Early Start (0-3)

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Understanding Early Intervention Services

Learn about Early Intervention Services for children with special needs appropriate from birth to age 3 in California.

Transition From Early Start: Get an Early Start Video Series

Learn about the transition process to school district support when a child who is receiving services through Early Start in California turns three and those ser...

Early Intervention Services Available in California: Get an Early Start Video Series

In this video and the accompanying resource guide will help you learn what services are available in California and how to access them.

Struggles at Storytime: Get an Early Start Video Series

Learn some simple tips and tools to help your 0-3 year old who struggles with traditional storytime activities.

How to Connect with PHP Online: Get an Early Start

This video will show you how to connect with the Get an Early Start Program at Parents Helping Parents on our website. It's a quick review of all the features a...

Early Start Program – The Basics

By Santa Clara County Office of Education
Learn the basics about the Early Start Program for children with qualifying needs.

All About Individual Family Service Plans: What is an IFSP?

Learn about the Early Start services and the process that takes place for a family to enroll and get ready for the first IFSP meeting.

The IFSP Meeting: What can I expect? How can I best participate?

In this video, we explaining what an IFSP meeting is, who might be there, and most importantly, what you, as a parent, can ask and do at that meeting.

How do I get Help at Home?: Get an Early Start

Early Start services can, and do, happen in your home- and can be done remotely! Find out how to sign up for services in this short video.

Tips for Virtual Sessions at Home: Get an Early Start

It can be a little scary when you have a little one at home that needs therapy or evaluations done, and they are being offered over the computer or your phone. ...

The Story of Max: Early Start in California

By California Department of Developmental Services
This short animated video, produced by California Early Start/DDS, shows a family going through the process of applying for and receiving Early Start services.

Transition at age 3: From Early Start to Preschool in Santa Clara County

Learn both required elements for transition and recommended practices to support families and their children as they successfully navigate the transition from E...

Early Start Referrals and Assessments in the Time of COVID

Representatives from SARC and the Santa Clara County Office of Education provide information on Early Start referrals, assessments, and services in Santa Clara ...