The Hays Area Children’s Center, in cooperation with Hays Interagency Coordinating Council, will offer free developmental screenings for children in Ellis and Rush counties.

Screenings will be Friday, Aug. 21, at Hays Area Children’s Center, 94 Lewis Drive.

The screenings are for children ages birth to 3. Children ages 3 to kindergarten-age can be screened at no cost if parents have a specific concern about the child’s development.
The screenings help track progress in several developmental areas, including speech, language, vision, hearing, thinking, motor skills and personal-social behavior. Parents who have any concerns about their child’s development are encouraged to make an appointment, as screening can help catch possible problems at a younger age and lead to better outcomes.

To make an appointment or for more information, call the Hays Area Children’s Center at (785) 625-3257. Appointments should be made at least 24 hours in advance, as some paperwork is required.