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144 Information regarding how to access developmental screenings is to be offered to all families. If during the interview the family identifies they have a child with a disability, or are concerned about their child’s development refer the family to the Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program or local school district depending on the child’s age. The Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program can be accessed at: http://DOH.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/infantlearning/default.aspx. If the child is three (3) years old or older, the family is to be referred to the local school district. A listing of all Alaska school districts is available at: http://www.asdk12.org/afd/. 7. Request for Information The Designee is to be as transparent as possible when interviewing the family. If there is conflicting or contradicting information received, additional questions may need to be asked or additional information or verification requested to resolve the contradiction. The conflict/contradiction is to be documented in the ICCIS case note, along with the additional questions asked and/or information or verification requested and the response of the parent. Once the interview is documented in ICCIS, if the Designee believes the contradiction was not resolved or the family has not accurately reported information, submitting a Request for Information may be appropriate. The reason the Designee believes the information received is not accurate or remains questionable must be included. If at the time of the family’s initial or renewal application, the Designee has received conflicting or contradicting information causing the Designee to believe the family has reported information incorrectly during the interview or not reported information pertinent to their eligibility, has falsified, or withheld information, it is to be followed up on prior to an eligibility determination being made. If the Designee has discussed the need for and issued a notice requesting information and the family responds saying they are not able to provide the information requested and the Designee is not able to access information needed, including through collateral contacts, a Request for Information form is submitted to the CCPO Eligibility and Benefits Staff via the policy mail box at dpaccp@alaska.gov. The request includes a description of the information that is in question and the reason the Designee believes the family did not report accurately.