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Maine Child Development Services (CDS)

Maine's free Part C early intervention system, offering online self-referral and a 45-day evaluation guarantee for children under three.

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The practical details

Ages servedBirth to age 3 (Part C); free preschool special education for ages 3 to 5
Current waitUp to 45 days from referral to the first evaluation meeting, as published by the state
WhereMaine (statewide, regional CDS sites including Portland)
Phone(207) 624-6660
EmailKatelyn.M.Turner@maine.gov
Funding takenFree — little or no cost to families regardless of income or insurance

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What this is, in plain language

Maine's free Part C early intervention system, offering online self-referral and a 45-day evaluation guarantee for children under three.

Getting started

Call (207) 624-6660 or email Katelyn.M.Turner@maine.gov.

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What they say about themselves

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  • Child Development Services (CDS) is an Intermediate Educational Unit under the Maine Department of Education providing early intervention for children from birth through age two and free preschool special education for ages three to five.
  • A parent, doctor or caregiver can make a referral, and a parent can refer their own child without needing a doctor's referral or an existing diagnosis; Maine CDS accepts referrals online only.
  • Children from birth to age three with a measurable developmental delay, or a diagnosed condition likely to cause one, generally qualify, and a free evaluation determines eligibility.
  • Services are provided at little or no cost to families regardless of income or insurance, and once referred, the programme generally has 45 days to complete the evaluation and hold the first meeting.
  • Maine Child Development Services can be reached at 1-800-262-2232.

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  • Accepts referrals directly from parents
  • Publishes its current wait time
  • Says on its website that it accepts Medicaid
  • Explains what the evaluation includes

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