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Coordinated County Service Systems

The Children and Families Commission of Orange County has implemented a strong screening initiative across multiple service delivery systems and sectors. The programs screen children for developmental milestones and link them to comprehensive or early intervention services. They have increased access to early treatment.

Results

  • In 2007 and 2008, Commission-funded programs screened 33,422 young children for developmental delays and linked them to comprehensive or early intervention services
  • Developmental and behavioral screenings are provided by School Readiness Nurses; American Academy of Pediatrics; Family Support Network Community Screening Project; Help Me Grow; LEAPS Special Needs Demonstration Project; and the Early Childhood System of Care
  • Children identified with mild delays or risk factors are referred for early intervention services, and those identified with severe delays receive a comprehensive array of services
  • A Pathways Leadership Committee implements an enhanced developmental services system and includes representatives from health care, government, education and community-based organizations
  • In 2008, the Pathways Leadership Committee finalized goals and strategies to strengthen the Orange County Developmental & Behavioral Pathways system

Key Partnerships

  • Early Childhood Mental Health
  • Assuring Better Child Health and Development
  • Mental Health Services Act
  • The First 5 California Special Needs Project
  • Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act State Planning
  • The Children and Families Commission of Orange County