What is Child Find?

Child Find is a program mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities

Education Act (IDEA), a United States federal law. It requires states to

identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities, from birth through

age 21, who may need special education and related services. The goal of

Child Find is to ensure that all children with disabilities, regardless of the

severity of their disability, receive the appropriate educational support and

services they need to succeed.