Early Start
What is Early Start?
Early Start is California’s Early Intervention Program, in response to federal legislation, specifically for infants, toddlers and their families. The program works to ensure that coordinated efforts are family centered, which fits in with Lake Family Resource Center’s (Lake FRC) person centered, trauma informed values.
Babies develop at their own pace, however if you (or your doctor) are concerned about the development of your child, we are here to help! If a parent, family member, caregiver or professional has any concern about a child’s development, it is best to identify the concern as soon as possible as the first three years are very important in a child’s life. The sooner a concern is identified, the sooner the child and family can receive specialized services to support growth and development.
All infants and toddlers are potentially eligible for early intervention services and Lake FRC can help evaluate and determine eligibility. Our services are always confidential and offered at no cost.
Contact Us!
707-279-0563 x 224
info@lakefrc.org
More About Us
The Early Start Program is a state-wide, service to parents and caregivers with eligible children 0-3 years of age. As a parent or caregiver, you know you child. You may have noticed that your child is growing or developing differently then other children. Don’t delay, contact the Early Start program at Lake Family Resource Center.
Services in Early Start
- Information on child development
- Information on community resources
- Referrals to community agencies
- Parent-to-Parent support
- Play groups
- Parent training and education opportunities
- Developmental monitoring
- Assistance navigating the Early Start System
- Assistance identifying and meeting your child’s unique strengths and needs
- Assistance in tracking and documenting your child’s developmental progress
- Information and referrals to local, state and national services and resources
- Provides culturally responsive services
- Community outreach activities
- Transition assistance when child turns 3 years old and exits the Early Start Program.
More Resources
Here are links to additional resources that may be of interest:
