Project CHILD FIND
Project CHILD FIND is a free referral service and public awareness campaign to assist in the identification of unserved/underserved youth with a delay or disability from birth through twenty-one years of age.
In addition, Project CHILD FIND develops and distributes information to the public about early intervention services and special education programs throughout New Jersey.
Project CHILD FIND's comprehensive efforts include:
1. Assisting families of infants and toddlers, birth through two, concerned about their child’s development by directing all requests regarding early intervention to the family’s local Special Child Health Case Management Unit. If you need the number for your Special Child Health Case Management Unit, call:
Project CHILD FIND 1-800-322-8174
2. Assisting families of preschoolers, three through five, concerned about their child’s development by directing requests to their local school district.
3. Helping families access community services through referral.
4. Promoting community and public awareness of all children with disabilities by providing information.
5. Assisting local school district boards of education to identify unserved children from age three through twenty-one who are in need of special education and related services. Information through Project CHILD FIND may be obtained by calling the toll-free number, 1-800-322-8174, which is in service 7 days a week, 24-hours a day. All calls received are confidential.
Project CHILD FIND was established by the New Jersey Department of Education through I.D.E.A., Part B funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?
INFANTS and TODDLERS
For more information for accessing help for Infants and Toddlers (Birth to Three) How to make a Referral
For further information on New Jersey’s Early Intervention System
http://www. state.nj.us/health/fhs/eiphome.htm.
For further information on your Regional Early Intervention Collaborative
For further information on transition at age three http://njeis.org
Order form for available brochures
PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AND STUDENTS
For more information for accessing help for Preschool Children and Students (Three through Twenty-one)
How to make a Referral
Child Development Checklist (print or order)
List de Verificacion del desarollo del nino (print or order)
Child Development Poster
Order form for available materials
Resources
Project Child Find
http://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/childfind/fact_sheet.pdf
For more information contact:
Slaybaugh Complex
Joann Wehrhan
Child Study Team Secretary (K-3)
609-927-8222 ext. 1170
[email protected]
Jennifer Kearney
Child Study Team Secretary
Tel: 609-927-8222 x1273
[email protected]
Davenport Complex
Kate Anderson
Davenport CST Secretary
609-645-3550 ext. 1380
[email protected]
Miller School
Dianna Ricci
CST Secretary
(609) 646-7911Ex 2370
[email protected]
Fernwood Middle School
Diana Barling
CST Secretary
609-383-3355 Ext, 1570
[email protected]
Alder Avenue Middle School
Patricia Warren
Child Study Team~ Secretary
609-383-3366 ext. 1470
[email protected]
EHT High School
Deana Battisti
CST Secretary
609-653-0100 ext. 1670
[email protected]
Lisa Pisani
CST Secretary
609-653-0100 ext. 2670
[email protected]