--- title: "Resources for Young Children" slug: "resources-for-young-children" status: "update" updated: 2026-10-06T16:50:02Z published: 2026-10-06T16:50:02Z canonical: "healthhub.cpcmg.net/resources-for-young-children" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://healthhub.cpcmg.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Resources for Young Children [![Appointment Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1650055438388-1650055438388.png)](/v1/docs/appointments-and-contact-information) [![Care Decision Info](https://cdn.us.document360.io/a196e2c1-0707-4b9f-8164-e8201c779cd7/Images/Documentation/1654467115781-1654467115781.png)](https://www.rchsd.org/wait-times/what-type-of-care-does-my-child-need/)

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 ****Children's Care Connection (C3)**** 333 H Street, Ste 3010, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone 858-966-8008 3665 Kearny Villa Road, Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92123 Phone 858-966-8931 3605 Vista Way, Bldg. B, Ste 201, Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone 858.966.8014 [www.rchsd.org/C3](https://www.rchsd.org/C3) Ages 0 to 5 years 11 months (not in kindergarten) San Diego County resident Services: Developmental and Behavioral Screenings Developmental Assessments Global Development Classes Individual Developmental Consults Individual Developmental Treatment Parenting Classes on Child Behavior Individual Consultations with a Behavior Specialist ****First 5**** Contact: 1-888-534-7785 San Diego: [https://first5sandiego.org/](https://first5sandiego.org/) Riverside: [https://rccfc.org/](https://rccfc.org/) Services: Offers Healthy Development Services, assessments, parent education, care coordination. ****Fred Finch - CARES**** Contact: (858) 444-8823 Website: [https://www.fredfinch.org/cares](https://www.fredfinch.org/cares) Services: Early Intervention Services (0-3 years), ABA (0-21 years old), Social Skills Groups: Little Builders (Ages 3-7), Assessment, Testing, and Evaluation Services (for CHG Members), Parent Education Workshops, Location: Riverside ****Healthy Developmental Services (HDS)**** Provides FREE, high-quality services for children from birth to age 5 with mild to moderate developmental and behavioral concerns. Provides FREE parenting classes and support. [www.rchsd.org/HDS](https://www.rchsd.org/HDS) Care Coordination Care coordinators work with you to identify all services available to you within the program and in the community. They help you connect to services that are the best fit for your child's age and developmental and behavioral needs. Parent Education This series of 4 weekly workshops includes topics such as: Developmental milestones and everyday teachable moments, developing healthy patterns of sleep, nutrition, and safety, your child's temperament and setting age-appropriate limits, Resources in your community and navigating systems of care. Developmental Services You and your child can meet with an assessment specialist for a play-based session to see if your child is meeting language, motor, problem-solving, and social/emotional milestones. Small group treatment classes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and individual consultants to address specific areas of need are offered. Referrals to additional services will be made as needed. Behavioral Services Specialized classes to help parents better understand and respond to their child's behavior, with opportunities to develop strategies that work for your child. Behavioral specialists can also meet with you individually to discuss potty training, sleeping, picky eating, or other behavioral concerns. If needed, psychotherapy with licensed mental health clinicians is also available. You can refer your own child by calling directly. Healthy Development Services are offered at various locations throughout San Diego County. [Click here to find a location near you.](https://www.rchsd.org/programs-services/healthy-development-services/locations/) To begin services and schedule a free Developmental Assessment, please select the location closest to your home from the options below: - **North Coastal/Oceanside** (Rady Children’s Hospital) – Complete the interest form or call (858) 966-8235. - **North Central/Kearny Mesa** (Rady Children’s Hospital) – Complete the interest form or call (858) 966-7510. - **South/Chula Vista (SBCS)** – Please call (619) 495-8248. - **North Inland/Escondido** (Palomar Health Hospital) – Please call (877) 504-2299. - **Central San Diego** (Family Health Centers of San Diego) – Please call (619) 515-2406. - **East/El Cajon** (Family Health Centers of San Diego) – Please call (619) 515-2463. ****Help Me Grow - Inland Empire**** Help Me Grow connects Inland Empire families to developmental screenings and community resources. 1-888-HMGIE-16 (1-888-464-4316) [https://helpmegrowie.org/](https://helpmegrowie.org/) ****San Diego County of Education - Early Learning Resources**** SDQPI provides resources and information so all children in San Diego County can thrive in their early learning settings. [https://www.sdcoe.net/special-populations/early-education/early-learning-resources](https://www.sdcoe.net/special-populations/early-education/early-learning-resources) ****San Diego Foundation - Early Childhood Initiative**** Supports families with young children, ages 0 - 5, throughout San Diego County by expanding equitable access to high-quality, affordable early education and care. [https://www.sdfoundation.org/community-impact/impact-areas/children-families/early-childhood-initiative/](https://www.sdfoundation.org/community-impact/impact-areas/children-families/early-childhood-initiative/) ****San Diego State University Health Early Years**** 4283 El Cajon Blvd, Ste 200, San Diego, CA 92105 Phone 619-530-0122 healthyearlyyears@sdsu.edu [https://education2.sdsu.edu/hey](https://education2.sdsu.edu/hey) **Services:** Individual Family Services - Parenting Concerns: Parent-child bonding, pre/postnatal adjustment, foster-adopt placement challenges, transition to parenthood, parenting support. - Social-Emotional Development: trauma, behavioral challenges at home, social skills learning, behavioral challenges at school, transitional issues, developmental concerns, developmental assessment, and recommendations for additional support services Developmental assessments Play Therapy Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Group Social Skills Program ****Strengthening Communities**** Contact: (619) 420-3620 Website: [https://sbcssandiego.org/](https://sbcssandiego.org/) Services: [Mi Escuelita Therapeutic Preschool](https://sbcssandiego.org/mi-escuelita/), Healthy Development Services (ages: 0-5), In-Home Visitation Services, Group Parenting Classes, SAFECARE. ****tapouts – Virtual Emotional Wellness Coaching for Kids & Teens**** **Website:** [https://www.tapouts.com/](https://www.tapouts.com/) **Services:** - Weekly 30-minute live virtual group coaching - Small groups of approximately 4–6 children - Age-appropriate groups - Emotional regulation and coping skills - Confidence and resilience building - Stress management - Communication and social skills - Problem-solving and growth mindset - Parent progress updates - Personal calm-down/coping toolkit [**Cost & Insurance:**](https://www.tapouts.com/pricing)The first session is currently free. After the trial, the program is $39/week ($159 billed every 4 weeks). Families may cancel at any time. tapouts does not bill insurance because its services are coaching rather than clinical therapy. The program states that it is HSA/FSA eligible; families should confirm eligibility/reimbursement with their individual plan. **Location:** Virtual