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California Health Collaborative |
Reach Out and Read
Reach Out and Read (ROR) is an evidence-based intervention that prepares America's youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to provide books and encourage families to read together. Medical providers encourage parents and caregivers to share books with their young children by advising them to read to their children daily and offering age-appropriate literacy guidance. The program targets clinics that serve children and families in need. Funded by First 5: Yes |
1680 West Shaw Avenue
Fresno,
CA 93711 Marisol Zamora
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California Health Collaborative |
Perinatal Mental Health Integration Project: Nurture 2 Nurture
The Perinatal Mental Health Integration Project (PMHIP) aims to establish a comprehensive perinatal mental health system of care through 1) implementation of a provider mental health consultation service for medical providers and allied health and social service providers; 2) establishment of a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) warm-line and information line, 3) expansion of support groups to adequately address maternal depression throughout Fresno County; and 4) development of a media campaign to educate the public on PMAD and relevant resource availability for those in need of services. Funded by First 5: Yes |
1680 West Shaw Avenue
Fresno,
CA 93711 Stephanie Chandler
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CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties |
Early Screening for Foster Children
The Early Screening for Foster Children Program advocates for early intervention services for foster children ages 0-5 within the dependency system. Volunteers are trained to serve children ages 0-5 and connect the child to other professionals so the child has the best opportunity for safety, permanence, well-being and a healthy and successful life.This support is critical for these young children in the foster care system who are at high risk for developmental delays due to the abuse/trauma in their lives. Funded by First 5: Yes |
1252 Fulton Mall
Fresno,
CA 93721 Nathan Lee
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Central Valley Children’s Services Network |
Fresno Accreditation Institute
The Fresno Accreditation Institute (FAI) provides training and technical assistance to early care and education (ECE) providers to increase the quality of programs through work toward achievement and maintenance of national accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). Center based and Family Child Care Home clients are offered workshops, in-person visits, and financial assistance to help each site meet the standards for accreditation. The program also offers on-site training and technical assistance support in the Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) philosophy. Funded by First 5: Yes |
1911 North Helm
Fresno,
CA 93727 Monica Rodriguez
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Central Valley Children’s Services Network |
Fresno Family Connections
The Fresno Family Connections program provides relationship-based home visitation, developmental learning groups, developmental screenings for children, and linkages to community resouces by targeting a diverse population including: first time parents, immigrant families, parenting-grandparents, and teen parents with children ages 0-5. The program utilizes Family Connections home visitation framework to support development of healthy relationships within the family unit and with the schools and communities. Services will take place in low-income communities with limitied resources prioritizing the City of Fresno downtown area, west Fresno Bigby Villa community, Malaga, Calwa, Orange Center, and Fowler communities. The program follows best practice guidelines for home visitation including the Program for Infant-Toddler Care approach. Funded by First 5: Yes |
1911 North Helm Avenue
Fresno,
CA 93727 Fernando Segura
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