What Agencies provide Early Intervention?

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The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the lead agency for California's Early Start program. Its website contains information about Early Start, including:

  • the regional center and family resource center/network in each county
  • parents' rights
  • information about and links to the federal and state statutes that govern Early Start
  • information regarding dispute resolution processes for children birth to age 3 (36 months)
  • links to other useful, informative sites

    San Andreas Regional Center (SARC) is a community-based California state funded program designed to serve persons with developmental disabilities, including children and families who are eligible for the Early Start program, the state early intervention program for children 0-3 (36 months). It is a private, non-profit corporation under contract for provision of services through the California Department of Developmental Services. SARC serves Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. Some Early Start services are provided under SARC through vendored private programs.

    The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) website includes district and school information for Santa Clara County, a link to DataQuest (California Department of Education School Data, and legislative updates. In Santa Clara County San Andreas Regional Center has contracted with SCCOE to provide Early Start intake and evaluation. SCCOE also provides services to some Early Start families.