COLLABORATING AGENCIES
Here are the agencies in your area which collaborate with the Inclusive Collaborative program.
Click on the link to go to their website.
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- Gardner Family Care
Provides outpatient mental health services to predominately Latino children, families, and
adults and older adults; including mental health services (assessments, individual,
group family therapy and medication) rehabilitation, and case management. Phone: (408) 287-6200.
- Go Kids Inc.
Non-profit childcare agency located in Gilroy, but serving families in South Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
- Head Start
Provides preschool, childcare, developmental programs, and comprehensive services for
low-income children, 18 months to 5 years of age, and their families in Santa Clara and San
Benito counties who meet the financial eligibility as determined by Federal income requirements or who have an Individualized Educational Program.
- HOPE Services
HOPE Services provides a wide array of services to children and adults
with developmental disabilities. Services include early intervention, mental
health services, day activities, job training and supported employment,
supported living and senior services
- Local Early Education Planning
Council (LPC)
The Local Early Education Planning Council (LPC) is a collaborative
association of representatives from the early care and education field,
including parents, child care providers, businesses, and government. The
Council assesses local child care needs, sets local priorities for use of
state and federal funds, and affects public policy decisions regarding early
education and before & after school programs.
- KIDANGO
Provides Childcare Centers, Mental Health Services and Early Intervention Services in Santa Clara
and Alameda Counties
- KidScope
KidScope formerly Center for Learning and Achievement (CLA) provides multi-disciplinary diagnostic
expertise in the following areas: infant- toddler and preschooler developmental and behavioral
problems, and attention and behavior problems. Phone: (408) 793-5959.
- Mental Health Department
To assist individuals in our community affected by mental illness and serious emotional disturbance
to achieve their hopes, dreams and quality of life goals.
- Resource list for mental health services.
- Mission
College
The Child Development Department offers
certificate programs and an Associate Degree program designed to prepare
students to work in a variety of early childhood settings.
- Organization for Special Needs Families
Integrated enrichment programs for both traditional and non-traditional
schedule, which include therapy, social play, and child care.
- Parents Helping Parents
Family Resource Center, Parent Training & Information and Family Empowerment Centers.
PHP provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families of
children with special needs.
- Parkway Child Development Programs
Provides preschool, childcare and a stimulating, nurturing environment for children, 18 months
to 5 years of age who meet the financial eligibility determined by State income requirements.
Call (408)573-3340
- Professional Organization for Childhood Education
The Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, and
membership-based organization. PACE was established in 1955 to fill the legislation, education and
development needs of early child care professionals.
- WestEd The Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers
Provides onsite training and technical assistance to teachers/caregivers that work with children 0-3
years to enhance and improve the quality of care in center base, family care homes, and exempt care.
PITC partners with Beginning Together, Inclusion Partners for technical assistance with Inclusion
- Public
Health Nursing
Intensive home visiting program to the High Risk children discharged
from Valley Medical Center in Santa Clara County.
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Date last revised: April 24, 2005
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Inclusive Child Care Options
Community Child Care Council (4C)— Provides referrals of child care providers who have had
training in working with children who have special needs, have openings in their programs to
provide inclusive child care. Referrals will be made by specialized referral counselors with
a child’s special needs in mind. (408)487-0749 |
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Kathryn Donoho,
Inclusion Collaborative, Administrative Assistant
Phone: (408) 453-6756
Fax: (408) 453-6596
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| Inclusion Coordinator/Specialist,
Phone: (408) 453-6554
Fax: (408) 453-6596 |
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| Inclusion Warm Line (email)
Phone: (408) 453-6651 |
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