Infants & Toddlers

http://agesandstages.com/

ASQ is a low-cost, reliable tool for screening infants and young children for developmental delays during the crucial first 5 years of life.

http://www.nectac.org/topics/bie/bie.asp

NECTAC is collaborating with the BIE, the Center for Development and Disability at University of New Mexico, and the Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (downloaded 4/25/11) to provide these resources to those serving young Native American Children with disabilities (Birth through 5) and their families. On this site we feature models of collaboration among state, local and tribal entities and resources to support future collaborations.

The Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) is focused on promoting the social emotional development and school readiness of young children birth to age 5. CSEFEL is a national resource center funded by the Office of Head Start and Child Care Bureau for disseminating research and evidence-based practices to early childhood programs across the country. CSEFEL offers free downloadable resources on supporting and understanding your child’s social emotional development in their Family Resources Section. En Español. Teachers can also find tips and tools for classroom management here!

http://www.challengingbehavior.org/index.htm

Technical Assistance Center on Social Emotional Intervention for Young Children (TACSEI) takes the research that shows which practices improve the social-emotional outcomes for young children with, or at risk for, delays or disabilities and creates FREE products and resources to help decision-makers, caregivers, and service providers apply these best practices in the work they do every day. Most of these free products are available on the website for you to immediately view, download and use.

Early Childhood CARES (EC CARES) is located within the UCEDD and contracts with the Oregon Department of Education, through Lane Educational Service District, to provide early intervention and early childhood special education services to children, and their families, aged birth to five years who eligible under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The service catchment area for Early Childhood CARES is Lane County, Oregon. Early Childhood CARES is jointly directed by Val Taylor and Judy Newman and is a major resource for Lane County and the state of Oregon in the area of early childhood screening, evaluation and intervention, and specialized instruction for young children and their families with disabilities.

Early Intervention Program (EIP) The Early Intervention Program is directed by Jane Squires. EIP engages in interdisciplinary training, program development, service delivery, provision of supports, and applied research on behalf of young children having developmental disabilities and related risk conditions (neglect, abuse, developmental delay, language disorders). The program is strongly person- and family-centered and is both nationally and internationally known. The EI Program focuses on children in the 0-5 age range and maintains a dual emphasis on assessment and intervention with young children and their families. The EIP exemplifies best practices in the fields of early childhood education and early intervention.

Shriners Hospitals for Children, in Portland Oregon, is a 40-bed pediatric hospital, research and teaching center providing comprehensive medical, surgical and rehabilitative care to children with orthopedic conditions. Children up to age 18 are eligible for care at Shriners Hospitals for Children if, in the opinion of our physicians, there is a reasonable possibility they can benefit from the specialized services available. Acceptance is based solely on a child’s medical needs. A family’s income or insurance status are not criteria for a child’s acceptance as a patient.

Easter Seals Oregon – Children’s Therapy Center in Salem, Oregon, provides a full range of therapy services to children from birth to age 18, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy and mental health services. Visit the website to learn more about the services they offer.

Oregon Child Care Resource and Referral Network From this site you can locate child care providers, learn how to evaluate quality care, get assistance with applications assistance with child care costs, and learn about other resources in your community.

The Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities, Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education program is unique because it serves children from birth through age five under one umbrella. This seamless approach to early childhood education is shared by only one other state in the nation, and reflects Oregon’s leadership in the development of high quality, family-centered programs for children with disabilities.
Contact the Oregon Department of Education for further information about Early childhood Special Education and Head Start programs.
The mission of the Early Childhood Education programs is to promote and provide support for various intervention programs, which can improve school readiness and have positive long-term outcomes for at-risk children. The Early Childhood Unit works to facilitate the success of young children in school and life, working with their families and communities as partners. The Oregon Department of Education website also offers learning guidelines that describe what children should know, understand and be able to do during the first five years of life. These publications inform parents about healthy child development and assist parents in supporting their children.

Relief Nursery in Eugene, Oregon, is a non-profit program that supports high-risk families and keeps their vulnerable young children safe and healthy.  Nationally recognized, the Relief Nursery stops the cycle of child abuse and neglect with its blend of therapeutic early childhood services and comprehensive family support, including alcohol & drug recovery support services.  The website offers parent information,  news about upcoming events and other programs for families with young children.
1720 West 25th Avenue Eugene, Oregon 97405
phone:541-343-9706
fax:541-683-3748

Downtown site 125 E. 8th St., Eugene, Oregon
541-682-6453

Oregon Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
Visit this site for information about newborn hearing screening, resources for families, and links to screening facilities.  The Oregon Resource Guide for Families of Children with Hearing Loss http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/ch/hearing/docs/EHDIguide.pdf   is another valuable resource.

Babies First! Program is Oregon’s public health nurse home visiting program for children at risk for poor health and development outcomes. The objective of Babies First! is to identify children who have conditions associated with poor health outcomes, and then to improve the health outcomes of these vulnerable children through prevention and early identification of problems. Find your local program office and other helpful resources for both families and practitioners on this site.

The Family Relief Nursery in Cottage Grove Oregon prevents child abuse and neglect by strengthening families under stress. Our goal is to promote a healthy and caring community by working with families to overcome risk factors such as domestic violence, disabilities and teen parenting. Family Relief Nursery is a cornerstone in the network of services for at-risk families in South Lane and North Douglas countries. Our program has a proven record of keeping families together and preventing child abuse and neglect.
Staffed by early childhood intervention specialists, Family Relief Nursery providers a non-judgmental and safe environment that fosters social, physical and emotional growth. Individual classes for infants (from six-weeks of age), toddlers and three year olds are held at the Nursery for three hours, twice weekly.
P O Box 1207, 720 North 14th Street Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
Phone: (541) 942- 4835
Fax: (541) 942 – 7359
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(541) 942 – 4835