Refer a Child
Who can refer a child?
Referrals can come from anyone. Parents and guardians may refer their own children. Child care providers, physicians, nurses, educators, or anyone else concerned about a child’s development may also refer a child, with consent from that child’s family.
How can I refer a child?
There are lots of ways to connect with us! You can call us at (541) 346-2578 for English, or (541) 346-0742 for Spanish, Fax us at (541) 344-4723, email us at ecreferrals@uoregon.edu, or use the form below.
Who should be referred?
Any child in Lane County age birth to five who may have developmental concerns may be referred. Areas of concern may include speech and language, motor, behavior, social skills, learning, vision and/ or hearing.
Parents, child care providers, physicians, educators and anyone else concerned about development should complete an Ages and Stages Questionnaire and use the results to engage in conversation with families before proceeding with referral. You should never refer a child without family consent.
Child and Parent Information
Other Questions
What is referring a child?
A referral is a request initiated by anyone concerned about a child’s development, leading to a screening or evaluation to determine eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services.
How does the referral process work?
A referral is a request initiated by anyone concerned about a child’s development, leading to a screening or evaluation to determine eligibility for Early Intervention (EI) or Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) services.