Steps to Enrollment
Any child from birth to kindergarten age with developmental concerns may be referred.
Areas of concern may include communication, cognitive, motor, self-care or adaptive, and social skills. Referrals are made by parents, physicians, public health nurses, and preschool teachers with consent from parents.
1. Referral
Referrals come from parents, physicians, preschool teachers and others.
2. Developmental Review
A developmental specialist contacts the child’s family to discuss the child’s development.
3. Eligibility Evaluation
Qualified specialists evaluate the child’s development.
4. Eligibility Determination
Evaluation results are shared at an educational team meeting of parents and Early Childhood CARES staff.
5. Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
Team members identify the child’s current levels of development, what the child needs to learn, and family goals.
6. Placement
Team members determine where services will be provided.