Child Find Center

What does RRPS Child Find do?

Rio Rancho Public Schools Child Find Center seeks to support and ensure positive educational outcomes for all families in Rio Rancho. Our team is here to provide you and your family with support, interventions, and next steps when concerns arise.

Services are offered for preschool-aged children through Child Find: (at no cost to the family)

Developmental Screenings
Hearing / Vision Screenings
Special Education Evaluations

These services address concerns about the child, but are not limited to:

Speaking and Understanding of Language
Speech Production
Eye-hand coordination
Movement
Socialization
Behavior
Learning
Self-help Skills

Learn More About Child Find Developmental Screenings

For children from birth to three years of age, Child Find partners with the Abrazos Family Support Services and other Family Infant Toddler (FIT) Providers who provide services in Sandoval County. If your child is under 3 years of age contact a FIT Provider within your county.

To learn more about the FIT Program click here: https://www.nmececd.org/early-childhood-professionals/fit-program/

Child Find Screenings

What to Expect

Child Find Screenings are held once a month on Saturdays.

RRPS Child Find is currently conducting in-person screenings.
Screenings procedures are subject to change based on NM Public Health Orders.
In the event of Remote assessments require a fast and stable internet connection. Acceptable devices are smartphones, tablets, and computers with audio and video capabilities.
Before the appointment is scheduled, the parent/guardian will be asked to electronically answer what your child can and cannot do.
Initial screenings require about 45 minutes of your and your child’s time.
Your child will be screened in the following areas: Speech, Language, Fine & Gross Motor Skills, Self Help Skills, Social/Emotional Skills
Following your child’s screening, you will receive an email with the screening outcome and recommendations. This may include further evaluation(s) or referrals to other community services.

Know the Difference Between Screening and Assessment

There can be some confusion about the difference between screening and assessment in early childhood settings.

Screenings can...

identify children who are developing on schedule.
identify children who would beneﬁt from practice or support in speciﬁc areas.
identify children at risk for developmental delays who should be referred for further evaluation.