Children With Special Needs Preschool Program - Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau

207 Rock City Street Suite 200 Little Valley, NY 14755 www.cattco.org/youth-bureau/youth-bureau
Program Coordinator
716-938-2624

Primary Services
Early Identification Programs

Description
Provides referrals to the appropriate school district's Committee on Preschool Special Education (CSPE) for evaluation to determine the needs of preschoolers with special needs. Offers information regarding services that may be available to children with disabilities ages 3-5. All children referred to this program are mandated by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to have three evaluations before service funding is approved. Required evaluations are a physical examination, a psychological evaluation, and a social history. Additional evaluations may be done in the area of concern (e.g. speech, gross motor, audiological, etc.).

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

Eligibility
Preschoolers ages 3-5 with a disability, based on the results of individual evaluations.

Service Area: Cattaraugus County.

Intake Process
Call for more information.

Program Fees
Free.

Languages
English.

Date of Official Change
Aug 25, 2020

Contacts
Rae Light (Primary)
Program Coordinator
rllight@cattco.org
716-938-2624