First 5 LA’s Pediatric Provider Toolkit includes approaches to implement a new developmental screening initiative or refine existing screening practices to strengthen quality and effectiveness within a pediatric medical setting.
Resources
MEDICAL PROVIDER RESOURCES
FRAC
This Food Research & Action Center’s fact sheet outlines the impact of poor nutrition on child health, iron deficiency, developmental delays, hospitalizations, and school performance.
MEDICAL PROVIDER RESOURCES
Talking with parents about developmental concerns
Tip sheet for talking with parents about developmental concerns may be helpful as you work with families of children with special needs.
MEDICAL PROVIDER RESOURCES
ACEs Aware
ACEs Aware is California’s Department of Health Care Services effort, in partnership with the state’s Surgeon General, to give Medi-Cal providers training, protocols, and payment for screening children and adults for Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs).
FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Home Visiting
Free service that supports pregnant woman and families of children 0-5 years old.
FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Early Start Tools
Resources for learning about child development and tracking developmental milestones, tips for talking to your health care provider about getting help for your child’s development, and more.
FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Ages & Stages Child Development
Variety of programs, services, resources, professionals, and information for parents to use, borrow, and learn about major age milestones.
FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Eligibility for Services
Support, information, and guidance options for families.
Funded by First 5 LA’s Pathways investment, part of Help Me Grow Los Angeles, a collaboration of First 5 LA and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.