CPS `Child Find' program offers free developmental screenings citywide
The Chicago Public Schools is offering free developmental screenings to children birth through five years of age. The screenings are offered monthly at 12 locations citywide.
The "Child Find" screening program provides valid developmental screening and informs parents of their child's development. Infants, toddlers and young children identified through the screening may have conditions that can result in later learning and/or behavior problems The 20-minute screening assesses vision, hearing, cognitive, speech and language and motor skills.
Screenings are held monthly at two sites in each of the school system's six regions. Screenings are held on the same day every month. Screenings that fall on a day when schools are closed will not be rescheduled.
The Chicago Public Schools, Early Childhood special Education Department administers the screenings. For additional information, contact 77:} 553-1900.
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