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You can help families of infants and toddlers with special needs find resources.
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Boulder
County Early Childhood Connections
1371 Hecla Drive, Suite B-111
Louisville CO 80027
720.890.1618
Ardith Ferguson, Executive Director |
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Life
changes, often dramatically. Priorities shift. Uncertainty sets
in. In some cases, disabilities exist from the start. The child
may be born with a hearing impairment, cerebral palsy, or Down
syndrome. In other cases, developmental delays come to light
over time. The child may be slow to walk or talk. Families in
such situations need to draw upon every possible resource for
help with day-to-day challenges. They must learn how to hang
on to a normal life for their child and family. They may want
support from other parents. Often they require financial assistance
as their astounding costs mount.
Parents of children up to age three can turn to Boulder County
Early Childhood Connections. BCECC ensures that their child
receives a free evaluation. A BCECC service coordinator helps
the family navigate the complex network of community resources.
BCECC shows families how they can meet their child's developmental
needs in a natural and comfortable setting rather than going
to yet another clinic. And after the family exhausts its financial
options, BCECC steps in. They may buy therapeutic toys . . .
pay for a therapist to work with the child and family in their
home . . . find respite care so parents can have time with each
other or with their other children.
The compassionate and competent people from BCECC hear over
and over from the families they serve, "We will be forever grateful
to you." |
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