Families often have questions about development, school services, and caring for someone at home. These organizations can help you explore options and understand how to request support.
Start with TCRC. Families may request an assessment directly.
Early Start: eligible children under 3 with developmental delays/risks. Other services: qualifying lifelong developmental disabilities beginning before 18; provisional eligibility may apply under 5. Income is not an eligibility criterion.
Spanish: yes. Current plan includes Mixteco interpretation; ask about other Indigenous languages.
Visit websiteEarly intervention, physical, occupational and speech therapy, including home visits. For children under 3 with developmental concerns: contact Amigo Baby or TCRC. Evaluation and authorization determine services and funding.
Spanish: documented. Mixteco experience documented; confirm current staff/variant.
Visit websiteAdvocacy and service navigation for Indigenous families with children/youth ages 0-25 with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Spanish and Indigenous-centered language support; confirm language/variant.
Visit websiteThese programs help with parenting, child development, and navigating disability or school services.
Parent support, workshops and help with Early Start, school Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and regional services. For county residents with disabilities and their families.
Spanish groups/resources: yes. Indigenous interpretation: ask.
Visit websiteFree developmental screening and referrals for ages 0-5; no diagnosis needed. Call or text.
Spanish information available; ask about spoken support and Indigenous interpretation.
Visit websiteFree parent-child classes, screenings and family support for county families with children ages 0-5. No income or insurance requirement. Call or text.
English/Spanish classes confirmed. Indigenous languages: ask.
Visit websiteFree special education evaluation for eligible students whose disability affects education. Ages 3+: contact your school district. School and TCRC criteria differ.
Request Spanish or Indigenous interpretation for meetings.
Visit websiteFor a break from caregiving, ask about respite: another person provides approved care while you rest.
For caregivers of adults 60+ and grandparents raising grandchildren: support groups, training and possible respite. Eligibility and needs assessed.
Spanish: La Buena Vida serves Spanish-speaking caregivers countywide. Indigenous languages: ask.
Visit websiteFor eligible Medi-Cal recipients with age-related or disability care needs, including children. Home assessment determines authorized help; an enrolled relative may be a paid provider.
Spanish materials available. Ask for Spanish / Indigenous interpretation.
Visit websiteTCRC participants: ask your coordinator about respite, social recreation and camps. Assessment, an individual plan and authorization are required.
Spanish available; ask about Mixteco and other Indigenous interpretation.
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