Project Child Find is a free referral service and public awareness campaign to assist in the identification of unserved/underserved youth with a delay or disability from birth through 21 years of age. It also develops and distributes information to the public about early intervention services and special education programs throughout New Jersey. More information about NJ Project Child Find can be found at: 

https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/childfind/fact_sheet.pdf

For School-Age Students (Ages 5-21): If you are concerned that your school-age child is developing or learning differently, you can talk with your child’s school social worker or principal who may refer the matter to the Intervention and Referral Services Team. You also have the right to request a child study team evaluation for consideration of special education and related services. Requests must be in writing and directed to: 

Mr Kenneth Childs, MSW,

School Social Worker

Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School

509 Bramhall Ave - Jersey City, NJ 07304

Phone: 201-433-5300 ext. 115

email: KChilds@drlenaedwardscharterschool.org