Early
Childhood Direction Center
The
Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC), funded by the New York
State Education Department, provides free confidential information
and referral services to parents and professionals for children
from birth to five years of age with diagnosed or suspected special
needs. The ECDC staff is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. atÊ(212)
746-6175.Ê Services are available in English and Spanish.