California Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)

Early Family Involvement is Key.

Family Services and Programs

Early involvement and tailored support are essential for the development of Deaf and Hard of Hearing children. We offer a wide range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of your family.

Together we can ensure your child develops strong language skills and thrives in all aspects of life.

Investing in early childhood leads to significant lifetime returns. Early intervention not only improves language and communication skills but also enhances social, emotional, and cognitive development.

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What We Do

At LEAD-K Family Services, we work closely with families to connect them with essential resources and support. By partnering with the Department of Education, Department of Developmental Services, and the Department of Social Services, we ensure your family is linked to the services necessary for your child’s development. Our role is to guide you through accessing a comprehensive support network tailored to your child’s unique needs.

Early Intervention

We connect families with Early Start programs that provide specialized services for infants and toddlers with hearing loss. Our network includes Teachers of the Deaf, Regional Centers, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists, all working to create personalized plans. We refer families to these professionals for assessments that form the basis of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).

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Family Deaf Coaching Services

LEAD-K Family Services offers Deaf Coaches who provide insights, support, and share their experiences in raising a Deaf or Hard of Hearing child. They offer practical advice and emotional support, helping families navigate their journey.

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Parent Mentors

LEAD-K Family Services offers Parent Mentors who provide insights, support, and share their experiences in raising a Deaf or Hard of Hearing child. Our Parent Mentors are also parents of one or more Deaf/Hard of Hearing children themselves. They also offer practical advice and emotional support, helping families navigate their journey.

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To start receiving services, ensure your child’s audiologist completes our Early Start Referral form here.

Additional Information

Transition to School

As children approach the age of three, if they contact LEAD-K Family Services, we provide resources and guidance families in the transition from Early Start services to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) with their local school district. This ensures that the child’s educational journey is supported seamlessly.

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

The IFSP outlines the early intervention services and goals for each child and family. It is developed collaboratively with the family and reviewed every six months to ensure ongoing progress and support.

Language Development

We connect families with resources for ASL and spoken language development, offering regular evaluations to track progress. Families can also request sign language instruction and speech services. Learn more about tracking your child's language growth through our Language Milestone page here and brochure.

Proudly serving families in all Counties in California

For location-specific services in other areas of California, choose your county of residence. 

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Meet the LEAD-K Family Services Team

Get to know the dedicated team members, Family Deaf Coaches, and parent mentors who are here to support you and your child. Our team is committed to providing the best resources and guidance to help your child thrive.