Eligibility

• Must be determined annually

A child is eligible for services in 1 of 4 ways:

• Exhibiting a delay of 30% or more in one or more developmental area
• Physical or Mental Condition which typically results in a developmental delay
• At risk of a substantial developmental delay according to informed clinical opinion
• Confirmation through clinical judgment of qualified staff

Foster Children - DCFS Requirements
Children for whom DCFS is guardian are required to receive developmental screenings prior to referral to CFC. If a foster child fails a developmental screening, either the screening site with your permission or the DCFS caseworker will make a referral to the CFC No. 2 office.