Child Find is a process through the Exceptional Children Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to identify, locate and evaluate children with disabilities who may be in need of special education or related services.  This includes children ages 3-21 who:

Project child find is also an endeavor to inform parents and/or guardians of the services available from their local school system and other state and community agencies. These services might include an evaluation, development of an individualized education plan or referral to outside agencies as deemed appropriate by the IEP team.

 

To make a referral, a parent/legal guardian may contact the principal at the child’s school, counselor or teacher. For more information, you may also contact the Exceptional Children's office at (252) 534-1371.

 

Please visit this link for more information about Project Child Find in North Carolina