Child Find Referral Information, Web Sites and Local Resources

• Accredited centers in Miami-Dade County
• Approved accrediting associations in Florida
• Child find referral information and early intervention programs in Miami-Dade
• Florida Kid Care and Covering Kids
• The Teach More/Love More hotline 211
• Websites and local resources of interest to parents of children with special needs.

Follow-up and Intervention

• Are there programs, other than those in the public school system, that can help children with special needs?
• May I bring other persons to the meeting where evaluation results are discussed?
• What happens if an evaluation suggests that my child is developing more slowly or more quickly than are others of the same age?
• What happens when my child becomes too old for either program?
• What kind of children will be in my child's class if my child needs special services?
• When will I learn about the results of the evaluation?
• Where and what type of services will my child receive?
• Who will pay for the services provided to my child?
• Will my child be labeled?
• Will the records of my child's evaluation go to the public schools?

Screening and Evaluation

• If I have concerns about my child's development, who do I call for help?
• Can the evaluation be conducted anywhere else?
• How long will I have to wait to get an evaluation schedule?
• How much will the evaluation cost me?
• How shall I prepare my child and myself for the evaluation?
• If I think my child may need special services, whom do I call? Where can I go?
• Is transportation provided?
• What is the step-by-step procedure for me to get an evaluation for my child?
• What will happen when I bring my child in for an evaluation?
• Who needs to come to the evaluation?

Things to Watch For

• How do I know if my child is developing correctly? Information on how your child may be developing differently from other children.