Special Connections (Ages 0-3)
Family support services for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties
Who We Serve
Special Connections provides family support services to eligible infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) and their families in Santa Cruz and San Benito counties. Early Start eligible families are families who have been identified through the San Andreas Regional Center as having a specific disability that qualifies them for services.
Support groups, peer to peer mentoring, and access to resources and information are available to our early start children & families.
Get More Information
Contact us to request information about our services
As a Member, You Are Invited To:
Join an Online Support Group
Connect with other families facing similar experiences in a supportive online community
Parent Mentor Program
Meet a mentor or become one to support another parent in our network
Request Essential Goods
Access essential items for your family:
• Diapers & wipes
• Children's clothing
• Groceries
• Baby formula
• Assistive technology
1:1 Support Meetings
Meet with us in person, via telephone, or via Zoom for personalized support
Family Play Days & Special Events
Attend fun events designed for the whole family
Virtual Workshops & Trainings
Learn from experts on important topics:
• Infant CPR/First Aid
• Developmental Milestones
• Safe Sleep & Baby Sign Language
• IFSP Process & Transitions
Training Scholarships
Request scholarships to pay fees for parent trainings hosted by other agencies
IFSP Binder & Materials
Request an IFSP binder and organizational materials
Childcare Information
Get information about childcare options in your area
Interesting in Getting More Information?
If you are interested in obtaining more information about our resources, visit our website or send an email.ed in obtaining more information about our resources, visit our website or send an email.
(ES) Como miembro de Special Connections, está invitado a:
Únase a un grupo de apoyo en línea
Conéctese con otras familias que enfrentan experiencias similares
Programa de mentores para padres
Conozca a un mentor o sea mentor de otro padre en nuestra red
Solicite productos esenciales
Artículos disponibles:
• Pañales y toallitas
• Desinfectante para manos y mascarillas
• Pruebas de Covid
• Ropa para niños
• Comestibles
• Fórmula para bebés
• Tecnología de asistencia
Reuniones de apoyo 1:1
Reúnase para una reunión de apoyo en persona, por teléfono o por Zoom
Días de Juego Familiar y Eventos Especiales
Para toda la familia
Talleres y capacitaciones virtuales
Sobre temas como:
• Primeros auxilios/RCP para bebés
• Hitos del desarrollo
• Sueño seguro & lenguaje de señas para bebés
• Proceso IFSP & transición al IEP
Carpeta del IFSP
Solicite una carpeta del IFSP y materiales organizativos
Información sobre el cuidado de niños
Solicite información sobre el cuidado de niños en su área
Becas para capacitaciones
Solicitar una beca para pagar las tarifas de las capacitaciones para padres
¿Interesado en obtener más información?
Si está interesado en obtener más información sobre nuestros recursos, visite nuestro sitio web o envíe un correo electrónico.