UNBOCES CHILD FIND
Free Developmental Screenings & Evaluations for Young Children
If you have concerns about your child’s development, Child Find can help. Early identification leads to better outcomes—and services are free.
What Is Child Find?
Child Find is part of Colorado’s statewide system for identifying children who may have a developmental delay or educational disability.
Screenings look at how your child:
Plays and interacts
Learns
Communicates
Moves
Behaves
The early years of development are critical, and support is available when concerns arise.
Who Can Refer and Be Referred to Child Find?
Children ages 2 years, 9 months through 5 years
Children who are not yet in kindergarten
Referrals may come from parents, caregivers, doctors, or childcare providers
What Services Are Provided?
✔️ Free developmental screenings (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE, Observations, etc)
✔️ Free evaluations (if needed)
✔️ Special education & related services for eligible children
If a child qualifies:
Services are provided as Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is created
Services are delivered in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
When Should I Call?
You may want to make a referral/ request a screening if you have concerns about your child’s:
Speech or language
Learning or problem-solving
Vision or hearing
Play or social skills
Movement or fine motor skills
Reactions to transitions or challenges
👉 If you answered “yes” to any of these, a screening may be helpful.
How to Make a Referral
Ages 3–5
👉Click here to make a Child Find Referral
You may also use the QR code on this page to schedule a conversation with the Child Find Coordinator.
Birth–Age 3 (Early Intervention)
For children under age 3, contact Early Intervention Colorado:
📞Call 833-733-3734 (833-REFER-EI)
📧Email GetStartedwithEI@state.co.us
📝 Complete online referrals in English: Early Intervention Colorado | OE _eireferralform or in Spanish Early Intervention Colorado | OE _eireferralformspanish
What Happens After a Child Find Referral is Made?
Parent permission is obtained
Developmental screenings (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE) and observations are completed
Results are reviewed by the Child Find Team and discussed with the parent
If further investigation is needed, a comprehensive evaluation would be recommended/ conducted with parents' permission
All services are provided at no cost to families.
Meet the Child Find Team
The team always includes you, the parent, and may also include:
Child Find Coordinator
Early Childhood Special Educator
Speech/Language Pathologist
Occupational or Physical Therapist
Audiologist
School Nurse
Specialized teachers (vision/hearing)
Contact Child Find
UNBOCES Child Find Coordinator
Lisa Sagal
📞 (970) 626-2977 ext. 3001
📧 childfind@ridgway.k12.co.us
Check Developmental Milestones
Learn more about typical developmental milestones from the CDC:
👉 https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/
Parent Rights
Parents have rights during the evaluation process.
Understand your rights as a parent whose child is being evaluated for special education services in Colorado. Download the State Parent Rights & Procedural Safeguards:
Aviso de garantías de procedimiento. Derechos de los padres y sus hijos.
What is Developmental Delay?
https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/ta_dd
Preschool Special Education Services:
FAPE for Preschool Special Education Students (PDF)
CDE POLICY STATEMENT: Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (Nov. 28, 2023) - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Kindergarten–12th Grade Referrals
Referrals for students, Kindergarten through 12th grade, are made directly through the student’s school. Parents may also contact the UNBOCES office at (970) 626-2977 for guidance.
Questions or Still Not Sure Where to Start?
📞 Call (970) 626-2977