This page contains resources for families with children between the ages of 12-14 years old.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, discuss them with your child’s doctor. To learn more about regional center services or specialized education services, please visit:
The California Department of Developmental Services Website
Regional Center Information: Regional Centers
Self-Determination Program: Self-Determination Program (SDP)
The California Department of Education Website
California Department of Education
Services & Resources – Special Education
The California Department of Social Services Website
Home | California Dept. of Social Services
Child Care and Development Programs
California Department of Education- Special Education Resources
- Rights of Parents and Children (English) – Quality Assurance Process
- Services & Resources – Special Education
- Special Education – Specialized Programs
- Common Core Resources for Special Education – Special Education
- Special Education Transportation Guidelines – Laws, Regulations, & Policies
- Student Accessibility Resources – California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) System
- 10 Things Parents Need to Know – Common Core Resources for Special Education
- Family Involvement & Partnerships – Special Education
- Deaf Education – State Special Schools
- California Parent Organizations – Quality Assurance Process
- Alternate Assessment Decision-Making Tool for California – CAASPP
California School for the Deaf- Riverside
WestEd
Institute for Community Inclusion
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
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
UC Davis MIND Institute
Braille Institute: Youth Program
Procedural Safeguards
California Parent Organizations for Resources
Center for Parent Information and Resources
Family Empowerment Center (FEC)
Indian Education Center
Family Education- California School for the Deaf- Riverside
California Hands & Voices: Advocacy, Support and Training
California Hands and Voices Post-Secondary Transition Online Module for Parents Teens
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities- UC Davis MIND Institute
California State Independent Living Council (SILC)
Disabilities Rights California (DRC)
Disabilities Services 101- Benefits Planning
Fiesta Educativa Inc
U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Affairs
Family Voices of California
UC Davis MIND Institute
California Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
Regional Center (RC) Information
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) information
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
For a full list of services and resources available, please visit the Department of Health Care Services’ Website: Services
Children’s Medical Services
Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Medi-Cal Premium Payments for the “Medi-Cal for Families” Program
- Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens
- Medi-Cal Child Brochure
- Medi-Cal Teen Brochure
- Ways to Apply for Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Coverage for EPSDT
- 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
- 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 (smilecalifornia.org)
- Medi-Cal Dental Program – Providers – 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
- Babies and Kids | MouthHealthy – Oral Health Information from the ADA
- S. Department of Health & Human Services: Healthy Habits for Happy Smiles: Toothbrushing Positions for Your Child with a Disability
- 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
Centers for Disease Control
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
California Department of Health and Human Services- Mental Health Resources for Youth
Healthy Relationships in Adolescence
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Sexual Health and IDD Resources
The Arc
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
Life Journey Through Autism: A Guide for Transition to Adulthood (2nd ed.) Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Consumer Self-Advocacy (Resources)
California Department of Social Services Resources
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Resources
UC Davis MIND Institute
Social Emotional Learning Alliance for California (SEL4CA)
Deaf Education and Families Project
California State Resources
The Power of the Adolescent Brain: A TAG Talk
LGBTQ+ and Disability Resources
Supported Life Institute
Club 21 Learning Resources & Resources Center for Individuals with Down Syndrome
Last modified: July 8, 2024
