The first parent to come for the PPE pick up was a single dad. He works and is caring for a child with special needs who has a lot of health issues. Even though he was wearing a mask, I…
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Regional Center Resources
REGIONAL CENTER OF THE EAST BAY Regional Center of the East Bay (RCEB) serves eligible children and adults with developmental delays (0-3) and developmental disabilities (3-life) in Alameda and Contra Costa County. For Early Start eligibility information, see: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/system/files?file=file-attachments/F05701.pdf. For…
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Alameda County COVID19 resources
Domestic Violence Resources
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: COVID-19 RESOURCES LOCAL SUPPORT Thanks to the staff at Alameda County First Five/Help Me Grow for gathering these resources for those who may need support around issues of domestic violence Building Futures with Women and Children. Helps women…
Special Education Rights
SPECIAL EDUCATION RIGHTS: COVID-19 Para español, desplácese hacia abajo The coronavirus health and economic crisis has presented an unprecedented challenge to students, parents, teachers, and administrators in school districts throughout the Bay Area and beyond. During the school closure, school…
Learning about my rights, and my child’s rights
We asked mom Katy her daughter’s journey and how it feels to be a 2019 Project Leadership graduate: Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your child and your journey as a parent of a child with Cerebral…
How I learned my child has Autism
We asked mom Ana about her son’s Autism journey and what it was like to partner with FRN. Here’s what she said: Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your child and your journey as a parent of…
How I became a board member
We recently sat down with long-time board member James Ricks to ask him a few questions about how he got involved with FRN and what keeps him engaged as a board member. Q: Can you tell us about your…
No one told me my son had been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy
When I noticed my infant son, Marvin, wasn’t developing as expected, I was worried and anxious. My son couldn’t tolerate sounds, in fact, he couldn’t drink from a bottle and it was hard for him to eat. His body was…
There wasn’t a playgroup for my son until I started one
My son Adnan is the sunshine in my life. He is always happy and has the most beautiful smile in the world. He has a rare syndrome called PACS1 and he was diagnosed in 2013. He is the 3rd in…