Project 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 identity 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.
• Free appropriate public education and is the right of every child with a disability, age 3 through 21.

The law provides for early intervention services for children with a disability, birth through two years of age. Parents of children and youth with disabilities need your support and assistance. Bertie County School System and the Exceptional Children Division need your help in locating these children. 
Without your help, children with disabilities may not be found.

"Locating Children with Special Needs in Our Schools!"

"Locaizar a los Ninos con Necesidades Especiales en Nuestro Escuelas"

Who are the Children?

Children and youth who have been diagnosed or are suspected to have intellectual, physical, or emotional disabilities and are unable to benefit from a regular school program without special assistance.

What Help is Available?

A complete evaluation and, if appropriate, an Individualized Education Program for children with a disability beginning at the age three, an Individual Family Service Plan for each child with a disability birth through 2, or a referral to other agencies when needed.