Special Connections
Parent to Parent
A military family peer one to one support tool. If you or another family member has a special need and you would like to connect to others with a similar condition, contact your local caseworker and ask for a Special Connection.
Hope Infant Program
Ages 0-3
The HOPE Infant Family Support Program is a public special education program that offers services to infants and toddlers with special needs and their families. North County San Diego (760) 736-6363
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/student/hope/ Regional Center - Lifetime Program
State & County services focused on developmental disabilities.
North County San Diego area Call (858) 576-2873
Parent Coordinator Support (760) 736-1280
www.sdrc.org
Exceptional Family Resource Center - Parent & Family Support
Provides support, information and education for families of children with disabilities to enable families to help their children reach their fullest potential.North County Office: (760) 510-3994
www.EFRConline.org
Project Pendleton 360
A new opportunity is available for military families raising a child with a developmental disability, including Asperger's. Project Pendleton seeks to empower and strengthen each family's ability to assist their child with a developmental disability. This process includes:
- Futures Planning
- PATH (Planning alternative Tomorrows with Hope)
- Collaborative community resource mapping
- User-friendly access to information and services in a one-stop model
- Specifically targeting needs not currently being met
This is especially an excellent opportunity for families that have a newly diagnosed child or are having challenges with finding appropriate resources for their child. If you are interested in participating, or would like more information, please email Susan Carlton-Bahm
Children’s Care Connection (C3) Ages 0-5
C3 is a free program offered by Children’s Hospital & Health Center to identify and treat developmental and behavioral concerns in children.
Oceanside office (760) 754-6110
San Marcos office (760) 591-0179
www.howkidsdevelop.com/C3desc.html Autism Society of America - San Diego Chapter
The San Diego Chapter of ASA strives to build a network of support and welcome place to connect with others through our outreach program.
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 715-0678
www.sd-autism.org
• Due to the varied needs of EFM families a sampling of resources are listed here to assist you. Please contact the EFMP offices for additional resources: Mainside (760) 725-5363 or
San Onofre /SOI (760) 763-0868