Agency Age Eligibility Services Referral Timeline for Services Regional Centers: California Early Start Website: Ages 0-3 Infants & toddlers with a delay in at least one area of development Infants & toddlers for whom there are established risk conditions that could lead to a developmental delay If the child is not eligible for Early Start, the regional center will determine if a referral to Prevention Resource &: Referral Services (PRRS) is appropriate based on the child's risk factors. Eligible children for PRRS are ages birth through 35 months, who are at substantially greater risk for a developmental disability but who would otherwise be ineligible for services through the Early Start Program. Website: Services may include, but are not limited to: Assistive technology (devices and services) Audiology services Family training, counseling, and home visits Health services necessary to enable the infant or toddler to benefit from other early intervention services Medical services necessary for diagnostic/evaluation Nursing services Nutrition services Occupational therapy Physical therapy Psychological services Respite service Service coordination services Social work services Special instruction services Speech and language services Transportation and related costs Vision services Referrals are to be made within 2 working days after a child has been identified (Part C, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). Ask for the Early Start Coordinator. Referral is complete with a phone call with the name of the child and contact information. For Early Start, or third party-referrals are accepted. Upon referral a service coordinator is assigned. Within 45 days of referral an evaluation for eligibility is completed, an assessment is conducted, and a meeting will is held to develop the IFSP to initiate services. Services are to be provided in a timely manner. In the State of CA, that is defined as within 45 days of the IFSP meeting (i.e., service plan developed within 45 days of IFSP meeting). 90 days total from referral to delivery of service. Regional Centers Website: Ages 3+ Individuals with developmental disabilities (including mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and other conditions which are A wide variety of services available may include the above list, and: In-home respite care Out-of-home respite Day camp, summer camp Behavior management Referrals are made by the family. Referral is complete with a phone call with the name of the child and Upon referral, individual will go through intake by intake worker; then, if appropriate will be assessed by an assessment worker, within 15
related to mental retardation or require treatment similar to that of mental retardation) The disability began prior to age 18 The disability is likely to continue indefinitely Constitute a "substantial disability" for the individual as defined by of the California Code of Regulations Regional Centers also offer some genetic and counseling services to individuals at high risk of giving birth to a child with a developmental disability Diapers Residential care Parent training and behavior modification Adult day services Transportation Adaptive equipment Supported living services contact information. 3rd party referrals are not accepted. working days of the applicant’s first contact with the worker. Assessment is then to take place within 120 days of completion of initial intake. Within 60 days after the assessment has been completed and the individual determined eligible, an initial IPP must be developed. School District, Local Education Authority (LEA) or Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), California Early Start Website: Ages 0-3 Responsible for children with a solely low incidence disability which includes visual, hearing, severe orthopedic impairment, or any combination thereof Services may include: Parent education, coaching and support Home-based Services (birth -36 months) Parent-Infant play group Center–based toddler classes for children with hearing loss Sign language instruction Listening, language and speech therapy Physical therapy services Assistance in accessing appropriate community services Transition to preschool services Referrals are made to Regional Center. Children with a sole low incidence are referred to School District Upon referral a service coordinator is assigned. Within 45 days of referral an evaluation for eligibility is completed, an assessment is conducted, and a meeting will be held to develop the IFSP to initiate services
School District, Local Education Authority (LEA) or Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Website: Ages 3+ Defined as having a disability: Autism Deaf-blindness Deafness Emotional Disturbance Hearing Impairment Mental Retardation Multiple Disabilities Orthopedic Impairment Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disabilities Speech & Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment Established Medical Disability Mandated to provide special education and related services. Related services can include: Audiology Assistive technology Counseling Early identification Medical services (related to identifying needs) Occupational therapy Parent counseling & training Physical therapy Psychological services Recreation School health services Social work services Speech pathology Transportation The referral should include detailed letter with information about suspected area of disability, and signed permission from family for an assessment. 15 days from receipt of referral must develop an assessment plan. Families must sign and return the assessment plan in order for the assessment (and timeline) to proceed. Have 60 days from consent for assessment to complete assessments and conduct IEP meeting. Must assess in all areas related to the suspected disability. County Mental Health, California Department of Health Care Services Ages 0-21 Medi-Cal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis,and Treatment (EPSDT) mental health services are available to children birth to 21 covered by full-scope Medi-Cal. EPSDT Therapeutic Behavior Series are available to children covered by Medi-Cal who have severe emotional problems, live in a mental health placement, or are at risk of placement, or have Some services may include: Individual, group therapy Family therapy Crisis counseling Case management Special day programs Medications for mental health One-to-one assistance for behavior/impulse control interventions, communication skills interventions, and enhanced community functioning, as many hours per day as needed Referrals are made by the family and/or physician See other referral information under Regional Centers and School District*