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BIRTH TO 3 - EARLY YEARS 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 receive Prevention Resource and Referral Services (PRRS).
PREVENTION RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES (PRRS)
EARLY YEARS RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS
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 local 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 800.515.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).
For information about PRRS from the state's Department of Developmental Services, click here.
EARLY YEARS RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS
Resource Guides:
Local and State Resource Guide to Government Agencies and Nonprofits [search by Early Intervention]
National Early Years Groups and Resources
Publications:
The Early Edition is a newsletter published by Matrix to meet the needs of families who have children with special needs, ages birth to 36 months.
Early Years publications from Matrix
Early Years publications from other agencies
Video:
Child Outcomes: Step by Step. A video showing the three childhood outcomes adopted by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and reported on by all state early intervention (Part C) and preschool Special Education (Part B/619) programs as part of their Annual Performance Report (APR). The video explains functioning necessary for each child to be an active and successful participant at home, in the community, and in other places like a child care program or preschool. Created by the Early Childhood Outcomes Center, this wonderfully cute and helpful video is being used to train staff or orient families.
Golden Gate Regional Center (serving Marin County) - 415.945.1600. For referrals call 888.339.3305.
North Bay Regional Center (serving Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties)
Napa County Office: 707.256.1100 | Sonoma County Office 707.569.2000
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.
