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DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, EVALUATION AND EARLY EDUCATION RESOURCES
Developmental screening/assessment and recommendations regarding early intervention services are available
without cost to the family or third-party payer(s). A child may be referred for screening or evaluation whenever
a concern is raised, whether or not there is a medical diagnosis.
Each school district in Thurston County provides evaluation and early intervention services for children from
birth through age six. Developmental screening and evaluation is provided by a team of professionals that
includes early childhood special educators, school psychologists, speech/language therapists, and occupational or
physical therapists.
Head Start/ECEAP, Sandy Nelson, Director, 464-6800/464-6903fax (www.esd113.k12.wa.us)
Head Start/ECEAP provides comprehensive preschool and child care experiences with health and social service
referral to age and income eligible children and families.
The icons below are links to the resources websites
Developmental screening/assessment and recommendations regarding early intervention services are available
without cost to the family or third-party payer(s). A child may be referred for screening or evaluation whenever
a concern is raised, whether or not there is a medical diagnosis.
Each school district in Thurston County provides evaluation and early intervention services for children from
birth through age six. Developmental screening and evaluation is provided by a team of professionals that
includes early childhood special educators, school psychologists, speech/language therapists, and occupational or
physical therapists.
Head Start/ECEAP, Sandy Nelson, Director, 464-6800/464-6903fax (www.esd113.k12.wa.us)
Head Start/ECEAP provides comprehensive preschool and child care experiences with health and social service
referral to age and income eligible children and families.
The icons below are links to the resources websites
Behavioral Health Resources (360)704-7170
Individual, group, and family counseling; child abuse treatment and early intervention services; multi-cultural services;
Youth Enhancement Partnership (YEP) for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth.
Child Care Action Council (360)754-0845
Respite and personal care providers, resource and referral for children and adults with special health care needs.
Children with Special Health Care Needs Program, Thurston County Health Department
Bonnie Peterson, RN, PHN (360)867-2543 petersb@co.thurston.wa.us
Home visits or telephone consultation available to families, regardless of income. Services include care coordination,
help locating alternative funding sources, nursing assessments and recommendations.
Crisis Clinic (360)586-2800
24 hour anonymous and confidential phone crisis intervention and referral to more than 600 resources.
Child Protective Services (CPS) (24 local Hotline) 1-888-822-3541
Olympia caseworkers 725-6700/1-866-363-4276
Investigates complaints of severe neglect, sexual molestation, child abuse; provides counseling, family support and
foster home placement.
CHOICE Regional Health Network 493-4550/1-800-981-2123
Provides assistance to families with access to Washington State health insurance (Basic Health, Healthy Options)
Helps families choose health plans and solve problems with insurance.
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) 753-5983/586-6787fax
Customer Service Center 1-877-980-9180
Intake and application site for financial grants, food stamps, medical assistance, social services, First Steps and jobs.
Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) 725-4250
An agency within DSHS that provides funding for services such as case management, family support, respite care,
medically intensive program, and emergency support to eligible persons and their families. Funding is limited and there
is usually a waiting list. Contact DDD Intake for eligibility.
Family Resources Coordination (FRC) 352-1126
Parent to Parent of Thurston County is the Lead Agency for Thurston County. Information and referral for families of
children birth to age 3 who have concerns about a child’s development. Service coordination and financial assistance for
early intervention services for eligible children.
Fathers’ Network 425-653-4286
Support and resources for fathers of children with special needs.
Within Reach (formally known as Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies) 1-800-322-2588
Referral line for First Steps, WIC, Maternity Support Programs in Washington state.
Please click here for further information on the programs offered.
Keystone Crisis Nursery 888-2273
Call to arrange drop-in childcare for emergency needs. Short term care.
Paratransit Services 1-800-846-5438
Arrangement of transportation to medical appointments for people covered by DSHS medical programs. Riders should
call at least one day before medical appointments.
PAVE (Parents Are Vital in Education) 1-800-572-7368
Parent support for educational information, referrals and advocacy.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 1-800-772-1213
Call for eligibility information. SSI provides funds to low income children age birth to 18 years who have marked and
severe disabilities.
Thurston County Parks and Recreation Services 786-5595
Recreational programs and events for persons with physical and developmental disabilities, age 5 to adult.
Washington State Basic Health Plan 1-800-826-2444
Basic Health is a state-sponsored program providing low-cost health care coverage through private health plans.
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