For many parents of children with special needs, finding a qualified child care provider is a primary concern. The Early Learning Coalition's Inclusion Specialist offers technical assistance and consultation to child care providers regarding curriculum and teaching strategies, environmental adaptation and facility structural changes, developmental concerns, special health issues and challenging behavioral issues.The Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services (Central Directory) is a statewide information and referral service for families, service coordinators and other professionals who work with children and youth, birth to age 21 years who are at risk for developmental delays, or have disabilities and/or special health care needs.
To find resources for children/youth with disabilities and/or special health care needs, please visit www.centraldirectory.org or call toll free 1-800-654-4440.
If you and your child's provider would like to discuss available Inclusion services, please contact the Coalition's Inclusion Specialist at (321) 637-1800 Ext. 2028.
