Child Development
Child Development Programs
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Partnership for Children is a nonprofit organization that provides support, resources, and advocacy for children with disabilities and their families in Monterey County. Their services include community navigation, parent support groups, workshops, and recreational programs like REACH, which promotes inclusion and social skills development .
Requirements: No formal referral is required, and services are open to all families with children with disabilities or special needs.
Who We Serve:
Families with children (ages 0-21) with disabilities, developmental delays, or special needs, as well as professionals and caregivers supporting them
Address: 427 Pajaro Street, Suite 5, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone Number: (831) 422 - 3002
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Coastal Kids Home Care is a nonprofit organization that provides pediatric home health services to medically fragile children in California. They offer in-home nursing, specialized therapies, social services, and bereavement counseling to support children and their families.
What We Offer:
- In-home care for medically fragile children
- Nursing and therapy services
- Social services and support
- Bereavement counseling
Who We Serve:
- Medically fragile children with chronic conditions, developmental delays, or facing end-of-life care
- Families in Monterey, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties
Get Involved:
- Make a donation
- Attend events
- Volunteer or join their team
Address: 427 Pajaro Street, Suite 1, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone Number: 1(800) 214 - 5439
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Special Kids Connect is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities in Monterey County, California. Their mission is to develop resources, raise awareness, and provide support to over 12,000 children with disabilities and their families.
Services and Programs:
- Community Navigation: One-on-one support for families navigating social services and government benefits
- Parent Education and Support: Workshops, parent-to-parent support, and resource libraries
- REACH Programs: Inclusive recreational activities for children with and without disabilities
- Early Start Family Resource Center: Guidance for parents of children aged 0-3 with developmental delays
- STAR Toy Library: Free toy lending library with adaptive equipment and resources
- Family Connections: Support groups, social events, and peer mentoring
Special Kids Connect serves Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Santa Clara Counties, with a trilingual staff (English, Spanish, Triqui) available for support
Address: 334 Main Street, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone Number: (831) 372-2730
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Early Child Development Services
Early Development Services provides early care and education for children from 6 weeks to kindergarten age in Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties. Their programs include Head Start and Early Head Start, offering comprehensive child development and family support services, such as education, mental health, disabilities, health, and nutrition services .
Eligibility:
- Children 3-5 years old (Head Start) and birth to 3 years old (Early Head Start)
- Low-income families
- Income eligibility based on Federal and/or State Poverty Guidelines
- No fee required
Services:
- Early education and support
- Mental health and disability services
- Health and nutrition services
- Parent education and support
- Family engagement and resources
Address: 950 E. Blanco Road, Suite 205, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone Number: 831-393-2246
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Door to Hope's mission is to provide hope and a path to recovery for individuals struggling with addiction and children affected by prenatal exposure to substances.
Their services include :
- Residential Treatment: Women's residential program and short-term residential treatment for female youth
- Outpatient Treatment: Individual, group, and family therapy for adults and adolescents
- Parent and Family Support: Parenting education, mentoring, and support services
- Infant/Child Clinic
Address: 60 W. Market St. #140, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone Number: (831) 800 - 3550
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Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) aims to socio-economically uplift the Latino community in California while preserving Mexican-American culture. They provide services like early childhood education, family support, job training, and senior care to make a positive impact.
What it's for: Supports families with childcare needs, promoting outdoor education and fun.
Requirements: Typically serves Monterey County residents, with specific eligibility criteria.
Who it's for: Families with children needing childcare, likely focusing on outdoor and educational activities.
Address: 131 13th St., Greenfield, CA 93927
Phone Number: (831) 674-5810