Child Find

Free Developmental Screening

Children ages 3-5 years old not enrolled in the public school system

Complete the Online Referral or call (863) 535-6486

• If your child is enrolled in public school, please contact the School Counselor for assistance with screening/evaluation.

• If your child is birth to 2 years and 10 months old, please contact USF Early Steps for assistance with screening/evaluation at (813) 289-8700

FDLRS Child Find, in coordination with the school districts, locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and links them with needed services.

Child Find services help to promote general public awareness of programs and services available for young children who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. Service coordination for diagnostic screening, placement, training, and support is also provided.

To obtain a screening appointment, call the Child Find staff at (863) 535-6486.

• They will gather information about the child from the caller (name, birth date, address, parental information, how to contact the family, and developmental concerns).
• If the referral does not come directly from the parent or guardian, the appropriate individual will be contacted to complete the referral.
• A screening appointment—date, time, and location—will be assigned as soon as the information is complete.