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.”
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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%.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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).
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.
__________________________________________________________
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.