School Readiness
Serving: Parents/caregivers of children, ages 0-8
Region: Countywide
Program Description: School Readiness services are provided by The Priority Center and Children’s Bureau programs. These programs serve families with children from birth to age 8 who are exhibiting behavioral problems and emotional distress which puts them at increased risk of developing mental illness and failing in school.
Facilities: County Contracted:
The Priority Center
1940 E. Deere Ave Suite 100,
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: (714) 543-4333
Web Address: http://www.theprioritycenter.org/
Children’s Bureau
515 Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 100
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 852-5127
Web Address: http://www.all4kids.org/ – main
http://www.earlyyearsoc.org/ – School Readiness
Services Include:
- Developmental Screenings
- Children & Family Needs Assessment
- Parent Education that includes Triple P Tip Sheets and educational video-tapes as the family’s short term intervention
- Case Management
- Connection to Community Services
- Outreach and Training
Services are available for approximately 3 months.
Region: Countywide
Eligibility: Children ages 0-8 and their families living in Orange County, who are at risk for developing mental illness due to social/emotional deficits or who are displaying early signs of emotional, behavioral, and/or mental instability that would impair the child’s ability to successfully transition and participate in school.
Language(s): English, Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Farsi, and Vietnamese. Mandarin is partially available. The Language line is also available to address additional language needs.
Hours of Operation: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, some evening and weekend hours when necessary.
