This local directory has been designed to help parents and caregivers locate appropriate services for their children and families. A kind of 'mini phone book', this directory is useful when families are worried about the healthy development of their child or want support in meeting the special needs of their child. Families who are concerned about their child's development because of medical or other reasons will find many resources for needed services. This directory is specifically designed for Alpine, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties.

If you feel that your child or family might benefit from any of the services contained in this directory, please take the time to contact those agencies that offer the kinds of assistance you or your child may need. Many health or developmental problems can be prevented or helped if you receive the right services as soon as possible. If you do not see the information you need, please call the WarmLine in Sacramento at 916-922-9276/800-660-7995 or in Placer County at

916-782-7147

To see the answers to a question, click on the name of your county.

	When I need help immediately, who do I call? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Who can I call to find out about developmental programs and services offered in my community? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	How can I get in touch with other parents? (For an updated and more complete list, please see the current "Networker Newsletter".) SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Who can I talk to if I have concerns about my baby's development? ALL COUNTIES
	Is there someone who can come to my home and answer questions about my baby and his/her care? ALL COUNTIES
	Who do I call to find out about infant development programs for my baby? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	What happens when my child turns three years old? ALL COUNTIES
	How do I find out about preschool options? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Who do I call if I have questions about feeding my baby? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Where can I find a sitter who understands my baby’s special needs? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	How do we get help paying for medical services or special equipment? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Where can I find medical care for my baby? ALL COUNTIES
	What kinds of medical specialists might be involved in my baby's care? ALL COUNTIES
	With all these special doctors, how do I know whom to call when I have a question? ALL COUNTIES
	How can I find out about other public services for my family? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Who can I call to help coordinate services between service agencies? SACRAMENTO | EL DORADO | YOLO | PLACER | NEVADA | ALPINE
	Who can help me understand my legal rights? ALL COUNTIES
	How can I find out about recreational activities for my family to enjoy? ALL COUNTIES
	Where can I find materials and books about my baby's special needs? ALL COUNTIES
	Where can I find out about technology that might help my child? ALL COUNTIES
	Where can I find information if my child has an extremely rare condition? ALL COUNTIES
	How can the World Wide Web help me? ALL COUNTIES
	Where can I find additional information on a specific disability? ALL COUNTIES

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness, please call the 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.

The content of this directory was adapted from products developed by Representatives of Infant Services in Alameda County (RISA), Early Start Interagency Council of the North Bay, the Central Directory of Early Intervention Resources and the WarmLine Family Resource Center. Inclusion of a program or resource does not imply endorsement or recommendation by the WarmLine.