The Family Focus Resource & Empowerment Center in L.A. produced this terrific video to share “Five Things You Can Do to Make Your Family Strong.” The content is based on the Five Protective Factors you may have heard about. Watch the video to learn more. It’s also available with Spanish subtitles if you click here.…
This week on the Neighborhood, we are recognizing Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW; April 11-17) and sharing resources on improving outcomes for Black mothers and addressing racial disparities in maternal health and mental health care. This year marks the fourth annual national BMHW campaign, sponsored by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance.…
The California Department of Education (CDE) recently distributed a handout entitled “Early Intervention Special Education Resources.” It gives a brief overview of three important programs:
- Desired Results (DR) Access Project
- Seeds of Partnership Project
- Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) …
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization declaring COVID-19…
Early Start Online Training
Registration for Early Start Online Spring Session is now closed.
Also, running from December 2020 to May 2021, two unique series of presentations will be offered:
- Telepractice
- Wellness, Mental Health, and Resilience
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OPEN Source - COVID-19 Resource Site
Early Start OPEN Source is a new area within the Early Start Online environment that provides access to curated resources related to the COVID-19 response but tailored to the needs of the Early Start community. Find and share resources, and stay connected to your Early Start peers and partners. To visit OPEN Source, CLICK HERE.
Latest from OPEN Source
Keeping Your Child On Track During COVID-19
Keeping Your Child On Track During COVID-19 |
Fact sheet from First 5 and Help Me Grow for parents…
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Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19
Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and their Families During COVID-19 |
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Stay Connected to Decrease Family Stress in Difficult Times
Stay Connected to Decrease Family Stress in Difficult Times |
Blog post and video from the Office of…
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Tips for Families: How to prepare for a remote EI visit (Spanish)PDF checklist for families (Spanish version) to prepare and participate in a remote home visit. From ECPC Technical Assistance Center and University of Connecticut UCEDD.
Tips for Families: How to prepare for a remote EI visit (Spanish) |
PDF checklist for families (Spanish version) to…
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COVID-19 Info for Providers
Please see the "Coronavirus Information and Resources" page on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) website for information, resources, and Departmental directives for providers and regional centers: https://www.dds.ca.gov/corona-virus-information-and-resources/
Need Local Resources for Families?
The Central Directory of Early Start Resources is now online. CLICK HERE to visit the Directory website, or visit the following URL: https://www.ceitan-earlystart.org/central-directory/
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