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Mental health services, on-site assessments, staff training, and parent support
The Early Childhood Services Program brings mental health services into childcare centers. Our therapists collaborate with childcare centers’ staff to monitor children’s social and emotional development and to provide mental health care for children. Contract, grant, and individual donor contributions allow these services to be provided at no cost to families, the majority of whom are low-income.
The program has also been recognized nationally by The Alliance for Children & Families as an effective way to prevent and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect. (Read about the award here.)
Services:
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Individual and Family Counseling
Observation, assessment, staff and parent consultation, behavior management intervention, information and referral are available in situations where children are having difficulty in the childcare setting. With therapy, individuals and families address and work to resolve these issues. |
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Parent Education
Ongoing education creates a community that partners parents with childcare providers. Training includes: balancing work and family, behavior management, child development, stress management, conflict resolution/anger management, and child abuse prevention. |
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Staff Training
Ongoing training for childcare providers is available to help them better meet the needs of the children and families they serve. Areas include: child abuse detection and reporting, communication and team building, behavior management, stress reduction, conflict resolution/anger management, and community resources. |
Locations, Fees and Languages
These services are offered in English and Spanish at participating childcare centers and are funded through contracts with the centers, grants, and donations. No fees are charged to families.
For information:
Call 408-292-9353
Or, use our online Contact Form.
Program Coordinator: Blanca Tabares
Our Client Privacy Policy is available to view and to print in our Legal section.
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