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Navigating the Early Identification and Intervention Maze: A Flowchart

California’s early identification and intervention (EII) system is complicated. Many players are responsible for supporting young children’s development and mental health. This flowchart describes the system as it is intended to work for children 0 to 3 years old with Medi-Cal insurance.

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Brianna’s Journey Through the Early Identification and Intervention System

Karla and Brianna’s story highlights the challenges that a lot of families face when dealing with the early identification and intervention system and the important role that support systems can play.

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A Family’s Journey Through the Early Identification and Intervention System

This example to illustrates common challenges and delays families in California face when seeking services for developmental concerns.

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Readying Our State: How Kindergarten Readiness Inventories Can Benefit California

California should develop a strategy to collect and use kindergarten readiness data in every county and across the state, in order to improve school outcomes and direct funding for early childhood programs in the most effective way.

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California’s Early Identification and Intervention System and the Role of Help Me Grow

Now is a critical time to evaluate and improve California’s early identification and intervention (EII) system by leveraging the state’s existing county Help Me Grow (HMG) systems.

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Whole-Family Wellness for Early Childhood: A New Model for Medi-Cal Delivery and Financing

California needs a system of care for Medi-Cal eligible infants and toddlers that is grounded in family wellness and community, this paper co-released by First 5 Center and California Children’s Trust asserts.

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