Birth to Three
Westside Regional Center: Prevention and Early Start Programs
The Westside Regional Center offers assessment, case management and support to persons with developmental disabilities. There are two programs that serve children age birth to three: the Prevention Program and the Early Start Program. Find out information on eligility to each program in this eligibility brochure.
Learn the Signs. Act Early.
CDC released new data that show an average of 1 in every 110 children in certain parts of the United States has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The data also show that the average age at which children are diagnosed with an ASD is 4 1/2 years. This relatively late age of diagnosis is a reminder of how important it is to be aware of milestones that mark a child’s development and to act early if a delay is suspected. Acting early can make a real difference! Visit the CDC website for more information, milestone checkslists, and much more!
Looking for a local speech-language pathologist or audiologist?
Search for a local program or certified professional in your area through this on-line directory from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
How does your child hear and talk?
This information from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association represents, on average, the age by which most monolingual speaking children will accomplish the listed speech and language skills. Divided into five charts that each break down information from birth to five years of age. Find the Speech and Language Guides here.
Need a physical therapist (PT) in your area?
Search the physical therapist members on this on-line directory from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center: Early Head Start Locator
Early Head Start programs enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; assist pregnant women to access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care; support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and helps parents move toward self-sufficiency. Locate an Ealry Head Start near you with their Head Start Locator.
Prematurity - Preemie Baby Preemie Child
At the Prematurity website find information, parent support, resources and forums. Articles on suggested books, toys, clothes stores. Parent stories, surviving the NICU, and much more.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders: Speech and Language
Milestones and basic information from the National Institue on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) on speech and language for children birth to 5 years of age.
Zero to Three Guide
Please download this Zero to Three pdf for information on Glossary of Policy & Advocacy Terms.
"A Guide to the ABCs and Acronyms of the Infant-Toddler Policy Process"
Sleep Challenges in Infants and Toddlers: Why It Happens, What to do
Information and tips on sleep challenges for children from Birth to 36 months. Article from Zero to Three also includes parenting questions and answers and additional resources.
The No-Cry Parenting Guide
By bestselling author Elizabeth Pantley, this short guide includes answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about sleep, potty training, and discipline taken from her five books.
Parents are Asking: What is the Best Way to Handle My Toddler’s Tantrums?
Experts from www.parentsask.com answer parent’s questions regarding different parenting issues.
Parenting Articles: Hand in Hand Parenting
These articles are from www.handinhandparenting.org and describe how a parent or caregiver can use the Parenting by Connection approach to address specific challenges and issues.
California Child Care Resource & Referral Network
Need a child care provider? Access a directory of local childcare resource and referral centers in Los Angeles or their direct websites.
Childcare Resources
Looking for a licensed childcare provider, trainings or information on childcare? The Childcare Resources website offers a directory and useful resources and publications.
Child Care: What do parents need to know about childcare?
Facts and links from the University of Michigan Health System that help you make an informed decision about your childcare provider and the different types of childcare.
Mommy & Me: Playgroups, Family Activities, Parenting Tips
At the Mommy & Me website you can find articles and tips, activity ideas divided by ages from 0 to 4 years, a playgroup locator that will find a local playgroup near you and much more!
Reading Rockets: Reading Tips for Parents
Reading to your child is so important. A child's success as a reader begins much earlier than the first day of school. Reading, and a love for reading, begins at home. Reading Rocket has one-page Parent Tips that offer easy ways for parents to help kids become successful readers. Find their Spanish versions (en Español) at their sister site Colorín Colorado.
Nickelodeon Parents Connect
It’s so important for your child’s development to be exposed to different locations. Find family friendly events, concerts, exhibits and much more at the Los Angeles Family Events Calendar.
Quixo: Activities for Kids and Toddlers in Los Angeles
Get fun, and mostly FREE ideas on where to go with your child around the Los Angeles area at Quixo.
Healthy City: Information + Social Change
Looking for Basic Needs Resources (Food, Housing, Temporary Financial Assistance, Transportation), Criminal Justice and Legal Services, All schools and Head start programs, Helath care and medical care, social developmnet resources, mental health resources. Visit this one stop resource directory by Healthy City to find all your local needs.
LA County Helps
LACountyHelps is a free, easy and anonymous way to find out if your family can get help from many different health and human services programs. The website allows you to fill in your personal circumstances to determine what programs may be of assistance. It also provides program descriptions, contact information, and items you will need to bring to an eligibility interview.