A Developmental Screening or Evaluation Tells Us If A Child Could Use Extra Support
Regular developmental screenings assess how children are growing and developing in key areas of their development: cognitive, physical, communication and language, and social-emotional.
Many health care providers will ask parents to complete the screening survey before each well-child visit. (If your provider doesn’t offer it, you can request a developmental screening from your health care or child care provider.)
Concerned about a child's development, birth to age 3?
You can request a no-cost evaluation through Early Intervention Colorado.
Early Intervention Colorado serves children birth to age 2 years 11 months with developmental delays or disabilities. Services are offered at no cost to families, there are no income requirements to participate.
Early Intervention connects children and families to services such as speech-language, physical or occupational therapy, mental health and behavioral support, and more.
Please contact DDRC (Developmental Disabilities Resources Center) at 303-462-6619 or visit the website for more information. Or you can complete the EI Colorado online referral form.
Developmental Screening and Evaluation for Children, Ages 3-5
The Child Find program offers screening and evaluation for children age 3 through 5 years old.
If a child is not meeting typical developmental milestones, or someone is concerned about the child’s growth or learning, Child Find professionals will evaluate how the child plays, learns, speaks, behaves and moves. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine if there is a significant delay or if there is a need for special education services. Evaluations conducted by Child Find teams are at no cost to families. Referrals to Child Find should be made through the school district or Administrative Unit (AU) where the child lives.
Jefferson County: Includes contact information and a link to the Child Find intake form.
Clear Creek County: The Clear Creek School District preschool program supports families through the eligibility determination and services process. Please contact Brooke Huff at brooke.huff@ccsdre1.org or call 303-670-6120.
Gilpin County: Contact Maci Herbert, Child Find Coordinator at Mhebert@blueskyboces.com or call 729-509-9190.