Special Needs
Description
First 5 Contra Costa funds the following programs to:
- Provide parents of children with special needs with peer support and training to help them care for their child.
- Help children with special needs to thrive in licensed child care settings by providing Inclusion Facilitators to work one-on-one with children, providers, and parents.
- Assist parents with disabilities through a support group, home visits, and by providing modified baby care equipment, such as a device that helps deaf parents know when their baby is crying.
Results
- Over 300 families of children with special needs received one-on-one and group support, mentoring, and assistance navigating the disability service system. As a result, parents improved their ability to care for their child.
- 122 children and 66 child care providers received assistance through the Inclusion Program. Most providers stated that the program helped a child to remain in their care or find a more appropriate child care setting.
- Last year 13 parents with disabilities participated in a support group. Some high-need parents received home visits and adaptive equipment.
2009-2010 Allocation
$570,592
Contractors
- Contra Costa ARC/CARE Parent Network
- The Contra Costa Child Care Council
- Through the Looking Glass
Community Served
Countywide program
More Information
Support for parents who have children with special needs:
CARE Parent Network
(800) 281-3023
Child Care Inclusion Program:
Contra Costa Child Care Council
(925) 676-5442
Support for parents with disabilities:
Through the Looking Glass
(800) 644-2666
TTY (800) 804-1616
