Central Directory of Resources Mandate

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 105-17) or IDEA requires that each state provide a Central Directory of Resources in the state. Family Support Network of North Carolina provides this service.

The Central Directory of Resources is a computerized database of agencies, organizations, services, and literature. Under IDEA, eligible children and their families are entitled to early intervention and educational services. The Central Directory of Resources ensures that families are able to locate these services.

All children with disabilities, including those attending private schools, are entitled to special education and related services. Child Find is the process of identifying child with or at risk for special needs.

Infants and toddlers may qualify for services because they are at risk of having special needs. Click here to read the eligibility critieria for infants and toddlers. Children ages 3 to 21 must have a specific diagnosis to qualify for services. Click here to read the eligibility criteria for the preschool program.