Some of the Early Start free materials may be downloaded from this webpage, or you can email the completed Publications Order Form PDF to earlystart@dds.ca.gov
Community Resources Infographic:
- Available in: English | Chinese | Eastern Armenian | Western Armenian | Farsi | Hmong | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese PDF NEW
Updated in 2015, presents federal and state laws governing Early Start including Part C of the
Individuals with Disabilities Act and the California Early Intervention Services Act.
A directory of more than 800 state and local agencies that provide early intervention services in California.
- Online Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources A directory that helps parents, providers, and members of the public find valuable resources for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities or delays and concerns.
Available in: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
- Available in: English | Chinese | Spanish | Vietnamese
- A two page summary of procedural safeguards – English | Spanish | Vietnamese
- Available in: English | Chinese | Eastern Armenian | Western Armenian | Farsi | Hmong | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese PDF NEW
- Available in: English | Chinese | Native American | Spanish | Vietnamese
- Available in: English | Spanish | Vietnamese
This brochure is a collaborative effort between the Department of Developmental Services and the California Department of Education. The brochure is designed to facilitate finding and identifying young children who may benefit from early intervention or specialized education services and to encourage appropriate referrals regarding these children to Early Start and special education preschool services. It can be ordered through the Publications Order Form.
For free downloadable resources please go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and choose from a variety of resources: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/freematerials.html#toolsfortrackingmilestones-2017
For more information regarding Early Start services and referrals, please contact the Early Start BabyLine at 800 – 515 – BABY (800 – 515 – 2229) or earlystart@dds.ca.gov
Last modified: November 25, 2020