SERVICE AREAS

How Your Child and Family Will Benefit Child Health and Developmental Services Making sure your child is healthy in order to grow and learn. Screening for concerns in all areas such as speech, hearing, vision, and development. Following up on incomplete screening and treatment in any areas of concern; transportation may be provided for these services through your local Family Services office.

Education and Early Childhood Development Promoting school readiness by helping your child to be successful now and later in school and life. Helping your child build trust, independence, self control, and respect for others. Teaching and learning through exploring, observing and experimenting in a nurturing, safe and inviting place.

Parent Engagement Exploring ways to nurture your child’s growth and learning. Advancing your own learning interests in parenting, careers, and life goals by participating in parent groups and other activities. Forming connections with other parents, staff, and community members.

Child Health and Safety Keeping your child safe from injuries and from being exposed to illnesses. Child Nutrition Identifying nutritional needs. Providing healthy meals and snacks.

Behavioral Health Promoting good behavioral health and detecting any potential problems. Accessing, if requested, a professional to work with you on concerns.

Disability Services Screening and professional evaluation. Conducting, if needed, an Admission and Release Committee (ARC) to develop and implement an Individual Education Program (IEP) or an individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Family Partnerships Setting goals for your family. Creating Family Partnership Agreements. Exploring ways to be a leader and advocate for your family and child in the community and in future school settings.

Community Partnerships Learning about and using community services and resources. Participating, if interested, in the Health Services Advisory Committee or the Parent Engagement Advisory Committee.