Project Find is a program of active outreach by the Michigan Department of Education and local school districts.  Its purpose is to offer services to children and youth from birth through 25 years of age, who may have delays in physical, social, emotional, communication, and/or cognitive development.  Project Find provides information about educational programs and services, and helps families secure evaluations.

These educational consultations, evaluations, and services are provided with parental consent.  Confidentiality is strictly maintained.  As part of a public education*, these services are free of charge.

* The "Child Find" requirements of Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education (MARSE) rules are followed.  The programs and services are related to a child's or youth's overall development and educational performance.  The Project Find Coordinator can be a parent's first contact when seeking an initial evaluation.

Resources and information for children birth to 3 years of age:

ZERO to THREE.org

Sprouts Child Development

Michigan Alliance for Families - Babies and Toddlers

U of M  CS Mott - Your Child - Developmental Milestones

American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) - How does your child hear and talk?

naeyc - 12 Ways to Support Language Development for Infants and Toddlers

Resouces and information for preschool age children:

U of M  CS Mott - Your Child - Preschool

ASHA - Speech Development for Three to Four Year Olds

PBS Kids - Literacy

ASHA - Activities to Encourage Speech and Language Development