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Support for Children with Disabilities
Parents are a child’s first and most important teachers. Every contact we have with our children teaches them about the world. But being a parent isn’t easy! We all need support from family, friends, and the community. This section has information about resources to support Colorado families.
  • Early Intervention Colorado. All children learn, grow, and develop differently. What works for one child may not work for another, and that’s ok! Early Intervention Colorado gives developmental support and services to families with children age 0–2. For program information, visit the Early Intervention Colorado website or call 833-733-3734 (833-REFER-EI). You can also use the Early Intervention Colorado Program Directory to find the contact information for the Local early intervention program in your area.
     
  • Child Find. Child Find is part of Colorado's system for supporting children who may have a delay in development. If a young child is not meeting typical milestones, or if you are concerned about the child’s growth or learning, Child Find can help. Child Find teams will evaluate how the child plays, learns, speaks, behaves, and moves to see if there is a significant delay. The Child Find teams will decide if there is a need for early intervention or special education services.
     
  • Preschool Special Education. Preschool Special Education is for three- and four-year-old children who are eligible for special education by state criteria. Eligible children have challenges in their learning and development. A child is eligible for Preschool Special Education if they have a significant delay in one or more areas of development.
     
  • Parents/Families of a Child with a Disability. The Colorado Department of Education has resources for parents and family members of children with disabilities. The site has information on special education and support services for families who have a child with a disability between the ages of 8 and 21.

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