As required by IDEA 2004, Cape Fear Center for Inquiry will ensure that all children with disabilities within the boundaries of the public agency, including children with disabilities who are homeless or wards of the State, and children with disabilities, regardless of the severity of their disability, and who are in need of special education and related services are identified, located, and evaluated. This is fulfilled by CFCI’s Exceptional Children’s program.
What is Project Child Find? An effort coordinated by your local school system and the EC Division, State Dept. of Public Instruction, to:
- Locate and identify children and youga ages birth through 21 with disabilities who are in need of special education and related services.
- Inform parents and/or guardians of the services available from their local school system and other state community agencies.
Who are the children? Children and youth who have been diagnosed or are suspected to have intellectual, physical, or emotional disabilities and are unable to benefit from a regular school program without special assistance.
What help is available?
- A complete evaluation and, if appropriate,
- An Individualized Education Program for children with a disability beginning at age three,
- An Individual Family Service Plan for each child with a disability birth through 2, or
- A referral to other agencies when needed.
For further information regarding Child Find or if you suspect your student may have a disability and need special education and/or related services, please contact: Kelly Rooney, EC Coordinator – krooney@cfci.net 910-362-0000
To learn more about Child Find from NC DPI, please click the link below.
Parents of Exceptional Children, The NC Department of Public Instruction, Office of Exceptional Children, is asking for your input through the 2024-2025 Indicator 8 Parent Survey. This is a quick, 3 question survey of parents of children receiving special education to report how CFCI includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child.