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The caregiver library

Trusted resources, organized for real life.

Skip the endless searching. Start with official programs and practical guidance, grouped by the question you are trying to answer.

Kelton family guides

Plain-language help from our team.

Understanding care

Seven questions to ask any ABA provider

A quality-care checklist focused on dignity, meaningful goals, caregiver collaboration, and transparency.

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School & IEP

How to prepare for your child’s first IEP meeting

A plain-language checklist for organizing concerns, sharing strengths, and participating with confidence.

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Verified starting points

Official and community resources.

Early years

California Early Start

Official information about coordinated early intervention for eligible infants and toddlers from birth to age 3.

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School & IEP

California parent rights

The state overview of procedural safeguards, participation, prior written notice, and educational decision-making.

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Diagnosis & health

CDC: Accessing autism services

Age-based guidance on early intervention and school services, including how families can request evaluations.

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California support

Dial 211 San Diego

Connect with local food, housing, health, disaster, and community resources. Availability and eligibility vary.

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Early years

Early Start contacts by county

Find the regional center intake and family resource center contacts serving your California county.

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California support

Find your regional center

Use the California Department of Developmental Services directory if you live outside San Diego County.

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California support

San Diego Regional Center

The local starting point for developmental-services eligibility and service coordination in San Diego and Imperial counties.

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