Child Find Starter Kit by Jawaun Powell

What is it?

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 14:38:33 UTC

Child Find is a mandated program under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) for identifying children who have or are at risk of developmental delay/disability.

This means Miami-Dade County Schools are required to provide screenings for your children at no cost to you!

If your child (ages 0-3) is found to be eligible, they can receive early intervention services tailored to their unique needs.

The local Early Steps office is located at 7990 SW 117 Ave, Suite 125, Miami, FL 33183, and can be reached at 305-929-8705.

Getting Started

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 15:01:19 UTC

"Anyone can refer a child (ages 0-3) to Florida’s Early Steps program."

“Cualquier persona puede remitir a un niño (de 0 a 3 años) al programa Early Steps de Florida.”

If you're concerned that your child isn't meeting developmental milestones, you can make a referral yourself!

Caregivers can request a free screening with FLDRS Child Find here: https://www.fdlrs.org/child-find

Early Steps Welcome

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 15:03:30 UTC

English

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jucnh-trw8

Spanish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d42lxu__yPg

Helpful Links

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 15:13:27 UTC

Enrollment Roadmap

Milestone Checklists

Procedural Safeguards

UMiami Parenting Program

Service Coordinators

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 16:45:15 UTC

Developmental Services Program (UMiami)

https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/developmental-services-program

Extraordinary Children, Healthy Outcomes (ECHO)

https://childrensdiagnostic.com/echo/

Southernmost Coast Early Steps

https://www.easterseals.com/florida/programs-and-services/early-intervention/southernmost-coast-early-steps.html

Service Providers

powelljd4 — 2025-09-08 16:46:07 UTC

Assistive Technology (AT) Program

Phone: 305-243-5706

https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/assistive-technology-(at)-program

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic

Phone: 305-243-7541

https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/developmental-services-program

Pediatric Psychology Clinic

Phone: 305-243-6857

https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/pediatric-psychology-clinic

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathology
Phone: 305-243-9445

https://umiamihealth.org/en/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/pediatric-speech-language-pathology

Social Work Clinic

Phone: 305-243-6857

https://umiamihealth.org/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/developmental-and-behavioral-health-(pediatrics)/mailman-center-services/social-work-clinic