Early Intervention: Empowering Families

In the journey of parenting, ensuring that your child is thriving and reaching their developmental milestones can sometimes become a matter of concern. For many parents or caregivers, recognizing whether their child is growing and developing appropriately is crucial. From infancy to 36 months—often referred to as the early start age—there are resources and services designed to support children and their families.

Early Intervention Programs: What New Moms Need to Know

Parents, caregivers, and even childcare providers should be informed about programs funded by the federal government that offer significant support. These programs funnel resources down to the community level, ensuring local solutions for local needs. An initiative like "Be Moms Aware" works to enlighten caregivers about available options.

Early intervention is a crucial support system for children aged 0 to 36 months who exhibit developmental delays or are at risk for future challenges. By providing specialized services and resources, early intervention programs can help these young children reach their full potential.

If you are a Medi-Cal recipient in California, it is important you know about your rights and the services Medi-Cal offers. Recently, there have been some major changes that came about when the California Momnibus Act and California Advanced and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) were passed in 2021.

The goal is to advance a “whole-person" care for pregnant and birthing people, and to ensure and expand access to reproductive health care.

Things can get very overwhelming very fast when you are juggling being pregnant and your normal daily demands. The last thing you need to worry about is how and where to get access to the services you need to stay safe and healthy. This is why California is expanding benefits to Medi-Cal recipients in 2024 to include eligibility for ALL income-eligible residents, regardless of immigration status and greater access to preventive care before pregnancy.

There are many types of people in the community ready to provide you with support during your pregnancy and postpartum. Find out more about these great people and organizations!

Did you know your insurance company is required to ensure you have timely access to mental and behavioral health care? Click to find out more about your right to care.

Healthcare providers can be doctors, nurses, or midwives. This post is for birthing people, advocates, and healthcare providers alike. Learn more about how providers can assist their patients.