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BIRTH TO THREE - EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
As part of California’s interagency system of early intervention services for parents of children from birth to age three, Matrix is your Family Resource Center (FRC). We provide information and support for families of children who are in California’s Early Start Program AND for those families whose children may be at risk for delays, but don’t qualify for Early Start and are in the Prevention Program.
ONE, TWO, THREE...Take these big steps for me!
STEP 1:
Support your baby's development through play and daily activities - click here for some positive parenting tips.
STEP 2:
Find information and resources in the community--don’t go it alone. Also, paying attention to what babies typically do at certain ages is important, since early intervention does work! If you have concerns, tell your doctor and call us.
STEP 3:
Share concerns about your child’s development promptly. Don’t wait--discuss your concerns with your pediatrician. Contact your regional center [see below for a listing of regional centers in the North Bay or call 1-800-BABY (2229).] Referrals may be made, in writing or by telephone, to the regional center that serves your area.
Call Matrix to talk to a Parent Advisor. Read Learn the Signs. Act Early--important milestone information sheets and checklists (available in English and Spanish).
Click here to learn more about the Matrix Early Start Program or visit the State of California Early Start Home Page.
State Early Start BabyLine: (800) 515-BABY
Early Start Complaint Unit at the Office of Human Rights and Advocacy Services: (916) 654-1888
Moving From Early Start to Preschool
Community Resource Guide:
Matrix Early Intervention Resource Guide to Government Agencies and Nonprofits [searchable database]
The MATRIX Early Edition
The Early Edition is a newsletter published by Matrix to meet the needs of families with children with special needs, ages birth to 36 months.
Golden Gate Regional Center (serving Marin County) -- 415.945.1600. For referrals call: 1-888-339-3305. www.ggrc.org.
North Bay Regional Center (serving Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties)
Napa County Office: 707.256.1100 | Sonoma County Office 707.569.2000
www.nbrc.net/early.html
Please note: Matrix Parent Network & Resource Center does not recommend or endorse any treatment, philosophy or program. We encourage you to obtain information from a variety of sources before considering any course of action.
