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Early Intervention​

In-Home Respite Care

Provides a break to parents and caregivers of children and adults with disabilities, seniors, and others dependent on a caregiver. Respite providers can be family, friends, or trained professionals. Respite care helps to strengthen parent and caregiver resilience and wellness.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://plumasruralservices.org/In-Home-Respite-Care

Adam Toler, Coordinator

530-283-2735, x885

atoler@plumasruralservices.org

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Rural Services

https://maps.app.goo.gl/C38fwXWN1UmRqXDr9

The In-Home Respite program provides temporary breaks for caregivers of children and adults with disabilities, seniors, and those recovering from a illness or surgery. Care is provided in the individual’s home by trained and screened Respite Care Providers. Families may interview and select Respite Care Providers of their choice.

Intake Form:

https://plumasruralservices.org/respite-intake-form


California's Early Start Program

Provides early intervention evaluation and services to young children, ages 0-3, through collaboration with Plumas Rural Services Early Start Family Resource Center and Plumas Unified School District or Plumas Charter School Special Education Services.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/

Sarah Huburt

(530) 332-1529 Intake Line; 530-222-4791

shuburt@farnorthernrc.org

Organization:

Location:

Far Northern Regional Center

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rn3dERLGkD81K6Y46

Early intervention services under Early Start are provided by Far Northern Regional Center and local schools to eligible children under 3 and can include: assistive technology, psychological services, hearing services, speech and language services, training and counseling, service coordination, health and social services, specialized instruction, and more.

Early Start Brochures:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SIP_Early-Start_English.pdf

https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/SIP_Early-Start_Spanish.pdf

Early Start Introduction Video:

https://vimeo.com/868084752?p=1s

Early Start Referral Guide:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/EarlyStart_ReferralGuide_English_05022022.pdf

First Five Plumas Referral Form:

https://www.first5plumas.org/community-resources1/far-northern-regional-services

Advocacy Information:

https://www.farnorthernrc.org/clients/advocacy/


Early Start Family Resource Center

Provides resources, coordination, and support to families with children, birth to three, who have or are being screened for a disability or developmental delay in partnership with Far Northern Regional Center and local young child education programs, such as State Preschools, Head Start, Plumas Unified School District, and Plumas Charter.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://plumasruralservices.org/early-start

Chyanne Tiradeau, Coordinator

530-283-2735, x880

earlystart@plumasruralservices.org

Organization:

Location:

Plumas Rural Services

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JnSb2HUBhidoiLEz7

The Center offers parent to parent support with outreach, quality resources, training and education, and timely referrals for evaluation and service to parents and caregivers of children, birth to three, who have or may have disabilities or developmental delays. Staff assists families with transition planning from early education to preschool at age three.

Intake Inquiry Line: 530-332-1529

https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/ESFRC_Brochure,_21_07_16.pdf (English)

https://plumasruralservices.org/files/galleries/ESFRC_Brochure_Spanish.pdf (Spanish)

Referral Form:

https://forms.myupdox.com/#/form/124007 (English)

https://forms.myupdox.com/#/form/150488 (Spanish)

https://www.farnorthernrc.org/clients/early-start/

https://youtu.be/0ZyWlvmaUNE

https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/

https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/take-a-minute/

Early Intervention Infant/Toddler Programs

Offers individualized educational options for families with children age 0-3 years. Assists with Far Northern Regional Center Early Intervention Program intake process.

Webpage:

Contact:

https://pcoe.edlioschool.com/apps/pages/SELPA

Terry Stegall, Early Intervention Specialist

530-592-8945

tstegall@pcoe.k12.ca.us

Organization:

Location:

Plumas County Office of Education

https://g.co/kgs/8DTnPkX

PCOE Infant/Toddler programs offer educational options for eligible families with children 0-3 years old. Provides in-home services to infants and toddlers.

Far Northern Regional Center Early Start:

https://www.farnorthernrc.org/contact/


PRS Early Start Family Resource Center:

https://plumasruralservices.org/early-start


For help getting connected, call the CA Department of Development Services Babyline: 800-515-BABY (800-515-2229) or email at earlystart@dds.ca.gov:

https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/

https://1.cdn.edl.io/CBJE6kTsYDYPwraVpIK8b3CdM6qDW1SCL6jZTSPypUdwrwyM.pdf


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