Raising a child with special needs has its challenges and rewards. It is important for your child to receive plenty of support and encouragement within a caring environment. Whatever the concern, you can find resources for advice and support through FIRST 5, either by calling 211 or finding the answer on this Web site. Here you will find a wide range of special education resources and information as well as disability advice and materials for parents, teachers and others working with children. Together, they provide effective, additional support to meet your child’s needs.

"Parents need to fill a child's bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can't poke enough holes to drain it dry." Alvin Price

Positive Approaches Help your child by using these positive approaches. More		Education Find out more on educating your child with special educational needs. More
Spotting Disabilities Early More than 67,000 children ages 0 to 5 in California have been diagnosed with disabilities. Many more children live with undiagnosed disabilities, hindering their ability to play and learn. Early diagnosis can help improve the quality of life for your child. More		Resources Find many helpful resources for children with special needs... More