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• DDS - Early Start
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EARLY START PROGRAM
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Welcome to Matrix Family Resource Center |
Our Matrix Family Resource Center (FRC) program is part of California’s interagency system of early intervention services for children, birth to 36 months. Our FRC staff is here to provide information and support to help you care for your baby. Check out the state's Early Start home page at California Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
Paying attention to what babies typically do at certain ages is important, because early intervention does work! If you have concerns, tell your doctor and call us. See Learn the Signs. Act Early -- important milestone information sheets and checklists (available in English and Spanish).
Early Start Publications
Transition From Early Start to Preschool [Para español, haga clic aquí]
Turning 3 [Para español, haga clic aquí]
Help! My child is transitioning out of Early Start [will download in both English and Spanish]
Early Years Resources and Publications
Other Resources
- California Head Start
- Child Development and Public Health
- Early Start Complaint Unit at the Office of Human Rights and Advocacy Services: 916.654.1888
- Infant Development Association of California
- My Child Without Limits
- State Early Start BabyLine: 800.515.BABY
- Zero to Three - National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
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