Who we help:
We help families whose children may have, or are suspected of having a disability, this may include one or more of the following:
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Developmental Disability
Autism, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Speech and Language Delays
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Medical/Health Issue
Cerebral Palsy, Asthma, Diabetes, Premature birth
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Behavioral Need
ADD/ADHD, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
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Learning Disability
Dyslexia, Auditory Processing Disorder, Non Verbal Language Processing Disorder
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Physical Impairment
Spina Bifida, Visual Impairments, Blindness, Deafness
We operate these programs:
Early Childhood
For parents of children ages birth to five years, who are suspected of, at risk for, or diagnosed with a disability or special need.
- Ages and Stages Developmental Screening (for children 0-5)
- Grow Together parent/child playgroup
- Referral and coordination for Developmental Assessments
- In-home visits
- Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) assistance
- Planning for transition to preschool and/or kindergarten
- Triple P ® - individual Positive Parenting Problem sessions
Education Support
- For parents of children ages 5-22 struggling in school due to academic or behavior issues
- Assistance with requesting Special Education assessments
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) planning and IEP accompaniment
- Assistance with 504 Plans
- General Education Services and Supports
- Special education workshops and IEP preparation clinic
- Assistance communicating with your child's Education Team
- Transition Planning Consultations
Parenting Education
For parents of children ages 0 to 25, who have or are suspected of having a disability or special need. Services include: Individualized service navigation for specialized systems Regional Center, CCS, Juvenile Justice, IHSS, Social Security, and Mental Health.
These classes are offered to help parents gain skills and knowledge to navigate specialized systems and to better advocate for their child. Classes include:
- Triple P ® Parenting Classes
- Parent Stress Reducation Class
- Parent Project
- Tech Support
Family Resources
For families of children ages 0 to 22 who have, or are suspected of having a disability or special need.
- Public Benefits Application Assistance
- Basic Needs and Emergency Financial Assistance
- Parent Support Groups
- Family Gatherings
YouthCAN
For youth with special needs ages 18 to 25 preparing for life as an adult. Help includes transition planning consultation, information, and access to Transition Support Services