Resources
The following list contains local, state, and national resources for addressing the behavioral, developmental, and health needs of young children, as well as support services for families and professionals.
Behavior:
- Center for Evidence-Based Practice:
Young Children with Challenging Behavior: website »
Great website with many articles, strategies, and handouts on working with young children and their parents around behavior issues.
Development:
- North Bay Regional Center’s Early Start program
phone : 569-2022; website »
If you or a parent have concerns about a very young child’s development (birth–36 months). Contact the Early Start program of North Bay Regional Center. Free assessment and services available.
Disponible en español.
- Special Education Preschool Services (Formerly under the umbrella of SELPA then SCOE). If you or a parent have developmental concerns about a preschool age child (age 3–5 before Kindergarten). Parents can contact the child’s local elementary school and request a screening.
Disponible en español.
Special Needs Information/Agencies:
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Infant Development Association of California: website »
- ZERO TO THREE: website »
- Centers for Disease Control website »
Has great developmental milestones handouts as well as handouts about specific developmental disabilities.
Recursos en español.
- The National Organization for the Education of Young Children website »
Many resources and links.
- Center for Inclusive Child Care website »
Resources and online training modules on special needs issues.
Parenting Organizations
- Northern Sonoma County Mothers' Club: website »
- Rohnert Park—Cotati Mothers' Club: website »
- Santa Rosa Mothers' Club: website »
- California Parenting Institute (CPI) website »
- Parents Place website »
- Sonoma County Medical Journal: website »
Special Needs Information
Childcare Resources
- California Childcare Health Program (1-800-333-3212)
The California Childcare Health Program is available to take phone calls from providers regarding issues of health and safety. They also have a great website with lots of great parent and professional handouts and links to other websites.
Recursos en español.
- Sonoma County Child Care Association (237-4911)
Local professional organization for family childcare providers in Sonoma County. Membership includes newsletter, trainings, social get-togethers, online group, peer support and more. website »
Disponible en español.
- 4Cs (544-3077)
A variety of programs for childcare providers including referral, trainings, toy library, etc. website »
Disponible en español.
- River Coast Children’s Services (869-3613)
A variety of programs for providers out on the River and in West County including referral, training, Kindergym, and support. website »
Disponible en español.
- Mini Grant Program (565-6680)
A First 5-funded program providing mini and matching grants to programs serving children birth to 5 years old and their families. Childcare and preschool programs can apply for grants of up to $5000 to improve their programs. website »
Disponible en español.
- Sonoma C.A.R.E.S. Stipend Program (524-2639)
A program that provides stipends of $50–$2500 to childcare professionals continuing their ECE education by taking college classes. web page»
Disponible en español.
- California Early Childhood Mentor Program:
Contact the Santa Rosa Junior College Child Development Department (527-4315)
A program for experienced providers, teachers, and directors interested in further professional growth as well as mentoring other professionals. website »
Disponible en español.
- Santa Rosa Junior College Child Development Department (527-4315) website »
Disponible en español.
- Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (415-289-2300) Provides on-site training for infant–toddler caregivers in center-based or family childcare settings. website »
Disponible en español.
Special Notices
- Recall of Pacifiers: link »
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