It is essential that professionals know the community
services and supports that are available for children and
families at age three. Families will need to know how
to access community services such as preschool and
childcare programs, medical services, recreational
programs, and family and community resource centers.
Each type of service or program has unique eligibility
requirements, enrollment procedures, and fee schedules.
Having this information readily available will enable
service coordinators to assist families in exploring services
and supports that match child and family resources and
needs. Additional information regarding community
resources may be found in the DDS Early Start Service
Coordinator’s Handbook, Volume 2, Section 10.