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ABOUT FACE
15771 Royal Ridge Road, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(888) 839-FACE

 DESCRIPTION: Support and information network for people with facial differences.

 HOURS: Warm line

SERVICES: Newsletter, “Facing Tomorrow with About Face”, monthly group meetings,
hosp. visitation program for newborn infants with cranial facial anomalies, k-secondary school
programs available to show video “The Beauty Within.”

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ACCESS SERVICES
P. O. BOX 71684, Los Angeles, CA 90071-0684
(800) 827-0829 TDD (800) 827-1359
Email: Asila@Pacbell.net  website: www.Asila.org

 DESCRIPTION: Transportation Services.

 HOURS: 6:00 am - 10:00 pm (Monday - Friday), 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday)

 SERVICES: Transportation for people with disabilities; curbside drop off/pick up.
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ACCREDITED NURSING SERVICES
17141 Ventura Blvd. # 206, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-1234 FAX (818) 986-9317
 DESCRIPTION: Nursing and respite care, babysitters.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Respite care.

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AHEAD WITH HORSES
9311 Del Arroyo Drive, Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 767-6373 FAX (818) 767-6231

 DESCRIPTION: Therapeutic horseback riding program for children with physical or developmental disabilities. Ages 3 months to 21 years.
 HOURS: Call for appointment, Tuesday - Saturday

 SERVICES: Vaulting program which is gymnastics on horseback.

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ALLIANCE FOR CHILDREN’S RIGHTS
3333 Wilshire Blvd., # 550, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 368-6010 FAX (213) 368-6016

 DESCRIPTION: A nonprofit agency which provides free legal representation for children on
        legal issues.
 HOURS: 9:00 am  - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Representation in legal matters such as Regional Center appeals, special education
         issues, Social Security Income appeal, MediCal appeals, etc.
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AMERICAN ACTION FUND FOR BLIND CHILDREN AND ADULTS
18440 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-2022    Formerly “American Brotherhood for the Blind”

 DESCRIPTION: Through public support a lending library, newsletter and calendars are provided for blind children and adults.
 HOURS:  Call for information

 SERVICES: Kenneth Jerrigan Library for Blind Children, free Braille newsletter, free small size Braille calendars.
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APGUARD MEDICAL
6325 DeSoto Avenue, Unit H, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 713-1874  FAX (818) 713-0879
www.apguardmedical.com

 DESCRIPTION: Respiratory therapy supplies. Need physician prescription.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Apnea monitors.

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APRIA HEALTH CARE
555 First Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 999-0088  FAX (818) 838-7707

 DESCRIPTION: Medical equipment purchase or rental.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday; 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Saturday

 SERVICES: Medical equipment.
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ASHLEY CHILDREN’S PSYCHOLOGY CENTER
9036 Reseda Blvd., # 204, Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-3531   FAX (818) 886-3699

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for parents of children with attention deficit disorder.

 HOURS: For information 8:30 am - 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Support group meetings: 7:15 - 9:15 pm, first Wednesday of each month.
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AUTISM SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
1612 W. Olive Avenue, # 201, Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 953-3855   FAX (818) 953-3850
website: www.autismsocietyla.org

 DESCRIPTION: Information and referral services, support groups, advocacy: call for info.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Support groups, lending library, information and referral service, speakers bureau,
quarterly membership meetings with guest speakers, newsletter.
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BABY ANTHONY HOTLINE
St. Francis Medical Center, 3630 E. Imperial Hwy, Linwood, CA 90262
800-606-BABY FAX (310) 603-1860

 DESCRIPTION: A response line for women in desperation and in possession of a newborn
(or any child) in danger of abandoning that child.
 HOURS: 24 hours a day

 SERVICES: Free ambulance pick-up of child, medical attention or emotional support for mother, if requested. Bilingual support.
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BABY STEPS
27616 Newhall Ranch Road, #25, Santa  Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 294-7900  FAX (661) 294-8333

 DESCRIPTION: Early Start Program for infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age with special needs and their families.
 HOURS: Call for appointment.

 SERVICES: Center or home-based speech, physical & occupational therapy, care giving training, transition/inclusion opportunities, feeding/swallowing therapy,             sensory/motor therapy, nutrition, counseling, touch communication, family support group, behavior management, bilingual staff.
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BEVERLY HILLS PROSTHETICS, ORTHOTICS, INC.
15230 Burbank Blvd. #103, Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-0033 FAX (818) 988-7219

 DESCRIPTION: Prosthetics, orthotics. Need physician prescription.

 HOURS: By appointment, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Artificial limbs and braces, prosthetics and orthotics.

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BLIND CHILDREN’S CENTER
4120 Marathon Street, Los Angeles, CA 90029
(323) 664-2153 (323) 665-3828
website: www.info@blindchildrenscenter.org

 DESCRIPTION: Educational infant and preschool programs for children age 0-5 years, who
       are blind or visually impaired.
 HOURS: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Visual services, special education and day care, family support, information and
referrals, publications, interdisciplinary assessment services.
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BRAILLE INSTITUTE YOUTH CENTER
3450 Cahuenga Boulevard West, Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 851-6122 FAX (323) 851-6961

 DESCRIPTION: Child development consultants for in-home services for 0-3 years.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Preschool assistants for children being mainstreamed, educational consultants,
           child development specialists, parent support groups. Legal blind/limited to 20%.
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BRIDGE FOCUS
16360 Roscoe Blvd., # 120, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 895-5132 FAX (818) 895-5135

 DESCRIPTION: Counseling for all ages. Major focus on families and prevention of alcohol/
       drug abuse, other destructive behaviors such as child abuse.
 HOURS: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm, Monday - Thursday; 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Friday

 SERVICES: Support groups, parent education (for single parents). individual, family and
           couple counseling, monitored visitation.

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BUONORA CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERS
19325 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 885-6200 FAX (818) 885-6228

 DESCRIPTION: Early Intervention Program, 18 mo.- 3 years. Preschool program, 18 mo.-
        5 years, elementary program through third grade.NAEYC accredited.
 HOURS: 7 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Infant development program -center based and in-home, parent education and
         resource center, supported inclusion for preschool thru elementary, summer
         camp and swim program, parent and child program.
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CALIFORNIA CHILDRENS SERVICES  East Valley
Medical Treatment Unit - 12827 Saticoy Street, No. Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 765-2076 FAX (818) 982-6358

 DESCRIPTION: Physical and occupational therapy. Must meet medically eligibility diagnosis.

 HOURS: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical and occupational therapy.
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CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES  West Valley
Medical Therapy Unit, Lokrantz School: 19451 Wyandotte Street. Reseda. CA 91335
(818) 885-6244 FAX (818) 882-1578

 DESCRIPTION: Physical and occupational therapy. Must meet medically eligibility diagnosis.

 HOURS: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical and occupational therapy.

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CALIFORNIA CHILDREN SERVICES - Santa Clarita MTU
Medical Therapy Unit - Valley View PAU: 19420 Sierra Estates Drive, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 251-0464 FAX (661) 298-5041

 DESCRIPTION: Physical and occupational therapy. Must meet medical eligibility diagnosis.

 HOURS: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical and occupational therapy.
 

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CALIFORNIA MAJOR RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM
P.O.Box 9044, Oxnard, CA 93031-9044
800-289-6574  FAX (805) 987-6084
website: www.bluecrossofca.com

 DESCRIPTION: Insurance for those who have been denied coverage for a pre-existing
        condition.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Friday

 SERVICES: Insurance coverage.

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CALIFORNIA PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY SERVICES
326 E. Foothill Blvd., Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 812-0055 FAX (626) 334-1227
website: www.cal-peds.com

 DESCRIPTION: Child development center - part of Simi Valley Health Care & Medical Center

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Early Intervention Program, 0-3 years; one-on-one program, birth - 17 years.
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CALIFORNIA SPECIAL OLYMPICS
6071 Bristol Parkway, Unit #100, Culver City, CA 90230
800-832-6276 FAX (310) 215-8388

 DESCRIPTION: Olympic games for children and adults with mental retardation. Able to
        service those with multiple disabilities as well.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Year round sports training and competition in 20 sports. Referrals to appropriate
           local Special Olympics programs. Children 8 years and up.
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CARING FOR BABIES WITH AIDS
P.O. BOX 351535, Los Angeles, CA 90035
(323) 931-9828 FAX (323) 931-1440
Email: babyaids@pac.bell.net

 DESCRIPTION: A nonprofit organization to promote the highest possible quality of life for
       HIV/AIDS infected or at risk infants, children and families.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Case management, mental health services, public benefits, counseling, housing
           opportunities, family crisis program. Child development specialist,
         transportation, psychological testing, psychotropic medication evaluation.

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CAROUSEL RANCH
Newhall, CA
(661) 253-2195

 DESCRIPTION: A therapeutic riding program serving children of all ages and disabilities.

 HOURS: Call for information

 SERVICES: Developmental vaulting, Western and English therapeutic riding.
 

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CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
P.O.Box 54700, Mail Stop #53, Los Angeles, CA 90054-0700
(323) 669-2300 FAX (323) 671-3842
Email: uscuap@chla.esc.edu website: www.uscuap.org

 DESCRIPTION: Training center for specialists working with children with disabilities and
        their families. USC University Affiliated at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Diagnostic Clinic for assessments of developmental delays, Hearing Abilities
Clinic for assessing children with learning disabilities and Feeding Clinic.
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CENTER FOR INFANT-PARENT DEVELOPMENT
17200 Ventura Blvd., #128, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 971-5284 FAX (818)

 DESCRIPTION: Mental health and educational services for infants, children (0-5 years) and
        their parents.
 HOURS:  Warm Line 24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Evaluation including office & home visit, psychological testing, parent education
           parent support, family psychotherapy, supervision for professionals.
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C.H.A.D.D. - CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS
UCLA NPI, 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-9989, 800-825-9989 Access Center, (310) 825-0088 ADHD Support
FAX (310) 267-1538

 DESCRIPTION: Parent support meetings for families of children with attention deficit
disorders: first Wednesday of each month 7:00 - 9:00 pm.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Support group.

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C.H.A.D.D. - CHILDREN WITH ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS
P.O. Box 571298, Tarzana, CA 91357-1298
(877) 882-4233

 DESCRIPTION: Help families cope with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

 HOURS: Call

 SERVICES: Support groups and seminars.
 

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CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE (LOS ANGELES)
3075 Wilshire Blvd., Fifth Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(800) 540-4000 or (213) 617-3574

 DESCRIPTION: 24 Hour hot line.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Information on how to report abuse and neglect and other 800 numbers.

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CHILD AND FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
9650 Zelzah Avenue, Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 993-9311 FAX (818) 993-8206

 DESCRIPTION: Mental Health Center for children and families.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Individual, group and family threapy, abuse and neglect, parent education,
support groups, in-home services, if eligible.

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CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
16650 Sherman Way #200, Van Nuys, CA 91406 HEAD START (818) 756-3370
(818) 756-3360 Administration, (818) 756-3366 Parent Referral, FAX (818) 947-7155
Website: www.ccrc.com.org

 DESCRIPTION: Licensed day care referral services. Low income for payment assistance
       program available.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday  - Friday

 SERVICES: Referral  services for special education and day care. Subsidized child care for
           eligible families.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER   Simi Valley Hospital
2975 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 577-9039 FAX (805) 527-7183

 DESCRIPTION: Early Intervention Program for 0-3 years. Serves children 0-7 years of age
       Part of Simi Valley Health Care and Medical Center.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Infant/toddler developmental program in group or one-on-one situations. Fine
           and gross motor, sensory integration, personal and social learning skills,
parent education, support groups, lending library.
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CHILDHELP USA
1345 El Centro, Hollywood, CA 90028
800 -4A-CHILD, (323) 465-4016 FAX (323) 466-4432
Website: www.childhelpusa.org

 DESCRIPTION: Toll-free crisis and referrals.

 HOURS: 24 hour hot line, 7 per week

 SERVICES: Information on where to report: abuse, neglect, runaways, suicide, shelters.
           Other 800 numbers, lawyer referral services.
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CHILDREN’S BUREAU OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
3910 Oakwood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004-3487
1-888-ALL4KIDS FAX (323) 661-7306
 

 DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs
       and services.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

 SERVICES: Family support and development, creating caring communities, child abuse
        prevention-family reunification-permanency, research and advocacy.
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CHILDREN’S LEARNING PROGRAM
5641 Cahuenga Blvd., No. Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 762-1334
 

 DESCRIPTION: Mainstream preschool. Must be toilet trained. Ages 2-5 years.

 HOURS: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Special education, day care.

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CHILDREN’S MENAGERIE
15313 Cabrita Road, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 781-2637

 DESCRIPTION: Mainstream preschool: day care starts at 6:00 am. Must be toilet trained.
       Ages 2 - 10 years.
 HOURS: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Special education and day care, not set up for wheel chairs.
 

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CHILDREN’S PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES, (CHLA)
18401 Burbank Blvd. #214, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 343-6017 FAX (818) 757-7453

 DESCRIPTION: Physical and occupational therapy offered through this San Fernando
       Valley satellite office of the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles.
 HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Pediatric physical and occupational therapy.

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CHILDREN’S WORLD
16901 Lassen Street, North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 368-5334 FAX (818) 368-1805
www.childrensworld.com

 DESCRIPTION: Mainstream preschool or day care for 2 - 6 years with minor disabilities.

 HOURS: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Special education, day care.
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CHIME INSTITUTE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
C/o Dept. of Special Education, CSUN 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330-8265
(818) 677-4979 E. Valley Site: Family Center, 13330 Vaughn St. San Fernando
www.csun.edu/chimeins/chime.html

 DESCRIPTION: Infant-toddler program ages birth to 3 years. Preschool ages 2.9 to 5 years.
       After school integrated day care program ages 2 - 5 years.
 HOURS: Vary, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Infant development program: home- and centered-based, parent education,
physical, special education, speech & language, supported inclusion for preschool and child care.
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CHINATOWN SERVICE CENTER
767 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 253-0880 FAX (213) 680-0787
www.csc.apanet.org

 DESCRIPTION: Family counseling program

 HOURS: 8:30 - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. 8:30 - 12:30 pm, Saturday

 SERVICES: Parenting classes in Cantonese and Mandarin.

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CITYRIDE
6323 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 908-1901 FAX (818) 901-2045

 DESCRIPTION: Transportation. Must be permanently disabled and qualified member.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Transportation.

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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA Parks, Recreation and Community Services Dept.
23920 Valencia Blvd. # 120, Santa Clarita, CA 91355           Therapeutic Recreation
(661) 255-4910 FAX (661) 255-1996
www.santaclarita.com

 DESCRIPTION: Classes are designed to provide leisure & recreational services for children
/adults with developmental, learning, physical disabilities and head injuries.
 HOURS: Vary

 SERVICES: Classes in bowling, therapeutic swim lessons, Special Olympics, Heart for Art
         and more.
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CITY SNIPPERS
26580 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 296-6500

 DESCRIPTION: Family hair cutting salon. Walk-in basis or can make an appointment.

 HOURS: Call to confirm

 SERVICES: Four hairstylists experienced with children with special needs.

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COMMUNITY SPEECH AND HEARING
18740 Ventura Blvd. #100, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 883-0844 FAX (818) 774-1935

 DESCRIPTION: Evaluation and therapy for speech and hearing disorders.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Speech and language

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COMPUTER ACCESS CENTER
5901 Green Valley Circle, #320, Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 338-1597 FAX (310) 338-9318

 DESCRIPTION: Computer technology resource center for children & adults with disabilities.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Hands-on experience with computers, adaptive equipment, workshops,
        newsletter, hardware and software lending library, toy lending library.
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CRANIOFACIAL SUPPORT NETWORK OF SO. CALIFORNIA
14847 Dickens Street, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423   Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church
(818) 754-4600

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for families of children with craniofacial anomalies.

 HOURS:  Meetings once a month, 7:30 pm Thursdays

 SERVICES: Support and education.
 

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CREATIVE PLAY RESOURCES
9420-5 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91324
(818) 886-4150 FAX (818) 886-4301
 

 DESCRIPTION: Educational toy store.

 HOURS: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday

 SERVICES: Toys and educational materials for children birth on up.

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CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S SOCIETY OF SO. CALIFORNIA
6530 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
(818) 884-6612

 DESCRIPTION: Infant/toddler program for 18 months to 3 years at Harry A Mier Center.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

 SERVICES: Provides aquatic programs, after-school recreation programs, school recreation
           programs.

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CSUN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM, Dept. of Communication Disorders
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8288 (Monterey Hall Building)
(818)677-2856 FAX (818) 677-2632

 DESCRIPTION: Infant/toddler program for at-risk and developmentally delayed children and
their care providers. Siblings welcome.
 HOURS: 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday, Center-based: 9:00 - 11:15 am, Monday - Thursday
     and 1:00 - 3:15 pm Monday - Wednesday
 SERVICES: Multi-disciplinary staff provides a center-based program in a pre-school
environment that includes individual speech and parent support. In-home services
using floortime methodology, play-based developmental assessment, and others.
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CSUN LANGUAGE, SPEECH & HEARING CENTER
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8288 (Monterey Hall Building)
(818) 677-2856 FAX (818) 677-2632

 DESCRIPTION: Assessment, evaluation and/or therapy for language, speech and hearing
       disorders. Self, agency or physician referral.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Audiology services including: hearing testing, hearing aid evaluation, ear molds,
           hearing aids and batteries.
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CSUN PRESCHOOL LAB
18330 Halstead Street, Northridge, CA 91330-8292
(818) 677-3131 FAX (818) 677-6004

 DESCRIPTION: Mainstream preschool ages 2.9 to 5 years. Mommy and me program.

 HOURS: Vary

 SERVICES: Special education, day care.
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CULTIVAR Y CRECER
15400 Sherman Way, Third floor, Rms ABCD, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 756-6243

 DESCRIPTION: Parent support group for parents of children with special needs in Spanish.

 HOURS: Friday evenings, twice a month, call for dates and time

 SERVICES: Education, support and information for Spanish speaking families.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
1950 Sawtelle, Blvd., # 328, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 479-8585  or (818) 988-8002 FAX  (310) 473-7307

 DESCRIPTION: Supports Cystic Fibrosis Care Centers and carries out research for control
       and finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.
 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Provides patient/family counseling, referrals, rehabilitation and community
          services.

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daDA
6118 Del Valle Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90048
(213) 933-2983

 DESCRIPTION: daDA is a regional support network for fathers of children with disabling conditions.
 HOURS: Warm Line 24 hours.

 SERVICES: Monthly support meetings, quarterly workshops, telephone resource listing,
         quarterly newsletter.

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DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
12020 Chandler Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91607
(818) 755-5900

 DESCRIPTION: Child abuse and neglect, protective services, placement for abused and
       runaway children.
 HOURS:  8:00 am - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parenting classes.

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DEVELOPMENTAL DYNAMICS
14724 Ventura Blvd. #400, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(8180 461-8527  FAX (818) 461-3535

 DESCRIPTION: In-home early intervention program, serving all of Los Angeles.

 HOURS: Call for appointment.

 SERVICES: Early intervention specialist and physical therapy. Primarily Spanish speaking.

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DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES
8949 Reseda Blvd. #109, Northridge, CA 91324-3943
800-464-8995, (818) 718-6363  FAX (818) 718-6362

 DESCRIPTION: Education, speakers, peer counseling, meetings. Parents and caretakers of
       children with Down syndrome. Conferences, library, information packets.
 HOURS: Warm Line, 24 hours

 SERVICES: Parent education, support groups, newsletter.

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DOWN SYNDROME (Santa Clarita Valley) SUPPORT GROUP
(661) 296-0102 Contact: Frances Molacek or (661) 255-2779 Contact: Patty McKee

 DESCRIPTION: Outreach and monthly meetings at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill
       Drive, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.
 HOURS: Vary

 SERVICES: Monthly speakers, sharing of information, uplifting support meetings & a variety
           of activities (holiday brunches, Easter egg hunts and Barbeques).

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EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES & Orange County, Inc.
16946 Sherman Way #200, Van Nuys, CA 91406     Site:  The H.E.L.P. Group
(818) 996-9902 FAX (818) 996-1606   13130 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA

 DESCRIPTION: Infant stimulation program. Birth - 3 years, early intervention.

 HOURS: Call for hours

 SERVICES: In-home programs and center-based in east valley.
 

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EASTER SEALS SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES Santa Clarita Valley
After school program for Santa Clarita Valley
(661) 298-5599

 DESCRIPTION: After school programs.

 HOURS:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, call for local sites.

 SERVICES: After school programs. Locations vary according to age of children.

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EL NIDO FAMILY CENTER
10200 Sepulveda Blvd. #350 Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 830-3646 FAX (818) 830- 3654

 DESCRIPTION: Spanish speaking staff, serving SFV. Parent education for parents with
children under 6 years. Case management services for pregnant or parenting teens.
HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri. 12:30 - 8:00 pm, Wed.

 SERVICES: Counseling, case management, parent education.

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EL PROJECTO DEL BARRIO
9140 Van Nuys Blvd. #211, Panorama City, CA 9140/ 20800 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA
(818) 895-2206 FAX (818) 895-0824          (818) 710-5224

 DESCRIPTION: El Projecto Del Barrio is a comprehensive community service in
drug/alcohol prevention and treatment program.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Medical services, AIDS services, services for women in recovery, parenting
           classes do to use of drugs, food banks, emotional support groups, legal aid

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ENCINO/TARZANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
18321 Clark Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-0800

 DESCRIPTION: Medical Services, NICU.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Medical Services.

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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
4351 Garden City Drive, #406, Landover, MD 20785
800- 332-1000

 DESCRIPTION: Hot Line information on seizures, etc.

 HOURS:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Other 800 numbers.

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EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION - Infant Development Program
14061 Terra Bella, Arleta, CA 91331
(818) 830-6411 FAX - Same

 DESCRIPTION: Infant development program, parent support group, occupational therapy for
       children with developmental delays.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES:  Infant development program, physical and occupational therapy, support groups,
             Family and Me play group for birth to 5 years.
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FACEY MEDICAL GROUP
17909 Soledad Canyon Road   OR          23838 W. Valencia Blvd.
Canyon Country, CA 91351          Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 250-5200 or (661) 222-2600

 DESCRIPTION: Pediatrics

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

 SERVICES: Pediatrics. English, Spanish, Hindustani spoken.

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FAMILY CARE AGENCY, INC.
18341 Sherman Way #207, Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 345-2950 FAX (818) 342-9409

 DESCRIPTION: Respite providers for children without significant medical issues.
       Respite care vendor, apnea monitoring. Spanish & English.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday  - Saturday

 SERVICES: Respite care and nursing services.

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FAMILY DAY CARE ASSOCIATION OF SANTA CLARITA
(661) 252-0511

 DESCRIPTION: A non-profit org. of licensed childcare providers, parents and childcare advocates.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Provides referrals for licensed childcare providers and tries to match providers
with the parents’ requirements. Educates providers through workshops, newsletters, monthly meetings and support.
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FAMILY FOCUS RESOURCE CENTER
CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Rm E109-I, Northridge, CA 91330-8265
(818) 677-5575 FAX (818) 677-5574
Email: family.focus@csun.edu  website: www.csun.edu/~ffrc/family_html.htm

 DESCRIPTION: Support, information & referrals to families of children with special needs.

 HOURS: Warm Line 24 hrs, office hours 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday
     By appt. only
 SERVICES: Telephone warm line; English & Spanish, resource directory of services and
           agencies, peer support to families, educational seminars, newsletter and library.
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FAMILY FOCUS RESOURCE CENTER
Canyon Springs Elementary School, 19059 Vicci St., Rm 27, Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 299-4572 FAX (661) 299-4498

 DESCRIPTION: Support, information & referrals to families of children with special needs.

 HOURS: Warm Line 24 hrs, office by  appointment only.

 SERVICES: Telephone warm line, resource directory of services and agencies, educational
           seminars, library. Serving the Santa Clarita Valley.

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FAMILY FRIENDS PROJECT
12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 761-3447

 DESCRIPTION: Sponsored by Jewish Family Services/UCLA Medical Center. Volunteers are
       matched with families who have chronically ill or disabled children.
 HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Volunteers go into homes about 4 hrs per week to provide emotional support to
         parents, help with homework, medical appts. and recreational activities.

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FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER, No. Los Angeles County Regional Center
15400 Sherman Way, #170 Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 756-6288

 DESCRIPTION: Information and referral services, lending library.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Work training programs, community resources, lending library.
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FAMILY SERVICES AGENCY
16861 Parthenia Street, North Hills, CA 91343
(818) 830-0200 FAX (818) 830-0206

 DESCRIPTION: Programs serving families.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Call for appointment.

 SERVICES: Programs/classes: home sharing, domestic violence, parenting, battered women,
           individual counseling for families and couples.

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FAMILY STUDIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION LAB SCHOOL
26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 259-7800 FAX (818) 255-3048

 DESCRIPTION: 6 months - 2 years parent infant/toddler program.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Infant center and preschool program, inclusive and integrated.

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FAMILY VISION CARE
Plaza Del Rancho, 27674 Newhall Ranch Road #75, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 775-1860 FAX (661) 775-9627
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 DESCRIPTION: Optometry care.

 HOURS: Call for appointment

 SERVICES: Children’s vision, Specialty contact lens, refractive surgery consultation, vision
           therapy, low vision/rehabilitation.

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FIRST TOUCH (with Santa Clarita Valley Therapies)
27616 Newhall Ranch Road #25, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 294-7900 FAX (661) 294-8333

 DESCRIPTION: Infant massage therapy.

 HOURS: Call for appointment

 SERVICES: Infant massage therapy for well babies, colicky and special needs babies.

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FIVE ACRES
760 W. Mountain View Street, Altadena, CA 91001-4996
(626) 798-6793 FAX (626) 296-3955
Email: five.acres.org
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 DESCRIPTION: Treats and educates the most severely disturbed victims of abuse and
       neglect & seeks to prevent child abuse before families are separated.
 HOURS:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Home-based services, respite center, foster care program, deaf services,
           residential treatment program, therapeutic school, family group homes.
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FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH
24271 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 254-0070 FAX (661) 255-8620

 DESCRIPTION: Non-profit organization to address children’s dental health needs.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Oral hygiene for elementary schools, parent education, dental emergency service

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FOUNDATION FOR THE JUNIOR BLIND - Infant Family Program
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90043
800-352-2290 or (213) 295-4555 FAX (213) 296-0424
 

 DESCRIPTION: In-home early intervention and support services for visually impaired,
        multi-disabled infants & toddlers, birth to 3 years.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: In-home early intervention, functional visual assessment, parent education,
            family recreation, counseling, weekend camps.

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FRAGILE X ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
P.O. Box 684, Burbank, CA 91500
(818) 845-5877 FAX (818) 845-9600 National Association 800-688-8765
www.fraxsocal.org

 DESCRIPTION: Promotes awareness of Fragile X syndrome.

 HOURS: Warm Line

 SERVICES: Support and information to families with Fragile X, increase public awareness.

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FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY/ YOUNG DAD’S GROUP - YOUNG MOM’S GROUP
15350 Sherman Way #140, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 988-4430 FAX (818) 988-4633
 

 DESCRIPTION: Counseling services (see below).

 HOURS:  Vary, call for information

 SERVICES: Counseling for parents of domestic abuse and violence. Young dad’s and young
mom’s groups, ages 13- 22 years. Spanish speaking mom’s group only.
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FUN AND FIT GYMNASTICS CENTER
21021 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA    Also in Burbank (818) 845-0700
(611) 255-7244

 DESCRIPTION: Gymnastics that are taught and supervised by patient, kind and caring
instructors. The center is completely padded and carpeted for safety and filled with specialized equipment for kids.
  HOURS:  Call for class information

       SERVICES: Regularly scheduled classes, prvate birthday parties, half day camp. Ages
      12 months to adult.
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GREATER LOS ANGELES COUNCIL ON DEAFNESS (GLAD)
2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 478-8000 FAX (323) 550-4205
www.gladinc.org

 DESCRIPTION: Services for hearing impaired individuals.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Counseling, job search assistance and placement, translation and interpretation.

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GYMBOREE
26111 Bouquet Canyon Road #H-1, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 287-3890 FAX (661) 287-0113
 

 DESCRIPTION: Developmentally appropriate play and movement activities.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parent-child play program, Cradle Gym (birth to 3 months) , parent support class

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GUMBALL ALLEY
27730 Mc Bean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 263- 6314

 DESCRIPTION: A fun haircut place just for kids

 HOURS:  Call for appointment

 SERVICES: Specially designed haircutting. Unique birthday parties and braiding classes available.

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HAND IN HAND Family & Child Development Center
17200 Ventura Blvd. #112, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 986-7776 FAX (818) 986-7766

 DESCRIPTION: Early intervention program, speech, language, OT & PT therapies.

 HOURS: Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Provides occupational and physical therapy, speech and language therapy, infant
         toddler early intervention programs, psychotherapy and counseling services.
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HANGER  (FORMERLY NOVACARE)
5620 N. Wilbur Street #102, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 901-1616 FAX (818) 609-9732

 DESCRIPTION: Prosthetics, orthotics.

 HOURS: 9:00 an - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Medical equipment.

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HATHAWAY CHILDREN’S SERVICES
11500 Eldridge Avenue #204, Lake Terrace, CA 91342
(818) 896-2255 FAX (818) 897-2290

 DESCRIPTION: Child abuse treatment, counseling, residential home for abused children,
     after-care, treatment foster homes.
 HOURS:  Hours vary, call for information

 SERVICES: Abuse and neglect counseling, parent education, treatment foster homes.

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HAVEN HILLS, INC.
P.O. Box 260, Canoga Park, CA 91305
(818) 887-6589  FAX (818) 887-4796

 DESCRIPTION:  24 hour shelter, counseling. For battered women and children.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Counseling on abuse and neglect for victims of domestic violence.
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HEAD START (San Fernando Valley locations) Latin American Civic Association (LACA)
1248 Kewen Street, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-8641 Call office for locations in Santa Clarita Valley

 DESCRIPTION: Child development program, food, clothing, parent education. Children with
       disabilities welcome. Must be 3 years old before December 2nd.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parent education, special education and day care.

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HEADS UP - THERAPY ON HORSEBACK
30757 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 297-7433 or (818) 848-0870 FAX (818) 843-7747

 DESCRIPTION: A therapeutic and recreational riding program.

 HOURS: Seven days a week

 SERVICES: Recreational horse therapy.
 

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HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Pediatric Rehabilitation
25751 McBean Parkway #310, Santa Clarita, CA 91355  Therapy Services
(661) 253-8188

 DESCRIPTION: Pediatric therapy services for children birth to 18 years with developmental
       delays, genetic disorders, sensory or neurologic impairments.
 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, developmental screenings, audiology services.
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HENRY MAYO NEWHALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Education Department
23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 253-8607

 DESCRIPTION: Community and prenatal education.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Office)

 SERVICES: Evening prenatal classes.

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THE INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL PARENTING (TIPP)
P.O. Box 222, Castaic, CA 91310
(661) 294-8477

 DESCRIPTION: Parenting classes.

 HOURS:  24 hour voice mail

 SERVICES: Parenting classes, private therapy, parent/kids play days, home visits.

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INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES
14701 Friar Street #201, Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 988-1332 FAX (818) 988-1337

 DESCRIPTION: Social service agency to serve different communities in child/family matter

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parenting classes, family health group, counseling. All available in Russian,
Farsi, Vietnamese, Spanish, Armenian and more.
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JAPANESE SPEAKING PARENTS ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN WITH CHALLENGES
c/o Little Tokyo Service Center, 231 E. Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 473-1628

 DESCRIPTION:Assisting parents and families with developmental delays and physical
      challenges in the Japanese community.
 HOURS: 24 hour voice mail

 SERVICES: Speakers, workshops, seminars, consultations, referral information, resource
           book in Japanese, and newsletter.
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JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES
15501 San Fernando Mission Road #200, Mission Hills, CA 01345
(818) 361-6400 FAX (818) 365-0522

 DESCRIPTION: Support for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

 HOURS: Warm Line, 24 hours per day

 SERVICES: Supported living, value day and supported employment programs. Respite, camp
         and home intervention programs available.
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JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES
22622 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 464-3333 FAX (818) 464-3249

 DESCRIPTION: Parenting classes, family counseling, individual and group counseling.

 HOURS:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Counseling, support groups, parent education.

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JOHN TRACY CLINIC
806 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5481 800-522-4582 TDD (213) 747-2924

 DESCRIPTION: An educational center for birth - 5 years, deaf children & their parents.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Hearing tests for hearing impaired infants and preschool children. Birth to 18
months “Baby Course” for parents. English and Spanish deaf/blind programs.
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KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER - Panorama City
13652 Cantara Street, Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 375-2000

 DESCRIPTION: Full medical services. Must be Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program
       member.
 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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KAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CENTER - Woodland Hills
5601 DeSoto Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91365
(818) 719-2000

 DESCRIPTION: Full medical services. Must be Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program
       member.
 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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KIDS   KOLCHIN/THOMAS INFANT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
1-800-827-4788 or (818) 878-9800
 

 DESCRIPTION: KIDS provides in-home early intervention and parent education. Services
which could prevent or improve developmental disabilities in children.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Mondy - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical, cognitive, language and psychological development will be maximized in
         accordance with each child’s potential.
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KINDERGYM
27737 Bouquet Canyon Road #124, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 296-5300

 DESCRIPTION: Developmentally appropriate play and movement activities.

 HOURS: Call for information

 SERVICES: Mommy and Me classes for children 3 months - 5 years, private birthday parties
           available.

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LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS
17072 Devonshire Street, Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 366-4105 FAX (818) 366-8613
www.lakeshorelearning.com

 DESCRIPTION: Educational toy store.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday, weekend hours also.

 SERVICES: Toys and educational materials for children birth on up.

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LATIN AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION
340 Parkside Drive, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 361-8641, Ext. 139 FAX (818) 361-1546
Contact Alejandra Uribe, Social Services Coordinator

DESCRIPTION: Free head start education for children ages 3-5.  LACA has 25 preschools throughout the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys.

 SERVICES: Nutritional meals, health, disabilities services, mental health services, and referrals to social services in the community.

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LA NUEVA ESPERANZA, NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER
15400 Sherman Way #170, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 778-1900 FAX (818) 756-6140

 DESCRIPTION: Meetings, guest speakers, workshops. Spanish speaking parents of
       developmentally delayed children.
 HOURS: 6:30 pm, 2nd Friday of each month, call for location

 SERVICES: Parent education, support groups.

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LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR THERAPY AND EDUCATION
13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 781-0360 FAX (818) 988-2392

 DESCRIPTION: Programs for children and adults  in the area of speech, language, hearing,
       psychological counseling, therapy and education.
 HOURS:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Counseling, special education, day care, speech and language
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
CHILD HEALTH AND DISABILITY PREVENTION (CHDP) PROGRAM
North Area Office: 12502 Van Nuys Blvd. #120, Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 834-3380 FAX (818) 897-6023
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 DESCRIPTION: Federal and State mandated programs promoting health of children & youths.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, English, Spanish, Korean staff

 SERVICES: CHDP staff refers families to private and public health care providers for free
           comprehensive preventive health exams including: vision, hearing tests, nutrition
           immunizations, dental checks, lab tests, prenatal care guidance programs.

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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT-
15530 Hesby Street, Encino, CA 91436      DEAF & HARD OF HEARING PROGRAM
(818) 997-2330

 DESCRIPTION: Home- and center-based program. Need documentation of hearing loss.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Deaf and hard of hearing home- and center-based programs.
 

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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  East Valley
Special Education Services Unit: 15530 Hesby Street, Encino, Ca 91436
(818) 904-2043

 DESCRIPTION: Infant/preschool programs.

 HOURS: Vary according to programs

 SERVICES: Assessment, itinerant services, home and center-based programs, special
         day classes.
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Parents and Infants with Visual Impairments Together - PIVIT
Frances Blend School: 5210 Clinton Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 962-9560

 DESCRIPTION: Assessment, home- and center-based services, birth to 3 years. Must be
        visually impaired.
 HOURS:  Vary according to programs

 SERVICES: Educators of blind and visual impaired, bilingual assistants, psychiatric social
          workers and nurse.
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LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT  West Valley
Special Education Services Unit: 6505 Zelzah Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 997-2466

 DESCRIPTION: Infant/preschool programs.

 HOURS: Vary according to programs

 SERVICES: Assessment, itinerant services, home and center-based programs, special day
            classes.

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MARCH OF DIMES BIRTH DEFECT FOUNDATION
3699 Wilshire Blvd. #520, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 637-5050 FAX (213) 637-5055

 DESCRIPTION: Information and referral, parent education, and prenatal education.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parent information, referral service.
 

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MAUD BOOTH FAMILY CENTER
11243 Kittridge Street, North Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 980-2287 FAX (818) 980-7634

 DESCRIPTION: Parent education, special education and day care. Spanish speaking services.

 HOURS: 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parenting education, child care, teen parent group. Developmental  classes for
birth-3 years, and services for children with special needs.
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MEDI-RIDE, INC. - DIVISION OF LAIDLAW
6851 Lennox Avenue #200, Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 989-1111 San Fernando FAX (818) 989-0069

 DESCRIPTION: Non-emergency medical transportation services.

 HOURS:  Transportation: 4:00 am - 10:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Transportation.
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MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES, INC.
1336 Wilshire Blvd. #102, Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 484-1628 FAX (213) 484-2907

 DESCRIPTION: Provides free legal services to mentally and developmentally disabled adults and children.
 HOURS: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

 SERVICES: Advice on government benefits, juvenile laws, special education, housing, health
           services, community care facility issues, employment discrimination, etc.
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MOEBIUS SYNDROME SUPPORT
38883 Foxholm Drive, Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 267-2570 FAX (661) 273-4548

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for families of children with Moebius syndrome.

 HOURS: Call during daytime hours

 SERVICES: Phone support, newsletter, network of families.

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MUMS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc.)
(213) 256-5603 weekdays
(661) 726-0855 weekend warm line

 DESCRIPTION: Parent to parent support for parents or care givers of a child with any
        disability disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
 HOURS: Warm Line, 2 hours on (661) 726-0855

 SERVICES: Parent support, information and newsletter.

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MUSIC THERAPY CLINIC  CSUN MUSIC DEPARTMENT
18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
(818)677-3174

 DESCRIPTION: Provides individually designed music activities for children and adults with
       disabilities including autism, developmental delays and disorders.
 HOURS:  Days and evenings by appointment

 SERVICES: Provides individual and group music therapy by music therapists.

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MY GYM  CHILDREN’S FITNESS CENTER
Vista Village Shopping Center, 25864-B Tournament Road, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 222-7432

 DESCRIPTION: Non-competitive gymnastic classes for children between 3 months - 9 years.

 HOURS: 9:15 am - 7:00 pm Monday - Thursday, 9:15 - 1:00 pm Friday & Saturday

 SERVICES: 45 minute and 1 hour classes available, birthday parties, developmentally
disabled classes available.
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NATIONAL INFORMATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTHS WITH DISABILITIES
P. O. BOX 1492, Washington, D.C. 20013-1492  (NICHCY)
800-695-0285  or  (202) 884-8200  FAX (202) 884-8441

 DESCRIPTION: Information clearinghouse that provides information on disabilities and
        disability related issues.
 HOURS: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm eastern standard time, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Information and referral services for children and youths with disabilities.
           Birth to 21 years.
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NATIONAL PARENTS ANONYMOUS
675 W. Foothill Blvd. #220, Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 621-6184 FAX (909) 625-6304
 

 DESCRIPTION: Parents seeking help in parenting.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, daily

 SERVICES: Provide information on support groups for parents, state referral services.

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NATIONAL REYES SYNDROME FOUNDATION
3604 Sequoia Circle, West Covina, CA 91792
(626) 964-7868

 DESCRIPTION: Non-profit organization for support and information for the disease affecting
       the liver and brain of children from infancy through the teen years.
 HOURS: Warm Line, 24 hours a day

 SERVICES: Offers referral services, telephone counseling and educational classes.

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NATIONAL SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME
1314 Bedford Avenue, #210, Baltimore, MD 21208
800-221-SIDS FAX (410) 653-8709

DESCRIPTION: Toll-free hotline for information on SIDS, support groups, education.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Will refer to countrywide support groups, counselors available, newsletter.

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NATIONAL TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION
8181 Professional Place, #110, Landover, Maryland 20785
800-225-6872 FAX (301) 459-0394

 DESCRIPTION: Provides information for this genetic disorder characterized by seizures,
       tumors, mental retardation, difficult behaviors and skin manifestations.
 HOURS: Warm Line 24 hours a day

 SERVICES: Provides public education, patient support and research funding.

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NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER
15400 Sherman Way #170, Van Nuys, CA 91406         25031 W. Avenue Stanford #30
(818) 778-1900           (661) 775-8450      Santa Clarita, CA 91355
                 FAX (661) 755-8454

 DESCRIPTION: Evaluation and assessment, infant development program, respite care, case
       management. For children with or at-risk for developmental delay.
 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Evaluation, assessment, infant development program and respite care.
          Call to find out about additional available services.
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NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge, CA 91328
(818) 885-8500

 DESCRIPTION: Full medical services, N.I.C.U.

 HOURS:  24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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OLIVE VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
14445 Olive View Medical Center Drive, Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 364-1555

 DESCRIPTION: Medical services, N.I.C.U.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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PARENT AND CHILDREN TOGETHER (P.A.C.T.)
Santa Clarita Valley Special Education Local Plan Area Early Start
Canyon Springs Elementary School, 19059 Vicci St. #27, Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 299-4572  FAX (661) 299-4572

 DESCRIPTION: Early intervention program for children birth - 3 years who are deaf/hard
of hearing, severely orthopediacally impaired, and/or visually impaired and their families.
 HOURS: Varies, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Assistive technology, audiology, health services, nutrition services, occupational
and physical therapy, speech and language services, transportation, vision.  Center and home-based intervention.
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PARENT HEART ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 779, Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 963-2930
 

 DESCRIPTION: Referrals and support for parents of children with cardiac problems.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Support groups for families of children with cardiac problems. Call for local
           areas.

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PARENTS OF JOHN TRACY CLINIC
806 West Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007
(213) 748-5481 or 800-522-4582 FAX (213) 749-1657

 DESCRIPTION: Classes for parents of hearing impaired children.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Family classes, mail correspondence classes for method of teaching children
        who are hearing impaired. Free audiology testing. Preschool available 2-5 years.
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PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS /NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER
15400 Sherman Way #170, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 778-1900

 DESCRIPTION: A variety of parent support groups for different ethnic groups.

 HOURS: Call for information

 SERVICES: Parent support groups.

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PARENT - TEACHER AIDS
26537 Bouquet Canyon, Saugus, CA 91350
(661) 263-0756

 DESCRIPTION: Educational toy store.

 HOURS: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday

 SERVICES: Toys and educational materials for children birth on up.

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PEDIATRIC PROJECTS, INC.
P. O. Box 571555, Tarzana, CA 91357
(818) 887-1423

 DESCRIPTION: Develops and distributes medical toys and books for children, etc. to help
       explain health care and negotiate systems. Psychosocial care in health care.
 HOURS: Hours vary, call for appointment

 SERVICES: Advocacy, parent/family support. Publications from literature and professionals,
           newsletter.
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PEDICARE CARE
7320 Woodlake Avenue, West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 226-3646 FAX (818) 226-3645

 DESCRIPTION: Home phototherapy, home infusion, follow-up care for high risk infants.

 HOURS: 24 hours, Monday - Saturday

 SERVICES:Medical equipment. Physical, occupational and speech therapy.

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PROGRESSIVE STEPS     (INFANT & TODDLER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM)
10550 Sepulveda Blvd. #106      24789 Valley Street
Mission Hills, CA 91335          Newhall, CA 91321
(818) 361-2954     (661) 255-1638  FAX (661) 255-0219

 DESCRIPTION: Early Start infant and toddler development program for children birth to 3,
       who are at-risk for or have developmental delays and their families.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: OT, PT, feeding and speech therapy. Motor development, early intervention
program, home- and center-based. Transdisciplanary team assessments.

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PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, INC.
3580 Wilshire Blvd. #902, Los Angeles, CA 90010
(213) 427-8747 Toll free/TTY 800-776-5746 (statewide)        FAX (213) 427-8767

 DESCRIPTION: Provides legal services to people with disabilities.

 HOURS: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, intake calls

 SERVICES: Information about legal and service rights and how to secure them, training and
support to persons with disabilities and their families. Direct representation and referral services.
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PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS MEDICAL CENTER
15301 Rinaldi Street, Mission Hills, CA 91345
(818) 365-8051

 DESCRIPTION: Full medical service and trauma center.

 HOURS: 24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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RESEDA PROSTHETICS, INC.
18441 Bryant Street, Northridge, CA 91325
(818) 993-5441 FAX (818) 993-4311

 DESCRIPTION: Prosthetics, orthotics.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Medical equipment.

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RIDE ON         SITE
21152 Chatsworth Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311   21126 Chatsworth Street
(818) 700-2971 FAX (818) 700-8591

 DESCRIPTION: Therapeutic horsemanship.

 HOURS: Warm Line

 SERVICES: Therapeutic horsemanship.
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SANTA CLARITA CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
21704 Golden Triangle Road #104, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 259-9439 FAX (661) 255-6853

 DESCRIPTION: Multi-faceted program offers support and psychotherapy to teen parents.

 HOURS: 12 week series of classes

 SERVICES: Education, training, parenting skills, individual & family counseling, teenage
         parent mentor mom program, teenage domestic violence prevention.
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SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY HOTLINE
P. O. Box 220037, Newhall, CA 91322
(661) 255-1800 FAX (661) 259-1194

 DESCRIPTION: Crisis referral hotline.

 HOURS: Listeners are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Provides referrals to local support groups or services or helps callers talk
           through a crisis situation as an impartial, but supportive third person.

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SANTA CLARITA HOME HEALTH
25129 The Old Road, #208, Santa Clarita, CA 91381
(661) 222-7889
 

 DESCRIPTION: Licensed certified home health agency which provides respite, but is not a
       regional center vendor.
 HOURS: 24 hrs a day, minimum 1 hour

 SERVICES: Skilled nursing, certified Home Health Aides, personal care assistants, social
           workers, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, dietitian.

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SANTA CLARITA PARENT RESOURCE AND REFERRAL SERVICES
(661) 222-7077

 DESCRIPTION: Help parents find resources in the Santa Clarita Valley.

 HOURS: 24 hour voice mail info line

 SERVICES: Easy access to resources, classes for parents, teenagers.

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SANTA CLARITA SWIM CLUB
23955 Calgrove Blvd., Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-1438 FAX (661) 255-2905
email: swim4life@earthlink.net

 DESCRIPTION: To inspire individuals, families and youth to learn to swim for life by
creating a safe, fun and friendly atmosphere, teaching exceptional developmentally appropriate swimming and fitness.
 HOURS: Varies according to class needed

 SERVICES: Learn to swim 2 weeks to 3 years, Learn to swim /Team 3 years to adult, swim
          club/water fitness, aquatics therapy/rehabilitation.

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SANTA CLARITA TOY LIBRARY
Community Center, 24406 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 253-1179

 DESCRIPTION: Toy lending library.

 HOURS:  Open for check out 3:30 - 7:30 pm, Wednesday; 3:30 - 5:30 pm Saturday

 SERVICES: Check out toys, books, audio, video & educational software. Parent resource
           library available.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP

(661) 254-2706

 DESCRIPTION: Small informal group of parents meet once a month for mutual support and
       also to share information and ideas.
 HOURS: Vary, call for information on dates and location

 SERVICES: Mother and father support groups.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY C.H.A.D.D. SUPPORT GROUP

(661) 259-3174

 DESCRIPTION: Support for parents of children with attention deficit disorders.

 HOURS: Warm Line - call for meeting time and location

 SERVICES: Parent information and exchange.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FOOD PANTRY
24133 Railroad Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-9078

 DESCRIPTION: Food assistance program for Santa Clarita Valley residents.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

 SERVICES: Food assistance, home delivery, if needed. Can be used twice a month, each
        package good for 4 days supply of food.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY HOMEMAKERS AND ATTENDANTS
18966 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
(661) 298-5010

 DESCRIPTION: Respite care for children with or without medical issues.

 HOURS:  24 hours a day, 4 hours minimum

 SERVICES: Certified Nurse’s Aides, Home Health Aides, Homemaker companions. These
           providers can assist with medications and provide babysitting services.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY NEWHALL OPTIMIST CLUB

(661) 252-1216

 DESCRIPTION: Voluntary organization of civic-minded men and women for progressive
       thought and action in the community.
 HOURS: Business hours

 SERVICES: Provides Kidprint, Safety on Wheels, food drive, Braille Olympics, Santa Magic.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SELPA EARLY START
SELPA(Special Education Local Plan Area)   25050 Peachland, #107 Santa Clarita, CA 91321
(661) 255-6928 FAX (661) 255-8598

 DESCRIPTION: Infant/toddler services for hearing, vision and orthopedically impaired
        children and their families.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Infant/toddler developmental program.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SERVICE CENTER
24271 San Fernando Road, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 254-0070 FAX (661) 255-8620

 DESCRIPTION: Information and referral services.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Services to needy residents such as food pantry, emergency shelter, vouchers,
         immigration services, assistance with government and non-government forms.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY SUPPORT GROUP FOR SPECIAL KIDS
Meetings at Valley View Elementary School All Purpose Room
(661) 252-9256  or (661) 251-0464

 DESCRIPTION: Support group of parents and adult family members of children with
       disabilities.
 HOURS: 7:30 - 9:30 pm, first Wednesday of each month

 SERVICES: Parenting skills, stress management, integration, inclusion and special education
         issues, effects of raising special needs children on marriage and siblings.

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY THERAPIES
27616 Newhall Ranch Road #25, Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 294-7900 FAX (661) 294-8333

 DESCRIPTION: Evaluation and therapy for all ages.

 HOURS: Call for appointment

 SERVICES: Speech, language, orthopedic, feeding and swallowing therapy, sensory
           integration, dance/movement/music therapy.
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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY TOURETTE SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP

(661) 259-6704

 DESCRIPTION: Phone support for information for parents of children with Tourette’s  syndrome.
 HOURS: Warmline

 SERVICES: Warmline for support and information.

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SHARING TO HEAL EARLY LOSS
Encino/Tarzana Regional Medical Center, 18321 Clark Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
800-779-6636

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for families dealing with stillborn loss, miscarriage and
       medical termination of pregnancy.
 HOURS: Call for time and day

 SERVICES: Support group.
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SHIELD HEALTH CARE CENTERS
24700 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355
800-228-7150 FAX (661) 294-1043

 DESCRIPTION: Specialize in urologicals, incontinence, ostomy,Enteral nutrition, wounds,
       care, airway maintenance products, medical supplies for care at home.
 HOURS:  8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Home delivery of over 6000 products, customer service agents.

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SICKLE CELL DISEASE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
5110 W. Gold Leaf Circle #150, Los Angeles, CA 90056
(323) 299-3600 FAX (323) 299-3605

 DESCRIPTION: Information and support for sickle cell disease.

 HOURS: Warm Line, 24 hours

 SERVICES: Support groups and information.

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SMART SHUTTLE

(818) 678-0450 West Valley   (818) 780-1888 East Valley

 DESCRIPTION: Shuttle Van Transportation.

 HOURS: 6:30 am - 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday, Call one week in advance for pick up.

 SERVICES: Transportation with wheel chair lift equipment.
 

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SONUS   (formerly HEARING CARE ASSOCIATES)
18531 Roscoe Blvd. #201, Northridge, CA 91324
(818)727-7000 FAX (818) 727-1919
  25078 Peachland Avenue #F,
 Newhall, CA 91321
661) 253-4514   FAX (661) 253-1029
www.sonus.com

 DESCRIPTION: Audiological evaluation and hearing aids.

 HOURS:  9:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Assistive listening devices.

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SPECIAL AWARENESS COMPUTER CENTER
Simi Valley, North Campus, P.O.Box 1325, Simi Valley, CA 93062
(805) 582-1881 FAX (805) 582-2855

 DESCRIPTION: Resource center with primary focus on helping the physically and mentally
       challenged reach their highest potential through use of computers.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: A fully equipped lab with a variety of adaptive devices, educational software and
a knowledgeable staff. Workshops and speakers available.
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SPECIAL CARE NURSING SERVICES
704 S. Victory Blvd.#102, Burbank, CA 91502
(310) 323-0988

 DESCRIPTION: State licensed home health agency and temporary custodial nursing agency.

 HOURS:  24 hours, 7 days a week

 SERVICES: Registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, certified nurse aide, homemaker.
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SPECIAL NEEDS ADVOCATE FOR PARENTS (SNAP)
1801 Avenue of the Stars #401, Century City, CA 90067
(310) 201-9614 or 1-888-310 9889 FAX (310) 201-9889

 DESCRIPTION: Special needs advocate for parents.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Advocacy, education of insurance and special needs trusts.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS
P.O. Box 18453, Encino, CA 91316-8453
(818) 342-0017 FAX (818) 348-4665 1-800-832-6276

 DESCRIPTION: Provides sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type
       sports for children and adults with mental retardation.
 HOURS: Varies, call for information

 SERVICES: Tri-Valley Special Olympics offer individual and team sports in local areas.
Annual “mini-meet” for 6 months to just under 8 years.
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SPLASH SWIM SCHOOL
25523 Novela Way, Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 259-3101  (818) 277-0093 (310)312-0036 FAX (661) 222-9169

 DESCRIPTION: At home swim lesson program. All teachers are C.P.R. certified by the
       American Red Cross and extensive training.
 HOURS:  Various lessons are schedule throughout the week

 SERVICES: Swimming lessons.

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STARLIGHT FOUNDATION
1900 Avenue of the Stars#739, Century City, CA 90067
1-800-950-9474, (310) 285-0271 FAX (310) 286-0279

 DESCRIPTION: Starlight Foundation exists to grant wishes of critically, chronically and
        terminally ill children. This can be done in a variety of ways.
 HOURS: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Recreation, hospital entertainment.

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STEPHEN S. WISE TEMPLE PARENTING CENTER
15500 Stephen S. Wise Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077
(310) 476-8561 FAX (310) 476-3587

 DESCRIPTION: Various support groups for parents of children with special needs.

 HOURS:  Call for group hours

 SERVICES: Mommy & Me classes, adoption support groups, support groups on various needs.
         Need not be a temple member to attend support groups.
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SUN PLUS HOME HEALTH
43770 15th Street West, #160, Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-8647 or (800) 461-3040

 DESCRIPTION: Respite provided for children with medical issues.

 HOURS: Available 24 hrs/day, four hours minimum

 SERVICES: Certified home health aides, LVN, RN.

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SUN VALLEY CHILD CARE CENTER
10705 Penrose Street, Sun Valley, CA 91352
(818) 504-9134 FAX (818) 504-6156

DESCRIPTION: Long tern and intermediate residential placement for children with
        developmental delays and medical problems.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Board and care services (LVNs, RNs).

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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM          (WIC)
1600 San Fernando Road, San Fernando, CA 91340            For Women, Infants & Children
12800 Foothill Blvd., Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 361-7541 or 800-313-4942 FAX (818) 898-3424

 DESCRIPTION: Provides formula, supplemental food vouchers for nutritionally at-risk
infants, and pregnant women at-risk, must be low income, birth to 1 year with nutritional problems.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, daily referrals by appointment

 SERVICES: Feeding and nutrition.

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SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
4235 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas,  CA 91302
(818) 881-0900 Wait for operator and ask for Chantal DiFrancisca

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for parents of children with disabilities.

 HOURS:  Call 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 SERVICES: Support group, speakers, child care usually provided.

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TEAM OF ADVOCATES FOR SPECIAL KIDS (TASK)
100 West Cerritos Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 533-TASK  FAX (714) 533-2533

 DESCRIPTION: Advocacy for special needs children, parent education.

 HOURS: 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Advocacy.

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TEMPLE JUDEA PARENTING CENTER   SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM
5429 Lindley Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 342-3840 FAX (818) 707-0644

 DESCRIPTION: Mommy & Me custom tailored to meet needs of children with developmental
       delays, for birth to 3 years.
 HOURS: Call for times and days

 SERVICES: Infant development program, special education.

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THE DISABILITY GROUP
1379 Midvale Avenue, #108, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 479-3016 FAX (310) 479-5745

 DESCRIPTION: Non profit enterprise assisting local governments, school districts,
businesses and people with disabilities to understand and benefit from  Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA) and related regulations.
 HOURS: Call for information

 SERVICES: Customized Disability and Diverse Awareness Training, architectual assessments
for facilities, transition and self evaluation plan assistance, expert witness and litigation support.
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THERAPY IN ACTION
18522 Oxnard Street, Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 708-2292

 DESCRIPTION: Sensory integration, physical and occupational therapy, neurodevelopmental delays.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Physical and occupational therapy.

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TMT NURSING
16730 Kinzie Street, Northridge, CA 91343
(818) 892-2288
 

 DESCRIPTION: Personalized agency  providing respite for children with medical issues.

 HOURS: Usually four hour minimum

 SERVICES: CNA (Certified Nursing Assistants) LVN, RN. Home Health Aides. Assessments.
 

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TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION  SO. CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
6345 Balboa Blvd., #290, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 344-0948 FAX (818) 609-0185

 DESCRIPTION: Support for parents of children/adults with Tourette Syndrome.

 HOURS: 24 hours, warm Line

 SERVICES: Information on Tourette syndrome, support groups.

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TRIPOD SCHOOL
1727 W. Burbank Blvd. Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 972-2080 FAX (818) 972-2090

 DESCRIPTION: Deaf & hard of hearing preschool, parent/infant classes.

 HOURS: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Parent/infant classes, preschool, integration, information referrals, family
        sign language classes.
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TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS  SO. CALIFORNIA CHAPTER

800-899-NTSA (6872)

 DESCRIPTION: Support group for tuberous sclerosis.

 HOURS:  24 hour Warm Line

 SERVICES: Public awareness, fund raising, advocacy groups, family support. Spanish
           speaking available.
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UCLA INTERVENTION PROGRAM
1000 Veteran Avenue #23-10, Rehabilitation Center, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 825-4821 FAX (310) 206-7744

 DESCRIPTION: Provides diagnostic and intervention services in a preschool setting to
       to children with developmental disabilities starting at birth.
 HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Class schedules from 2 days a week to 5 days.  Mornings and afternoons.
           Computer play & observation room set-up.
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UCLA NEUROPSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE & HOSPITAL
760 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 825-0554

 DESCRIPTION: Interdisciplinary clinic.

 HOURS: Call for appointment

 SERVICES: Psychiatric help for families, schools, and group homes for children with
           genetic retardation syndromes. Multidisciplinary team.
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UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY - RESPITALITY PROGRAM
7630 Gloria Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 782-2211 X 437 FAX (818) 909-9106
 

 DESCRIPTION: Eligible families to have respite for one or two nights at local hotel, while
       childcare is provided in the home. 18 months and older.
 HOURS:  Call for an application, eligibility requirements and information.

 SERVICES: Short term respite care.

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UNITED COMMUNITY CARE GIVERS
9849 Glade Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 998-4461 FAX (818) 998-4200
Email: ucc@fosterparents.com

 DESCRIPTION: Support for foster families.

 HOURS: 24 hours

 SERVICES: Provides foster family support and education.

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VALENCIA PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES
Plaza Posada Medical Center, 25050 Peachland Avenue #104, Newhall, CA 91321
(661) 255-2229
 

 DESCRIPTION: Pediatrics

 HOURS: Voice mail

 SERVICES: Pediatric and adolescent medicine.

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VALLEY AUTISM PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
CSUN, Language, Speech & Hearing Center, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330
(818) 677-2315 or (818) 360-2618   (Monterey Hall Building)
 

 DESCRIPTION: Parent support group for families of children with autism.

 HOURS: Call for meeting time and day

 SERVICES: Education, support advocacy for families of children with autism.

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VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
15107 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405
(818) 782-6600

 DESCRIPTION: Medical services, NICU, Pediatric ICU.

 HOURS:  24 hours, 7 days per week

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA  HEAD START/Parent Child Center
Maud Booth Family Center, 11243 Kittridge Street, No. Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 980-2287 FAX (818) 980-7634
 

 DESCRIPTION: Center for parent-child hands on activities.

 HOURS: 9:00 am- 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Call for age group information

 SERVICES: Counseling, referral services, health and nutrition, parenting classes.

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WALDINGER, HENKIN AND ASSOCIATES
2354 Teasley Street, La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 957-0332 FAX (818) 957-8115

 DESCRIPTION: Advocacy for children preschool to 12th grade.

 HOURS: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

 SERVICES: Attend IEP meetings, informal conferences, and due process.
 

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WEST HILLS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
7300 Medical Center Drive, West Hills, CA 91307
(818) 676-4000
 

 DESCRIPTION: Full medical services and trauma center

 HOURS: 24 hours; 7 days

 SERVICES: Medical services.

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WEST-VAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES
5363 Balboa Blvd.# 142, Encino, CA 91316
(818) 981-2600 FAX (818) 981-3967

 DESCRIPTION: Tracheotomy equipment, soft goods, supports.

 HOURS: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Medical equipment.
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YMCA INFANT LEARNING CENTER
11133 O’Melveny, San Fernando, CA 91340
(818) 365-7344 FAX (818) 365-4638

 DESCRIPTION: Parenting education for teen parents with children birth - 3 years. For
       teen parents attending certain high schools. Spanish speaking.
 HOURS: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 SERVICES: Day care.