The Division of Early Childhood (Council for Exceptional Children)
www.dec-sped.org
Founded in 1973, the Division is dedicated to promoting policies and practices
that support families and enhance the optimal development of children. Children
with special needs include those who have disabilities, developmental delays,
are gifted/talented, and are at risk of future developmental problems.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau
www.mchb.hrsa.gov
The Children's Bureau was established in 1912. In 1935, the U.S. Congress
enacted Title V of the Social Security Act, which authorized the Maternal and
Child Health Services programs and provided a foundation and structure for
assuring the health of American mothers and children.
Maternal, Child and Family Health – Infant Learning Program
www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs/InfantLearning/default.htm
The State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services is committed to
promoting an accessible, flexible array of quality services to all Alaska
infants and toddlers with special developmental needs and to their families.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children from birth through age 8.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
www.nectac.org
NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
National Information Center for Children and Youth with
Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
NICHCY is the national information center that provides information on
disabilities and disability-related issues.
Programs for Infants and Children, Inc.
www.picak.org
Programs for Infants and Children, Inc. provides early intervention services
for infants and toddlers with special needs. Training is individualized and
implemented in a family centered home environment.
Zero to Three
www.zerotothree.org
ZERO TO THREE's mission is to promote the healthy development
of our nation's infants and toddlers by supporting and strengthening
families, communities, and those who work on their behalf. This website
is sponsored by the National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
