Community Inclusion Program
This program is designed
to support families as they take their child with special needs to typical recreational activities and educational programs such as swim lessons,
Kindergym, etc., in their own communities.
Consultation Project
The Behavioral Consultation Project provides free, on-site consultation to childcare and preschool programs serving children 0–5 years old (before Kindergarten). We work collaboratively with childcare providers, preschool teachers and families to address behavioral, temperamental, developmental or mental health issues. We offer consulting for inclusion support of children with special needs. We can also do staff training and workshops on a variety of topics. The project is a partnership of Early Learning Institute, Jewish Family and Children Services, and ABC Special Start. To make a referral please call ELI at (707) 591-0170.
Challenging Behavior Series
The Behavioral Consultation Project, in partnership with 4Cs, Sonoma County Child Care Association, and Sonoma County Association for the Education of Young Children, is offering a 3-night series on working with children with challenging behavior.
The workshop is for family childcare providers, teachers, and licensed exempt providers. Participants will learn how to identify common causes of behavior and effective ways of guiding children. The focus will be on positive, relationship based approaches such as Teacher Child Interaction Training and Positive Behavioral Supports.
After each workshop, participants can receive support via phone, web or site visits to integrate the workshop information into their program. Professional growth hours available for CARES participants. Food will be provided.
Wednesday Dates:
(English): October 21, November 18, and January 20
(Español): October 7, November, 4, January 13
Time: 6:30–9:00 PM
Location: 4Cs, 396 Tesconi Ct., Santa Rosa, CA , 95401
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Early Intervention
Home Visit Program
Individualized early
intervention services are designed to meet the needs of any child who is
disabled and/or experiencing a developmental delay, within the context of
the child's most natural environment. Early intervention specialists address
the needs of all developmental domains as well as provide guidance and support
regarding familial, educational and medical concerns and issues. Early Intervention
serves children from birth to 36+ months.
Families First Services
A new, county-wide program that provides three home visits over the course of the first year of a baby’s life. Free to first time parents.
Playgroups Services
Educationally based playgroups that offer a child and his/her family the opportunity to meet and interact with other children and families in a safe and supportive environment.
Additional Services
Evaluation and On-going Assessment
A service designed to provide identification of at-risk and/or developmentally
disabled children by providing Evaluations and on-going assessments within
the local community. Free to all parents or care providers.
High-Risk Infant Follow Up Program
ELI is contracted through California Children's Services to provide
developmental assessments for premature infants and their families. These assessments
provide important information on how these children are achieving their
developmental milestones.
Tech 'n Tots Program (Assistive Communication
Technology)
Families make living and learning environments more user
friendly for their very young children
with special needs.
Toy Lending Library
Provides stimulating and
educational toys, books and sensory art materials for a wide range of children
at no cost to their families.
Watch Me Grow(pdf) Mirame grecer(pdf)
Universal developmental screenings for children ages 0–5 in
the School Readiness catchment area.
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