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    childfind Child Find

    We’re Here to Help

     

    Child Find, a service to assist families of children who may have special  needs, is here in South Carolina to see that every child has that chance.

    Some children are born with physical and mental conditions that can interfere with their growth and development.  Fortunately, many problems can be minimized or overcome if help is sought early.  Child Find connects children from birth through age 21 with services tailored to the special needs of the individual.

    If there appears to be a delay in any area of your child’s development, you may seek assistance from Child Find.  Even if a child is not yet school age, he or she may benefit from screening and evaluation.  All needed screenings and evaluations are free of charge.

    If any of the items below seems to apply to any child that you know, please call Child Find, the central BabyNet office, or Richland County School District One to discuss your concerns.

     

     

    childfindgroup If any of the items below seems to apply to any child that you know, please call Child Find, the central BabyNet office, or Richland County School District One to discuss your concerns.

     

    •  Has difficulty turning over.

    •  Has difficulty sitting-up alone.

    •  Has difficulty crawling.

    •  Often bumps into objects.

    •  Does not respond to affection.

    •  Does not talk.

    •  Has limited vocabulary.

    •  Cannot ride a tricycle or pedal toy.

    •  Cannot feed self.

    •  Does not assist in dressing.

    •  Does not respond to own name.

    •  Does not say words clearly.

    •  Does not play well with others.

    •  Has poor balance or coordination.

    •  Cannot name family members.

    •  Cannot put toys/materials away.

    •  Does not follow simple commands.

    •  Not successful in school.

     

     

    For more information about how to arrange a Child Find Screening contact:

     

    Age Birth to 3

    BabyNet Central Office

    Department of Health and Environmental Control

    1-800-868-0404

     

    Age 3 to 21

    Special Services Department

    Richland County School District One

    1-803-231-6773

      

     

    All Children deserve a chance to reach their potential.