What
is the "Prevention Program"?
(Excerpted
from "A Guide to Regional Center Services for
Infants and Toddlers at Risk for Developmental Delay",
May 2010, California Department of Developmental Services.)
With
changes made by the California Legislature in 2009,
Alta California Regional Center (Alta) began a new
program for children birth to three years old called
the Prevention Program. Because Alta is the single
point of entry into both the Early Start and the Prevention
Programs, an Intake Coordinator will guide you through
which program is appropriate for your child.
Who
is eligible?
- Infants
and toddlers (birth to three years old) who are at
risk for developmental delay or disability with two
or more risk factors;
- Toddlers
age 24 to 36 months of age at the time of initial
referral who have a delay of less than 50% in one
developmental area; or
- Infants
and toddlers (birth to 3 years old) who have a parent
who has a developmental disability.
For more information
about eligibility, visit:
www.dds.cahwnet.gov/PreventionProgram/Index.cfm
Who
can make a referral to the Prevention Program?
- Anyone
can make a referral, including parents, medial care
providers, neighbors, family members, foster parents
and day care providers.
What
is the process?
- The
first step that parents take it to discuss their concerns
with their health care provider.
- To
make a referral, call Alta
California Regional Center at 916-978-6249
(916-285-4532 for Spanish speakers)
and ask to speak with an Intake Coordinator who will
help you through the process to determine eligibility.
What
areas of development are considered during evaluation?
Infants and toddlers
are evaluated for services in the following areas of
development:
- Cognitive
(thinking)
- Physical
- Communication
- Social/Emotional
- Self-Help
What
services does the Prevention Program provide for eligible
infants and toddlers and their families? Services
include:
-
Assessment
- Developmental
monitoring and guidance
- Case
management
- Referral
to generic agencies
- Exit
planning
If
your child has been placed in the Prevention Program,
WarmLine has created a booklet in collaboration with
Alta which contains services and resources which may
be helpful. To obtain a copy, please call one of WarmLine's
offices.
WarmLine
Sacramento:
2025 Hurley Way, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95825
916-922-9276 / 800-660-7995 Fax: 916-922-9341
Español: 916-922-1490
WarmLine
Placer County:
151 N. Sunrise Ave., Suite 1307, Roseville, CA
95661
916-782-7147 Fax: 916-782-7148
Español: 916-922-1490
WarmLine
Yolo County:
(Inside Socially Speaking)
907-3rd Street, Davis, CA 95616
530-759-1127
Español: 916-922-1490
While
every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and
completeness, please call WarmLine Family Resource
Center (WLFRC) at 916-922-9276 or 800-660-7995 with
any information that will help make the next edition
of this directory even better. Also, please note that
numbers are listed under the county name; there is
an additional listing for regional numbers whenever
possible.
Inclusion of a program or resource does not imply
endorsement or recommendation by WarmLine.
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