This page contains resources for families with children between the ages of birth to 5 years old.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, discuss them with your child’s doctor. To learn if your child may benefit from early intervention or specialized education services through California’s Early Start Program, please visit:
The California Department of Developmental Services Early Start website: DDS Early Start. For more information regarding Early Start services, please contact the Early Start Baby Line at 800-515-BABY (2229) or earlystart@dds.ca.gov.
Regional Center Information: Regional Centers
Self-Determination Program: Self-Determination Program (SDP)
Autism Transparency and Data: Autism: CA Department of Developmental Services
The California Department of Education Website
California Department of Education
Early Education – Specialized Programs
Services & Resources – Special Education
The California Department of Social Services Website
California Department of Social Services
Child Care and Development Programs
California Child Care Resource & Referral Network
California Department of Education
- Inclusion Works- Creating Child Care Programs That Promote Belonging for Children with Disabilities
- Resource and Referral County Listing – Child Development
California Department of Social Services
California Department of Education (CDE)- Special Education Resources
- Rights of Parents and Children (English) – Quality Assurance Process
- Services & Resources – Special Education
- Student Accessibility Resources – California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System
- Special Education Transportation Guidelines – Laws, Regulations, & Policies
- 10 Things Parents Need to Know – Common Core Resources for Special Education
- Family Involvement & Partnerships – Special Education
- Deaf Education – State Special Schools
- Resources for Parents and Families – Child Development
- Special Education – Specialized Programs
- Alternate Assessment Decision-Making Tool for California – CAASPP
- Common Core Resources for Special Education
- Recursos en español (Education Resources for Spanish Speakers)
Early Education Resources
- Early Start Resources – Preschool Transitions
- CDE Impact Inclusion Workgroup
- Inclusive Early Education Resources – Child Development
- Inclusive Early Education Expansion Program – Child Development
- Universal Prekindergarten
- Universal Prekindergarten FAQs – Elementary
- PDG-R Needs Assessment: Early Learning and Care Equity Landscape – Preschool Development Grant
- Early Education – Specialized Programs
WestEd
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
California School for the Deaf (CSD)- Riverside
Inclusive School Physical Education and Physical Activity- Centers for Disease Control
- Inclusive School Physical Education and Physical Activity | Healthy Schools
- Inclusion in School Physical Education and Physical Activity
Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
- Ready To Learn
- Family Math Toolkit | Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Tips & Resources | Early Childhood Education
UC Davis MIND Institute
Procedural Safeguards
- California Department of Developmental Services Early Start: Parents’ Rights
- California Department of Education: Rights of Parents and Children-Quality Assurance Process (English)
California Department of Social Services (DSS)
Family Resource Center (FRC) Information
- Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA)
- Regional Center Early Start Intake and Family Resource Centers
Family Education Centers (FECs)
- Seeds of Partnership – Family Empowerment Centers Overview
- Seeds of Partnership – Find Family Empowerment Centers by County
Family Voices of California
Center for Parent Information and Resources
California Parent Organizations for Resources
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities- UC Davis MIND Institute
Family Education- California School for the Deaf- Riverside
Hands and Voices- Advocacy, Support, and Training
Disability Rights California (DRC)
Fiesta Educativa Inc.
U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs
Child Welfare Information Gateway
National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Information
UC Davis MIND Institute
California Department of Developmental Services
Regional Center (RC) Information
California Department of Health Care Services
California Department of Social Services
LEAD-K Family Services
Deaf Access Program
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. (all ages)
NORCAL Services for Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Deaf Counseling Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA)
Abilitypath- Inspiring Inclusion
Braille Institute
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
For a full list of services and resources available, please visit the California Department of Health Care Services’ Website and the Children’s Medical Services page
Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment
- Ways to Apply for Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Health Plan Directory
- Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens
- Medi-Cal Child Brochure
- Medi-Cal Teen Brochure
- Pharmacy Benefits/Vision Care
Medi-Cal Early Periodic Screening Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT)
- Medi-Cal Coverage for EPSDT
- EPSDT Benefit Overview and Policy
- EPSDT-Skilled Nursing Services
- EPSDT Dental
- Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Outreach & Education Toolkit Enrollee-Facing Materials All Comer Webinar
- EPSDT Mental Health Services
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on EPSDT Screenings
- EPSDT Training
Dental Resources
- About | Smile California
- Find A Dentist | Smile California
- Babies (0-3) | Smile California
- Kids (4-12) | Smile California
- Medi-Cal Covers Your Client’s Dental Needs
- Medi-Cal cubre los servicios dentales de su cliente
- Medi-Cal Covers Dental for Former Foster Youth
- Medi-Cal Dental – Dental Case Management Program
- America’s Pediatric Dentists- The Big Authority on Little Teeth
- American Pediatric Dentists- Periodicity of Examination, Preventative Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance/Counseling, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Developmental Disabilities & Oral Health | National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- S. Department of Health & Human Services: Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles: Toothbrushing Positions for Your Child with a Disability
- Babies and Kids | MouthHealthy – Oral Health Information from the ADA
- National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center: Bright Futures Oral Health Pocket Guide
Covered California
- Covered California™ | The Official Site of California’s Health Insurance Marketplace
- Providing Enrollment Assistance
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Early Brain Development and Health
- Development Milestones
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Learn About Child Development
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC) Network
California Department of Health and Human Services- Mental Health Resources for Youth
California Department of Health Care Services- Children’s Services
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Bright Futures Resources for Children and Teens
The Arc
Zero to Three
The Center for IDEA Early Childhood Data Systems (DaSy)
California Early Start for Deaf Children
Deaf Education and Families Project
American Society for Deaf Children
California Department of Social Services Resources
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Resources
UC Davis MIND Institute
- Assistive Technology Resource Information
- Child Development Resource Information
- Early Intervention Resource Information
- Education Program
Early Start Neighborhood
Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California (SEL4CA)
California State Resources
Club 21 Learning Resources & Resources Center for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Last modified: December 2, 2024
