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c) How the Lead Agency gives information on developmental screenings to parents receiving a subsidy as part of the intake process. Include the information provided, ways it is provided, and any partners in this work. CCDF parents receive a notice of their authorization once they are determined eligible for services; this notice includes information on the importance of developmental screenings, as well as a contact number to receive further information including a parent screening tool. This information will also be provided on the revised application for services through ACCESSNebraska.

d) How CCDF families or child care providers receiving CCDF can use the available resources and services to obtain developmental screenings for CCDF children at risk for cognitive or other developmental delays. Families receiving CCDF are given a contact number on their child care authorization with DHHS to receive further information on developmental screenings. When families call this number, they are given information on how to make a referral the Nebraska's Early Development Network in addition to a parental screening tool to use to initially determine if their child may have a delay. Child care providers are also able to make referrals to Nebraska's Early Development Network if they believe a child in their care may be at risk for cognitive or other developmental delays. The contact information is available through their website or linked through the child care consumer education website.

e) How child care providers receive this information through training and professional development. Local Planning region teams provide training and information regarding children suspected of having a disability. Additionally, information is available from the Early Development Network/Answers4families (http://edn.ne.gov/cms/what-is-early- intervention) regarding procedures for requesting a developmental screening.

f) Provide the citation for this policy and procedure related to providing information on developmental screenings. 1.) Nebraska Department of Education Early Intervention Regulations (for children birth to 3): Rule 52-006.02A Except as provided in 92 NAC 52-006.02B, school districts and approved cooperatives shall complete any screening under 92 NAC 52-006.03 (if the parent consents); the initial evaluation and the initial assessments of the child and the Nebraska Page 67 of 314