Me Too Program
For Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs and their Families
The Me Too Program is part of California's Interagency Early Start Program (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). The program is designed to provide early intervention services for infants and toddlers from birth to 36 months who have developmental delays, are at risk for developmental disabilities, or have established risk conditions. Special education services are guided by an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and operate in collaboration with other agencies to provide early intervention services.
Me Too Program Goals
- Identify infants and toddlers, from birth to 3 years of age, who have or are at risk of having, developmental disabilities.
- Provide a comprehensive assessment profile that focuses on children’s strengths and areas of need.
- Provide early intervention services to children who have identified or suspected delays, and their families, as early as possible, to maximize each child’s overall development.
- Work in partnership with parents, respecting the individuality, diversity, and independence of each family.
- Collaborate with other agencies and professionals to better serve children and their families.
- Facilitate a smooth transition to appropriate preschool services.
Services
Services are based on the child’s needs as determined by the IFSP team.
- Screening and comprehensive developmental assessments by a multidisciplinary educational team.
- Early intervention within the natural environment, such as the home or local community, for the child and family that supports the child’s developing skills in their daily routines, activities, and relationships.
- A variety of group educational programs for toddlers; some include parent participation; while others may be in partnership with toddlers who do not have special needs.
- Speech and language therapy provided through individual and small group sessions, parent-child language groups, and consultation with childcare providers.
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Coordination with professionals from other programs and services.
Eligibility
Age, Timeline, and Residency Requirements:
- Age Range: Birth through 36 months (under 3 years old).
- A resident of Solano County, excluding Vallejo
Core Eligibility Categories:
- Developmental Delay: A 25% delay in cognitive, communication, social/emotional, adaptive, or physical/motor development.
- Established Risk Condition: A diagnosed condition with a high probability of causing developmental delays (e.g., Down syndrome, cerebral palsy).High Risk: A combination of biomedical or environmental risk factors, or a parent who is a regional center client.
- Have a “low incidence” disability such as a visual impairment, a hearing impairment, an orthopedic impairment, or a combination of these disabilities
Referral Process
To refer a child for early intervention services, please call the Early Start Warm Line at: 1-800-646-3268 (English/Spanish)
The North Bay Regional Center operates as the intake/referral agency for all early intervention programs, including the Me Too Program. The North Bay Regional Center will assign the child an Early Intervention Specialist (EIS) who will then contact the parent to discuss the needs of the child and family. The EIS will begin the assessment process and make a referral to the Me Too Program, if appropriate.
If you have any questions about the Me Too Program, call 707-646-7651.
