Yakima Health District works in partnership with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services and Developmental Disabilities Administration to administer a range of specific programs by subcontracting with local agencies to provide support and services, birth through life, to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Yakima County's Developmental Disabilities program provides: -  Child development services for children ages birth to three years old with developmental delays or disabilities -  School Transition Support to students with developmental disabilities, in their last eligible year of high school -  Adult services to assist adults with developmental disabilities find and maintain employment and live full participating and contributing lives within the community -  Community education and information services designed to increase public awareness and build community capacity for including people with developmental disabilities

Coordination of adult DDA employment services. - Transition Services for young adults with developmental disabilities who have turned 21 years old and have graduated from High School. - Adult Services to assist adults with developmental disabilities find and maintain community integrated employment and live full participating and contributing lives within their community. - Community Education and Information Services designed to increase public awareness and build community acceptance for including people with developmental disabilities (contracted with Walla Walla Valley Disability Network (WWVDN.org)).

A public health nurse is able to provide referrals and coordination of services for children with special health care needs such as asthma, cleft lip and palate, and speech or language delays. The public health nurse can assess a child's needs, make referrals, and work with agencies to help.  Services may be accessed by telephone or a home visit.

Provides various services for children, such as car seat safety checks and car seat discounted fees, Access to Baby and Child Dentistry (ABCD Dental), and Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). - ABCD provides access to dental care throughout Benton Franklin Counties for children who have WA Apple Health (Medicaid). Provides assistance in finding a dentist that will fit location, timing and language preferences and assists in coordinating transportation and interpreter services. - CSHCN provides care coordination for children with complex health needs, assists families to coordinate care with medical providers, to access local resources for their child, and to understand cope with the child's health condition. - Car seat safety check are also provided at Kadlec Regional Medical Center, 2nd Wednesday of every month. Only by appointment.

Provides linkage to services for persons with developmental disabilities residing in Lewis County.

Offers a free program for children, ages birth through 18, who have or are at-risk of a chronic medical condition or special health care need. The program helps families access needed medical and social services for their child, connects families to health insurance programs & information (both private insurance & the state-funded Medicaid program), helps families help each other through parent support organizations, helps with concerns (such as feeding, nutrition, growth, development, and behavior), and provides developmental screening and assessment.

Provides early intervention and infant mental health services specifically for young foster children and their caregivers. Evaluates those children's full developmental progress with a particular focus on their social-emotional development. Provides developmental therapies, toddler preschool classes and therapeutic home visiting services working on attachment and emotional development.

Provides a range of services for individuals from birth through adulthood with autism spectrum disorders, including: -Diagnostic evaluations -Intervention services -Program consultation -Individual and group therapy -Social skills groups -Parent training -Summer programs Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team comprising educators, psychologists, behavior analysts, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physicians.

Child Check is a universal and free screening program for social, emotional and behavioral development kids 18 months to kindergarten. The program also provides parenting support and resource referrals to Clallam County parents with a focus on helping parents learn more about the development of their children and to encourage the adoption of effective parenting practices.

Offers early intervention services to meet the developmental needs of eligible infants and toddlers and the needs of their family related to enhancing the child's development.  Provides Family Resources Coordination, individualized developmental services and parent support opportunities.

Offers early support services for families of children with special needs, and assessments for children birth to 3 years of age that may have developmental concerns. Services can include: Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Early Childhood Special Education, Social Worker, Infant Mental Health, ABA, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian, and Family Resources Coordination.  The Infant Toddler Program is certified by the State of Washington as the following:   Neurodevelopmental Program by the Department of Health, Early Support Provider Agency by DCYF, Developmental Disabilities Center through DSHS, Holly Ridge Center is Early Support Services Provider Program for Kitsap County and part of North Mason County (North Mason School District area).

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program: Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is the Washington State Department of Early Learning program designed to be the first point of contact for any parents concerned about the development of their children. ESIT offers free developmental screening for infants and toddlers along with an informational meeting for parents with a Family Resources Coordinator. Once a child is screened, a Family Resources Coordinator helps each family access the Early Intervention services through a referral system and provides each family with additional community resources for support.

Offers educational services to school districts staff or students.   Also offers individual and program assessments, curriculum development and counseling.   Offers home visits throughout the state if needed, usually to observe potential applicants in their home environment. Provides birth-to-three services.

Offers specialized clinical services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include diagnosis, assessment, and management plans for various conditions.

Information and referral regarding disabilities and community resources, newsletter, workshops, seminars and recreational/social events for families. Information provided to parents/guardians of children with a disability or chronic medical condition. Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) Program: Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

Provides early intervention therapy and education support services for children ages birth to three in their natural environment. Outcome/Results - Enables families to care for their children and participate in family and community activities - Helps children be active and successful participants across a variety of settings and situations - Improved positive social-emotional skills and social relationships - Improved acquisition and use of knowledge and skills including language and communication - Improved use of appropriate behaviors to meet their needs. Services - Evaluation and Assessment - Tailored educational and therapeutic plans - Occupational Therapy - Speech and Language Services - Infant Mental Health Services - Parent Education and Support - Treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ages 24-36 months) - Specialized treatment for motor/sensory and feeding concerns - Bilingual Services - Home Visits - Play Groups - Family Events.

Provides education and child care services for children. Service options include full and part time, and full day ECEAP Preschool. The Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a comprehensive preschool program that provides free services and support to eligible children and their families.

Provides in home services for children birth to three who have significant delays in cognitive, communication, motor, social or adaptive areas. Parents and staff will create an Individual Family Service Plan that outlines the concerns expressed from parents and family members and identifies the child’s special and unique needs. A Family Resources Coordinator will help coordinate programs and services for families and connect families with needed community resources and support. When a child turns three years of age, the staff helps transition children to preschool services, typically provided by the child’s local school district.

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) is a program that extends and improves access to medical services. Provides access for identification, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of children under the age of 18 with physically handicapping or potentially handicapping conditions. It reduces the financial impact these services have on families who lack adequate resources for care.   Children with special health care needs may benefit from services such as:   Early identification of health or developmental problems,    Screening and/or assessment of the child and family's concerns, priorities and resources,    Tracking or monitoring,    Therapeutic intervention(s) including family education and support, and resource identification, referral, and coordination.    Home visits and/or telephone consultations with a Community Health Nurse can help provide Care Coordination Services.  And offer education about the following:   Medical problems, the care needs and available resources    Child behavior, growth and development, and Nutrition, basic baby and childcare    Parenting issues    Immunization information    Safety issues    Stress reduction    Taking care of yourself to prevent illness    Assist with problem solving and decision making

Provides services to children from birth through age 12 with developmental delays, disabilities, and prenatal substance exposure. Helps children meet healthy developmental milestones. Direct service providers are uniquely trained to provide trauma- and FASD-informed care. Supplemental programs include free Play & Learn Groups for children of all abilities, 0-5 years.

Provides therapy and early childhood education for children under the age of three who are exhibiting significant delays in their development. All services are provided at home or the at the child's care provider. Supplemental services such as play groups and field trips are also offered to enrolled families.

Coordinates early intervention services for children ages birth-3 who have suspected disabilities and/or developmental delays. Families are provided with a Family Resource Coordinator who will help to develop an individualized Family Service Plan. Early intervention services may include, but are not limited to: - Specialized instruction - Speech therapy - Occupational therapy - Physical therapy

Provides evaluations, services and supports to families with babies and young children that have suspected developmental delays and disabilities. Services offered include: - Speech therapy - Occupational therapy - Special education Early intervention also provides coaching and support to parents and caregivers to build upon family strengths and help children reach their full potential.

Offers early intervention services including physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, early childhood education and infant mental health services for children who demonstrate a developmental delay or disability. Services are available at the center, at home, virtually online and in the community.