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Project Child Find

PROJECT CHILD FIND 1-800-322-8174  

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 21 years of age.   In addition, Project Child Find develops and distributes information to the public about early intervention services and special education programs through New Jersey. 
 
Project Child Find's comprehensive efforts include:  
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. 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.  
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 of disabilities by providing information. 
5.  Assisting local school district's Boards of Education to identify unserved children from age three through twenty-one who are in need of special education and related services. 
 
Project Child Find encourages families, professionals, and interested individuals to call if they have any questions or concerns. All calls received are confidential. For more information regarding Project Child Find