What is Child Find?

All children birth-21 with disabilities or suspected of having a disability, regardless of the severity of their disabilities, and who are in need of special education and related services, must be identified, located, and evaluated. Child Find is the process by which districts identify and locate children needing evaluation.

Who can be part of Child Find?

● Any child age birth-21 with a disability or suspected of having a disability

● Anyone concerned about a child can contact the Child Find representative for additional information and next steps.

● Districts are responsible for finding all students, including those parentally placed in private schools, children who are homeschooled and children who are homeless.

● If a student qualifies for district special education services, these services are provided at no cost.

● Children are evaluated to determine the presence of one or more disabilities.

Child Find Evaluation Process for CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3 – start by contacting….

• If you live in Burnet County - Contact Bluebonnet Trails ECI  1009 N Georgetown Street, Round Rock, TX 78664   Ph: 1-844-309-6385 or 1-800-841-1255   
• If you live in Llano County - Contact Any Baby Can ECI   6207 Sheridan Avenue, Austin, TX 78723  Ph: 512-454-3743    info@anybabycan.org

For more information on disabilities, see:   

• The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex)

School districts and public charter schools must ensure that a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) is provided for children who are identified as needing special education and related services.  

Contact us at:  

• MFISD Central Office, Special Services Department, 1800 Colt Circle, Marble Falls, TX 78654
• Phone:  830-693-4357  Ask for: Amy Hoffmans @ Extension 1116       
• Fax: 1-830-215-4961
• Email ahoffmans@mfisd.txed.net

In order to process your referral, please provide the district phone numbers and email contacts that will allow your quick response.  If any changes are needed, please contact Amy Hoffmans @ Extension 1116