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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
 December 2013

 

Crisis Center Launches Child Development Infoline
  

Raising a child can be challenging and full of uncertainty.  Many parents have questions about their child's physical, behavioral, emotional and intellectual development, especially parents of toddlers and pre-schoolers.
 
The Children's Board of Hillsborough County has partnered with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay to launch the Child Development Infoline (CDI) and resource data base.  CDI is a free service offering screening and linkages to the resources families need to help their children develop, from birth to age five.
 
All children should be screened regularly prior to school entry. Developmental screening is important because each child grows differently. If a child misses a critical stage, they may have a developmental delay. Early experiences a baby or toddler has can shape the way their brain will learn and react to life. Eighty percent of the brain is wired for learning by age three. The earlier a child receives help,  

the more prepared they will be for school. 
 
Parents, family members, and friends who have questions about a child's development, behavior, or learning can call Help Me Grow's CDI to speak with a care coordinator. The care coordinator will conduct a developmental screening to identify areas in which a child's development may differ from what is considered normal development in children of the same age. If a concern is identified, the  

child may qualify for special services. With proper consent, the care coordinator will direct the family to appropriate community resources; provide them with activities to do with their child to help strengthen the areas of concern; and complete a follow up two months later to identify areas of improvement. 
 
If you're concerned about your child's development or behavior, or need more information about community resources, call CDI at 813-425-GROW (4769).   

   


  
 
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