Participate with families across the state in the first steps
of the North Carolina Child Development Survey (NCCDS)!
Join families across North Carolina in helping us help all families! Your family may have received a packet in the mail from us if a birth certificate on file at the NC State Center for Health Statistics indicates that you gave birth to an infant within the age range we are interested in. If so, we encourage you to participate in this project through submitting the “First Years Inventory” (FYI) survey – either the paper survey in your packet or online version.
Your responses from the building blocks towards the goal of the NC Child Development Survey. Your responses to the FYI survey will enable us to learn about your infant. We are not saying that your infant is having any problems or is at at-risk for problems in the future. But, by participating now and in our follow-up surveys, you will assist us in developing a way to identify children who are at-risk for later developmental problems such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Early detection of developmental problems will allow early treatment, and hopefully, better outcomes.
Explore on the NCCDS website! For FYI survey participants especially– review our list of Frequently Asked Questions!
Check back for updates. Look for the latest infant health & development news or more on how to continue your involvement in the NC Child Development Survey!
