It's important to keep in mind that all children develop differently and at their own pace; however if your concerns about your child's development persist, call your health care provider, community health clinic or a public health nurse to inquire about an evaluation for your child.

 

You know your child's abilities, personality, and frustrations. Yet, you may not have the information or expertise you need to effectively assist your child's growth and development. By working closely with families, early intervention professionals and family resource center (PHP) staff can help parents address their concerns, identify needs and resources to address those needs, and set a course of action.

 

PHP Services for families with infants and toddlers:

• Early Intervention and Resources at PHP (Document Download)

• Monthly Parent Coffee

• Learn and Play 

• Technology for Infants and Preschoolers

• Educational Events for Parents and Professionals

 

Do You Live in Santa Clara County?

If you are concerned about your child's development, the first step is to have your child referred for an assessment. In Santa Clara County call 1-800-404-5900

 

You can refer your child directly to the early intervention program in your county, or you can have your child's physician or another professional make the referral for you.

 

Transition - IFSP to IEP

http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-a40.pdf

http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c158.pdf

 

 

First 5 Santa Clara County Family Resource Centers 

http://www.first5kids.org/frc

 

Statewide and National Resources 

• Zero to Three Website http://www.zerotothree.org/

• Developmental Milestones CDC Website  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/index.html

• Physical developmental delays http://motordelay.aap.org/ 

• DDS Early Start Website http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/WhatsES.cfm

• Early Start: A Family Introduction DDS Brochure  http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/docs/FamilyIntroduction_EarlyStart_English.pdf

• CEITAN Early Start Website (formerly WestEd) http://www.ceitan-earlystart.org/

• Disability Rights California Early Start  http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/504001Ch12.pdf

• Family Resource Center Network of California http://www.frcnca.org

 

Every state has an early intervention program serving eligible families with children from birth to their third birthday. In California, this program is called Early Start. Parents Helping Parents serves as the Family Resource Center for Early Start families in Santa Clara County.

 

In California call 800-515-BABY or e-mail Early Start at earlystart@dds.ca.gov

 

PHP is looking forward to having your family involved in its Early Start supports.