Please Donate to WarmLine this Giving Tuesday, December 1.
       With school sites closed during COVID-19, families have lost connection to their schools – many children have been left behind, particularly those in special education. 
       Parents have unique special education questions, such as:  
  • Is my child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) still valid?  
  • How can I help my child to participate in distance learning? 
  • Can I get my child assessed for special education during the pandemic?  
      WarmLine’s special education services have never been more critical in meeting families’ needs.  WL has helped over 180 families since the start of distance learning in March 2020, but hundreds more are in need! 
       Will you help to sustain our special education services at this critical time with a tax-deductible gift? 
  • $50 provides special education one to one consultation for 2 families 
  • $100 provides IEP preparation for 3 families 
  • $250 provides 2 special education trainings for parents 
Photo of mother and father with a baby.


WarmLine was founded by and is staffed by parents who share the common experience of parenting a child with developmental delays or disabilities. Our vision is to cultivate and grow a culture where all children have dreams for the future.

There is no charge and no referral needed. Call us at 916-455-9500 or send an email. Para servicios en Espanol, usted puede llamar al 916-922-1490 o ir a Informacion en Espanol.
   Done a WarmLine this Giving Martes 1 de diciembre
      Con los planteles escolares cerrados durante el COVID-19, las familias han perdido la conexión con sus escuelas; muchos niños se han quedado atrás, especialmente aquellos en educación especial.
       Los padres tienen preguntas únicas sobre educación especial, como:
    ¿Sigue siendo válido el Plan de educación individual (IEP) de mi hijo?
    ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a participar en el aprendizaje a distancia?
    ¿Puedo hacer que mi hijo sea evaluado para educación especial durante la pandemia?
      Los servicios de educación especial de WarmLine nunca han sido más críticos para satisfacer las necesidades de las familias. WL ha ayudado a más de 180 familias desde el inicio del aprendizaje a distancia en marzo de 2020, ¡pero cientos más lo necesitan!
       ¿Ayudará a mantener nuestros servicios de educación especial en este momento crítico con una donación deducible de impuestos?
    $ 50 proporciona consultas individuales de educación especial para 2 familias
    $ 100 proporciona preparación del IEP para 3 familias
    $ 250 proporciona 2 capacitaciones de educación especial para padres

WHO DO WE HELP?

Who Calls WarmLine?
Parents who have questions about their child's development, developmental delay or disability (birth - 22 years old) such as:
  • How is my child growing, learning, speaking or behaving?
  • My child was just diagnosed with a delay or disability. Now what? Are there programs available?
  • Can special education help my child?
  • What options does my child have as they grow up (education, employment, independent living)?
  • How can I advocate for my child?
  • How do I connect with other families like mine?

WHAT WE DO

Early Start Family Resource Center - Funded by the Calif. Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS)
Serving families of children birth-3 years old in 6 counties (Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, El Dorado, Nevada & Alpine)
  • Talk to a WarmLine parent who gets what you are going through...parenting can be a lonely job.
  • Family activities, play groups and workshops to:
    • Build knowledge of parenting and child development,
    • Create meaningful connections with other families,
    • Foster children's social and emotional competence, which is the foundation of all development.
  • Assistance at age 3 with transition into special education services - workshops, information and one-to-one consultation.
  • Publications, website full of resources, family e-newsletter, Facebook, private Facebook groups (English and Spanish), and Instagram.
Donations Support
  • Activities for children over 3 years old.
  • Sibling Workshops.
  • Parent Leadership training.
  • Parent scholarships to conferences.
{Image to left of screen is of retired WarmLine Executive Director Kelly Young with the words "We Are WarmLine." Click on the video to play a video about our organization.}
​Refer families to our services: Professionals Only
Online Referral Form (English)
Consentimiento para Referencia (descargar)
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​Special thanks to our supporters at the
George and Lena Valente Foundation.
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