Early Start Family Resource Center (ESFRC)

ESFRC offers FREE services to families of children with disabilities. Services are supported through funding from the California Department of Developmental Services. Services can be stand-alone or coordinated with Far Northern Regional Center, school districts, and other community service providers.

ESFRC services address concerns for children ages 0-3 and transitioning from Early Start to the school district. This program also works to connect parents and families facing similar challenges to promote social interaction, engagement, and support.

Our Early Start Family Resource Center offers the following:

Parent-to-parent support with outreach, information, and education resources for families of children with special needs.
Supporting parents/caregivers with the transition between Independent Family Service Plans (IFSP) from the Regional Center to the Independent Educational Plan (IEP) from the school district.
Opportunities for parents/caregivers for leadership, input, volunteering, and giving to enhance and support services for children with special needs.

Supporting families with children birth to age 3 who have, or are at risk for, disabilities or developmental delays. Services include:

Parent-to-parent support, outreach, and educational resources

-Help connecting to child care and local service agencies
-Support groups, events, and workshops to empower families
-Leadership, volunteer, and feedback opportunities for caregivers
-Guidance during the transition from IFSP (Regional Center) to IEP (School District)

Contact:

530-283-2735

ext. 880

Cheyanne Tiradeau, Coordinator

earlystart@plumasruralservices.org

Who is eligible for Early Start Family Resource services?

Children age birth to 3 years old with a developmental delay in one or more area such as physical, cognitive, communication, social/emotional and self-help. For more information go to California Department of Developmental Services Early Start/ Early intervention website:

Additional Resources

Transition at age 3

At age three your child will have completed Early Start. What happens after will vary based on the child’s need. If your child needs to continue services they will transfer from the Independent Family Service Plan (IFSP) plan from the regional center to an Independent Education Plan (IEP) at the school district. This process can be confusing at first, but we at Plumas Rural Services are here to help support you every step of the way. Information in link below.

We provide services in Lassen, Modoc, Plumas and Sierra Counties.

About Us

Plumas Rural Services is a Northeastern California community based, non-profit organization providing services and opportunities for the well being of local residents and families to improve quality of life and self sufficiency by promoting health, education, prevention and treatment.

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