Special Needs & Early Intervention
Early help services are very important in helping young children and their families. For children ages 0 to 5, finding your needs early and getting support can make a big difference in how they grow and learn.
Programs and Services
Child Find
HIDOE Child Find is a program that aims to locate and evaluate children with disabilities who need special education services.
Early Intervention
The Early Intervention Program gives free services to help children from 0 to 3 years old with growth and learning.
Hi‘ilei Development Screening Program
The Hi‘ilei Program is a free resource that checks how children are learning and growing. It also gives information for parents and families of children from 0 to 5 years old.
Family Services
Early Learning
From free Pre-K at public and charter schools to programs like Head Start and help with child care costs, there’s support for every stage from birth to age 5.
Food & Nutrition
From WIC to SNAP to free and lower-cost school meals, these programs help families get healthy food for children from birth through school age.
Health & Safety
Making sure children are healthy and safe is very important for their growth. Med-QUEST and CHIP are here to make sure families have the health coverage they need to care for their loved ones.
Parenting & Family/Housing Support
From home visits for new parents to help with housing and money, these programs help families build strong foundations and meet everyday needs.
Special Needs & Early Intervention
Free developmental screenings and early intervention services will give your family the tools to help your children grow and thrive.
