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Head Start

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Comprehensive early childhood education and development program education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services for low-income children and their families, including assistance for children with special needs or disabilities for children ages 0-3 (Early Head Start), 3-5 (Head Start), and 0-5 (Migrant).
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Harvard Child Development Center

The Harvard Center focuses on research and education related to child development, providing valuable resources for parents and educators.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Learn the Signs. Act Early.

CDC focuses on public health, providing information and resources on various health issues, including child health and development, screening tools for parents and healthcare professionals to monitor and support child development.
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Early Intervention programs (0-3 years of age)

Early Intervention programs provide support and services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities under the IDEA requirements diagnostic criteria.
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Child Find (3-18 years of age)

Child Find is a program that identifies and evaluates children with disabilities to ensure they receive appropriate educational services.
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Child Neurology Foundation

This foundation supports children with neurologic disorders and their families through education, research, and advocacy.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers free online educational resources, covering a wide range of subjects, and is accessible to learners of all ages.
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American Montessori Society

Promotes the Montessori educational approach, emphasizing child-led learning and development, and providing educators with specialized training in the Montessori method.
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Pediatric Imaging Council

The Pediatric Imaging Council focuses on advancing pediatric imaging, providing resources for healthcare professionals in the field.
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Stanford Medicine/ Children’s Health

Stanford Medicine's Children's Health division is dedicated to pediatric care, education, and research to improve children's health.
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Early Childhood Development

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Resources on early childhood development, including programs for children with special needs.
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Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities

U.S. Department of Education

Information on federal early intervention services for young children with disabilities.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

U.S. Department of Education

Overview of IDEA, a law ensuring services to children with disabilities.
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Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Focuses on improving the health of mothers and children, including those with special needs.
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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Conducts research on child health and development, including disabilities.
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Benefits for Children with Disabilities

U.S. Social Security Administration

Summary: Information on financial support for children with disabilities.
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CDC’s Milestone Tracker App

Download it free today on iOS and Android devices in English and Spanish

Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s FREE and easy-to-use mobile app which has illustrated checklists; get tips from CDC for encouraging your child’s development; and find out what to do if you are ever concerned about how your child is developing.
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