Accessing Community Resources

If you have concerns/questions regarding your child’s development, Santa Barbara County has programs to assist you.

For children ages 0-3: Early Start Program at 962-7881
Ages 3-5: Santa Barbara County Office of Education: Special Education at 964-4711
or you may contact the Center Family Coordinator at 893-4904.

If you find yourself in a crisis and need immediate assistance, contact Family Service Agency 24 hour hotline number: 211 for information and referral and crisis intervention. Website: www.fsacares.org

Contact information for many of the service agencies in the Santa Barbara area is available through our Family Resource Guide

You may also contact the Family Coordinator, if you need assistance with accessing the referral agencies, or you have questions about your child’s individual development.