Whether it’s in-home respite services or support for parents with developmental delays, we meet families where they are with a variety of services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their caregivers.<\/p>\n
Explore the services below to find the right support for your family or someone you care for:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Centro de Recursos Familiares Early Start<\/h2><\/div>Special Needs Connection<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Early Start Family Resource Center provides support to families with young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. The Special Needs Connection provides parent-to-parent support, information and referrals, family-professional collaboration, and transition assistance. These services help families receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>0-3<\/p>\n<\/div>
Ages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Referral via Redwood Coast Regional Center, (707) 445-0893<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
707-444-8293<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
2249 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div><\/div>Family Empowerment Center<\/h2><\/div>Our Family Empowerment Center (FEC) provides training and support for parents and caregivers, focusing on all aspects of the IEP process and effective transition planning. We are committed to building and maintaining positive relationships with community service providers, ensuring families have the tools and support they need for their children’s success.<\/p>\n
Many children require additional support in school for a variety of reasons. However, the education system can be difficult to navigate. Since parents and caregivers are the primary advocates for their children, it is important to understand what is available, how to obtain services, and which services are appropriate for your child.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>3-22<\/p>\n<\/div>
Ages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Self-Referral<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
707-444-8293<\/a> | FEC@changingtidesfs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
2249 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Our FEC staff can help with:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>IEP and 504 Training<\/span><\/a><\/div>Transition Planning<\/span><\/a><\/div>Parenting Support Classes<\/span><\/a><\/div>Community Resource Referrals<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bilingual Spanish Services are available. This service is funded by the California State Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership Project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div>In Home Respite Services<\/h3><\/div>Our Respite Services allow guardians of children or adults with developmental disabilities to take a break from caregiving. Our professional caregivers step in to provide temporary care, giving you time to rest, complete errands, and recharge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Resources for Respite Workers, Respite Specialists & Skills Specialists<\/h3><\/div>
Special Needs Connection<\/p>\n<\/div>
The Early Start Family Resource Center provides support to families with young children who have developmental delays or disabilities. The Special Needs Connection provides parent-to-parent support, information and referrals, family-professional collaboration, and transition assistance. These services help families receive the guidance and resources they need to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>
0-3<\/p>\n<\/div>
Ages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Referral via Redwood Coast Regional Center, (707) 445-0893<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\n707-444-8293<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\n2249 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div><\/div>Family Empowerment Center<\/h2><\/div>
Our Family Empowerment Center (FEC) provides training and support for parents and caregivers, focusing on all aspects of the IEP process and effective transition planning. We are committed to building and maintaining positive relationships with community service providers, ensuring families have the tools and support they need for their children’s success.<\/p>\n
Many children require additional support in school for a variety of reasons. However, the education system can be difficult to navigate. Since parents and caregivers are the primary advocates for their children, it is important to understand what is available, how to obtain services, and which services are appropriate for your child.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>3-22<\/p>\n<\/div>
Ages<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Self-Referral<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\n707-444-8293<\/a> | FEC@changingtidesfs.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\n2249 Myrtle Ave, Eureka, CA 95501<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>Our FEC staff can help with:<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div>IEP and 504 Training<\/span><\/a><\/div>Transition Planning<\/span><\/a><\/div>Parenting Support Classes<\/span><\/a><\/div>Community Resource Referrals<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Bilingual Spanish Services are available. This service is funded by the California State Department of Education, Special Education Division, in partnership with the Seeds of Partnership Project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In Home Respite Services<\/h3><\/div>
Our Respite Services allow guardians of children or adults with developmental disabilities to take a break from caregiving. Our professional caregivers step in to provide temporary care, giving you time to rest, complete errands, and recharge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Resources for Respite Workers, Respite Specialists & Skills Specialists<\/h3><\/div>
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- <\/i><\/span>