Who can make referrals to the Infant-Toddler Program?
Referral sources include: hospitals, physicians, the parent, child care programs, public schools, public health facilities, other social service agencies, other health care providers, and any other public or private agency receiving public funds. Written authorization by the parent is not required before the referral source notifies the Childrens Developmental Services Agency of the child, but referral sources are encouraged to notify the family that a referral has been made. NC Child Find requirements allow the person or agency making the referral to share the childs name, date of birth, address, telephone number, parents name, and the general fact that the child may be eligible for the Infant-Toddler Program. Parental permission is needed to proceed with the eligibility determination process and for evaluations to be completed. CDSA staff will work with parents on these permissions.
