Early Start, for babies and toddlers who need extra help to grow and learn. New to us? See who can get services.
At this age
For ages Birth to 3
Early Start
Babies learn skills like smiling, waving and taking their first steps. Some babies need extra help to reach these steps. Early Start gives that help, and supports your family too.
When your child is 30 to 32 months old, you meet with your Early Start service coordinator and your school district. Together you make a plan for when your child turns 3. After that, your child may get services from us, special education from the school, community programs, or more than one of these.
Useful at every age
Family Welcome Experience
An online course in 5 short videos, to watch at your own pace: our services, help in your community, money help, and housing help. In English and Spanish.
Understanding the diagnosis
Guides for families about autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy and intellectual disability. In English, Spanish and Farsi.
Westside Family Resource and Empowerment Center
Support for families from other families, with monthly support groups. In the same building as us. Call (310) 258-4063.
Design noteEach item above is entered once, with the ages it is for, and appears on every age page it applies to. The “For ages” line comes from that setting. On your live site the same text is copied onto four pages. The “Turning 3” text is your own Transition Conference section, rewritten plainly.
