Resources for 0-5 years
Early Start- coordinated by
Tri-Counties Regional Center
Children ages: 0-2.11 years
Referral information: When calling, please press “0” and ask for the On-Duty Early Start Service Coordinator. Anyone may refer to Early Start. https://www.tri-counties.org/connect-intake-coordinator/
Phone Numbers by Region:
Oxnard (Oxnard, Pt. Hueneme, Ventura, Ojai, Camarillo): (805) 485-3177; (805) 278-9060 (fax)
Simi Valley (Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village (VC section), Moorpark, Fillmore, Santa Paula): (805) 522-8030; (805) 522-8142 (fax)
Website: www.tri-counties.org/early-start-services/
About: Early Start is a family centered program that supports infants and toddlers birth - 3 years with developmental delays. For eligible children those supports may include infant stimulation, physical, occupational and speech therapies with a strong focus on educating parents in techniques to enhance their child's development. Our team will help determine if your child is eligible for services.
Special Note: Referrals to Early Start are appropriate for children with developmental concerns. Developmental concerns can be identified through developmental screening or through caregiver concerns. Please note the developmental area(s) of concern in your referral. If unsure about developmental concerns or for assistance with developmental screening, please contact Help Me Grow Ventura County.
First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning
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Children ages: 0-5 years
Referral Information: For more information and to enroll, we welcome you to call, email, or visit our website.
Number: (805)-869-1317
Email: NfL@first5ventura.org
Website: first5ventura.org/nfl
About: We’re in your neighborhood! Throughout Ventura County, the First 5 Neighborhoods for Learning (NfLs) are helping families raise children who are healthy, nurtured, and prepared for kindergarten.
Recognized nationally for excellence, NfLs are resource hubs supporting children prenatal through age five and their families. The NfLs offer Parent and Child Together (PACT) classes, developmental screenings, parent education and leadership opportunities, connections to community resources, and more for your family.
View a short video on why you should join our PACT classes! Click to view in English or Español.
Help Me Grow Ventura County-
an initiative of First 5 Ventura County
Children ages: 0-5 years
Referral Information: We welcome families, early learning and care providers, and health care providers to call, text, email, or visit us online to access support services and resources for children ages 0-5.
Phone: (805) 244-6911
Email: helpmegrow@first5ventura.org (please do not email identifying information)
Website: www.helpmegrowvc.org
About: We can answer everyday questions about a child's development and behavior. Help Me Grow Ventura County is a no-cost service to families of young children birth to age 5 and providers who support young children.
Help Me Grow can offer families information and tips about child development and behavior, free developmental screenings, and assistance in connecting children to local services and supports. For providers, we offer local referral and resource information and support for developmental screening. Specific to screening for ACEs, we can offer additional screening and navigation support.
Interested in taking an online Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ-3) for your child? Click here and our Help Me Grow Care Coordinator will view your child’s results and reach out to you with helpful information and resources within a few days!