Committee on Special Needs

Introduction: The Committee on Special Needs of the Alameda County Child Care Planning Council works collaboratively to develop an infrastructure for inclusive child care in Alameda County. For more information, please contact Angie Garling at 510-208-9675 or at Angie Garling.

Each Child Care Resource and Referral agency has an Inclusion Services Coordinator who can offer assistance and support to both parents seeking inclusive child care and child care providers caring for children with disabilities.

North County BANANAS, Inc.: Heather Lang (510) 658-7353

Tri-Valley Area: Child Care Links: Kim Marshall (925) 249-2940

South County: 4C’s of Alameda County: Sharyn McDavid (510) 584-3118

Committee Members:

Projects:

Inclusion Statement (98Kb)
Inclusion Presentation (2.6MB)
Top 8 Questions Providers Ask About Inclusive Child Care (82Kb)
This document answers 8 common questions regarding inclusive child care for all child care providers in Alameda County. This document also includes a very useful list of resources for support or technical assistance regarding caring for children with special needs.
Develop a "how-to" flowchart
Develop a cross-disciplinary training plan
Review and assess data needed on children with special needs and build on other data collection efforts
Develop public awareness activities for parents and providers

Planning Council Steering Committee Member Adrienne Hodson's Photo Album Of Her Daughter Nicole, Who Was Born With Developmental Delays and Low Muscle Tone, From Toddler to High School Graduate

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