Mission
Statement
Our mission is to provide information,
education, and support to promote
and strengthen the foundation of
families and children with special
needs to face the challenges of
the present and create new dreams
for the future.
Are
You Wondering...
- What
does it mean when they say my
child is "at risk" or has "special
needs"?
- Why
does my child seem different from
other children?
- When
will we get a diagnosis? What
does the diagnosis mean?
- Who
else has experienced a situation
like mine?
- Where
can I get services for my child
and support for the rest of my
family?
- How
can we cope?
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Why
would I call WarmLine?
advocacy
- agencies - books -
child
development - childcare -
disability
information - early intervention
- education -equipment - family
activities -
financial
services - full inclusion -
infant
programs - journals & newsletters
- legislation - medical concerns
-
peer
parents - prevention - recreation
- regional centers - rehabilitation
- respite - schools -social
services - special events - support
groups - therapy - videos - workshops
and conferences...
...and anything you want to know
about special needs, just ask us
by phone
or email
!
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Our
Services
Information
and referral
Linking families with services
Family Support
Providing one-to-one parent support, support
group referrals, and customized information
packets when requested.
Outreach
Increasing public awareness of disabilities
and available services.
Advocacy
Strengthening parents' knowledge and decision-making
abilities
Workshop and Seminars
Training parents and professionals
Resources
Offering books, tapes, and articles on
disability,as well as the Local
Directory and other WarmLine
publications in English and Spanish
Newsletter
The
Networker is available on our
website and by email in both English and
Spanish
Community Resource Parents
Local representatives in each county
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Early
Start Can Make A Difference
The first three years are
an important period of growth for all children. During
this time, infants or toddlers may have a developmental
delay or disability need special help to reach
their full potential. Services and supports
that can help your child and family are called
Early Intervention Services . In California,
the program is called Early Start .
If you are concerned
about your child's development, the first step
is to have him or her assessed. You can refer
your child or you can have a professional make
the referral for you.
WarmLine
Family Resource Center is the family support
part of Early Start services. We can answer
questions you have about Early Start and let
you know where to call to have your child assessed
or where to get services.
And
Beyond...
If your child continues to
need services and support over age three, WarmLine
offers consults and trainings on special education
and other community services.
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