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What's New:
- Family Cost Participation Program Policy for Early Start
- Early Start Personnel Development Fund/Scholarships
Families whose infants or toddlers have or are at risk for developmental delay or disability can receive an "Early Start" in the State of California. Teams of service coordinators, healthcare providers, early intervention specialists, therapists, and parent resource specialists can evaluate and assess an infant or toddler and provide appropriate early intervention services to children eligible for California's Early Intervention system of services.
Are you concerned about a young child's development?
The Reason For Concern Brochure can help you see if your child's development is like that of other children the same age.
Available in English | Spanish | Chinese | Hmong | Vietnamese (PDF)
Are you searching for support from other parents and assistance on how to navigate the Early Start system?
Early Start Family Resource Centers (FRC's) can help. They provide a variety of family support services.
Available in English | Spanish | Vietnamese (PDF)
Are you looking for a directory of service providers?
The Early Start Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources is a comprehensive resource for parents, family members, service providers, and members of the public that provides information on the early intervention resources available in California by county. Available in English (PDF) 
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