Resources

AFIRM Website For EBP Modules

Alternatives to Conservatorship

Alternativas a las tutelas limitadas

Assistive Technology

Child Care/Respite

Conservatorship

Court Mandated Parenting Classes

Domestic Violence Resources

Early Start Screening

Early Start Transition Process

Housing

IHSS

Postpartum Resources

SSI

Social Programs

Transportation

WIC

Frequently Asked Questions

The Family Resource Center is staffed primarily by trained parents who have children with disabilities. We have experience finding resources and information, as well as, navigating the system of supports for children and adults.

No, all of our services are free.

No

You can write a letter to the special education department requesting an evaluation for
your child in all areas of suspected disability. You should include in your letter all of your
concerns to get a complete assessment. Drop of a copy at the district’s special
education office (and keep a copy for yourself). The district will respond with either an
assessment plan or notice of why they don’t believe your child needs assessment.

The district has 15 days to get you an assessment plan after you request it. You should return the assessment plan within 15 days. Once the district has received the signed plan, they have 60 days to evaluate and hold an IEP meeting to discuss the results of
the evaluations.

Regional Center provides services for eligible people with a developmental disability and early intervention (Early Start) for eligible infants and toddlers. To qualify after 3 years of age, a child needs to be diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Autism, Intellectual Disability. In some cases a consumer may be eligible if they need services similar to someone with an Intellectual Disability. The disability must have been present prior to the consumer’s 18th birthday.

CCS is a state program for low income children 0-21 with complex medical needs to get the services and treatment they need. CCS also provides physical and occupational
therapy to children with certain physical disabilities regardless of income.

This is a program for children 0-3 who are at risk of – or who have already been diagnosed with – a developmental delay. These children are served by the Regional Center of the East Bay. Children with orthopedic, vision or hearing impairment receive early start services through their school districts.

Before your child turns three, both the Regional Center and the school district will evaluate your child. The school district will determine whether the child is eligible for special education. The regional center will determine whether the child remains eligible for Regional Center services. If the child is eligible for CCS, they may continue to provide the child with medically necessary physical and occupational therapy.

There are services that students are eligible for between the ages 3-22 from the regional center.