HEALTH & WELLNESS

Behavioral Health

FIRST 5 in partnership with the County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services Department funds and facilitate care coordination to ensure that children and families receive access to comprehensive prevention and high-quality early intervention services through the KidConnections Network of Providers. 

Screenings & Assessments

Providers use a comprehensive screening and assessment process that looks at children’s developmental, social-emotional, and relational needs in the context of their family and community settings.

Therapeutic Services

Providers offer therapy to address and remediate any concerns identified during the assessment process. Providers utilize evidence-based treatment models that best fit the family and child’s assessed needs, such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy.

Home Visitation Services

Providers offer support, guidance, and coaching to families to support child development. Providers are trained and offer evidence-based treatment models like the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program.

Community Resources

KCN (KidConnections Network) collaborates with the Santa Clara County Office of Education to support families. KCN connects child(ren) to educational and developmental services such as the Early Start Program and School District services that address developmental needs affecting a child’s learning, like speech and motor development.