has difficulty with reading, writing, math or other school
work
* A child has a diagnosed progressive or degenerative condition that
will eventually interfere or impede the child's ability to learn
A referral to Child Find may be made by a parent or by any person concerned about a child. Parent involvement and agreement is obtained prior to any further action. Information is confidential and the privacy of children and parents is protected.
If you know of a child who may have developmental delays, please let us know. We're here to help. We can receive referrals over the phone at (719) 589-5851. Ask for Mary Morin or email her at mmorin@slvboces.org
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