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

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.

Center-based therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy.   In-home services may be arranged.   Services include individual therapy sessions to address specific developmental difficulties; parents are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share hopes with center staff and other parents. Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language therapy and associated programs for children birth to 18 include: - Speech-language therapy - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy - Parent Education and Support - Aquatic Therapy - Social Skills Groups - Fitness Center - Recommendations for orthotic assessment

Offers early support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. These services include physical, speech, and occupational therapies; early childhood education, infant mental health services, and more.

Provides supportive, coordinated early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays, from birth to age 3. Children may receive speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or feeding therapy as needed.

Provides a safety net for children involved in the child welfare system by ensuring their developmental and social-emotional needs are identified and addressed. It also strengthens relationships so that parents and caregivers can better work together for their child’s success. By supporting a child’s entire care team, CHERISH positively transforms a child’s developmental trajectory, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Families work one-on-one with a Parent Coach, in the child's natural learning environment, identifying learning opportunities in daily family routines such as bath time, mealtime, or during play. Each family creates a customized Individualized Family Service Plan with their Coach, outlining the specific early intervention goals.  ChildStrive's family centered early intervention services and programs include: - Developmental Screenings  andComprehensive Evaluations - Individualized Family Service Plans - Family Resource Coordination - Referral Services - Supports provided by a team of professionals made up of Physical or Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Special Educator, and counselor and Parent Coaching supports from one team member. - Feeding Intervention - Counseling - Parent & Infant Support Groups - Parent & Toddler Play Groups for children of all abilities - Parent Workshops - Spanish Speaking Preschool - Homeless Shelter Outreach

Home-based therapy program provides early intervention services (Speech, Occupational, Physical, Oral motor therapies, early education, and Family Resource Coordination) for families and children ages birth to three, with a developmental delay or a diagnosed disability including: -  Down syndrome -  Cerebral palsy -  Autism spectrum disorders   Services are provided in a child's natural environment, a place the child normally is during the day including home, daycare, a relative's home, or a community setting.    Information is shared with the family about child development and strategies are provided to help families feel supported as their child's primary teacher.

Provides pediatric, occupational, physical, speech, early intervention, play-based, and specialty therapy programs.

Provides early support services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, special education, family resource coordination, and nutrition consultation within the child's natural environment.

Provides various programs for children to receive individualized educational services in small class settings, focusing on communication, motor skills, cognition, self-help, and social skills. Offers evaluations to determine if a child is meeting developmental milestones.

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. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

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. Puts parents in touch with special services available to eligible children age birth to three in Thurston, Mason and Grays Harbor counties.

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

Center-based therapy program provides physical and occupational therapy and speech therapy.   In-home services may be arranged.   Services include individual therapy sessions to address specific developmental difficulties; parents are encouraged to ask questions, express concerns, and share hopes with center staff and other parents. Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language therapy and associated programs for children birth to 18 include: - Speech-language therapy - Occupational Therapy - Physical Therapy - Oral Motor/Feeding Therapy - Parent Education and Support - Aquatic Therapy - Social Skills Groups - Fitness Center - Recommendations for orthotic assessment

Home-based therapy program provides early intervention services (Speech, Occupational, Physical, Oral motor therapies, early education, and Family Resource Coordination) for families and children ages birth to three, with a developmental delay or a diagnosed disability including: -  Down syndrome -  Cerebral palsy -  Autism spectrum disorders   Services are provided in a child's natural environment, a place the child normally is during the day including home, daycare, a relative's home, or a community setting.    Information is shared with the family about child development and strategies are provided to help families feel supported as their child's primary teacher.

Evaluates children's growth and development. If any developmental delays are identified, experienced childcare professionals work with parents and therapists to develop a plan to improve speech and/or motor skills as well as assess progress until goals are met. Services in this program include: - Early assessment/identification - Multi-disciplinary evaluations and progress monitoring - Speech therapy, occupational therapy and/or other specialty therapies per individual child needs Educates parents about abnormal behaviors they should look for and how to interact with their children to practice and improve language and motor skills. Work with school districts to transfer services as needed, once a child reaches age 3.

Offers education programs for young children at the University of Washington.   Infant and Toddler Program (ITP) Offers a variety of early-intervention services for families and children. Services are delivered by different providers based on the area: special education teachers, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, physical therapists and family resource coordinators. Provides intervention through inclusive playgroups where all children learn and play together. Also serves children and their families by providing community and home-based services. These are determined by the needs of the child and the family and can take place in the home, at the center or in other community settings. Serves families in the King County area through contracts with the DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) and local school districts. Preschool Provides a high quality, inclusive, early learning program for all children.  Students are offered a unique, individualized program; an emphasis is placed on social and friendship skills. All classes serve children with a range of abilities and disabilities, including cognitive delays, communication disorders, autism, learning disorders and severe behavioral disabilities, as well as typically developing students. Implements systematic instruction to children with special needs. Physical therapists, Occupational therapists and Speech Language Pathologists work with the teaching staff to provide services for students who qualify. Full day preschool available for Seattle residents only. Kindergarten Provides a full-day, kindergarten program that includes students with and without disabilities. All children, regardless of ability, learn alongside their peers. Emphasizes the development of academic, social, communication and motor skills that enable children to be successfully in elementary school. Physical therapists, Occupational therapists and Speech Language Pathologists work with the teaching staff to provide services within the context of the general education and classroom environment.

Offers early support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. These services include physical, speech, and occupational therapies; early childhood education, infant mental health services, and more.

Provides early childhood disability support and services for young Black children. Identifies each child’s unique needs and connects families with the resources necessary to make a positive impact on their developmental years.

Provides early intervention services to babies and toddlers living with developmental delays.   Services include   -  Physical therapy -  Occupational therapy -  Speech/language therapy -  Oral motor/feeding therapy -  Special education -  Family support -  Education Services are on-site or in the community and include home or day care visits.

Offers early support services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. These services include physical, speech, and occupational therapies; early childhood education, infant mental health services, and more.

Joya provides comprehensive developmental evaluation as well as feeding therapy and nutrition services for children from birth to age three who are not meeting age-appropriate developmental milestones or are at risk of developmental delay for any reason.

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 screenings 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.

Early intervention provides a collection of services families may need for their infants or toddlers with disabilities. Services may include helping the family find needed services for their child, helping the family understand their child’s developmental growth, and helping the family support their child’s learning and development and successful participation in home and community activities.