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California Children’s Services
Lakeside Community Center
Contact: Brandon Schroeder @ [phone] ~ 9841 Vine St., Lakeside, CA 92040 www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/centers/lakeside.html The County of San Diego has historically made every effort to protect, serve and enrich the children in our region. We provide an array of services dedicated to promoting healthy, happy and opportunity-filled lives for every child.

Child Care
A Child’s Center of Wonder and Discovery
Contact: Harriet Whitmore @ [phone] ~ Lakeside Community Center www.wonderanddiscovery.com 9841 Vine St. PO Box 1032, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Registration is $40. + offers 2-3 days a week, 3 hour sessions. This center is an exciting place for children to discover the world around them in an environment created just for them. With the help of skilled teachers, children are led to discoveries of their own.

El Cajon Wesleyan Preschool
Contact: Director Les @ [phone] ~ 1500 E. Lexington Ave., El Cajon, CA 92091 [e-mail] 3 programs to choose from (Infant 0-17 months, Toddler 18-36 months, Preschool 3-5 years) registration fee $55. + parent interview with director.
This preschool is a Christ-centered ministry which offers part or full time child care.

Lakeside Presbyterian Children’s Center
Contact: Irene Henderson @ [phone] ~ 9908 Channel Road, Lakeside, CA 92040 www.lakesidechildrencenter.org registration fee $60 + are aligned with the Lakeside School District schedule. Full and half day programs are open to children ages 2-5 years. Extended Day Care is provided for public school children ages 9.

Child Development Resources
Hand in Hand Child Development Center
Contact: Director @ [phone] ~ 9449 Winter Gardens Blvd., Lakeside, CA 92040 www.handinhandpreschool.net Applications must include completed doctor’s assessment, immunization record, and emergency contact forms as well as the application fee of $75. Our fully accredited and holistic program addresses each child individually. Our mission is to build confidence and love of learning, giving students a solid foundation for a healthy and happy life.

A Brighter Future Preschool & Child Development Center
Contact: Director @ [phone] 3422 Tripp Ct (Suit B)San Diego, CA 92121
The center serves youths from birth through kindergarten. It emphasizes proper placement of each child into the program in which he or she can feel comfortable, challenged and successful. Each child's progress is continually being evaluated and placement changes are made to enhance learning.

Department of Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Network of Care for Mental Health
Contact: Director Pamela Smith @ www.trilogyir.com Trilogy Integrated Resources LLC 1101 ifth Ave., Suite 250, San Rafael, CA 94901 This is a comprehensive internet-based community resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with mental illness and behavioral health. Theweb site provides an extensive directory to put people in touch with the right services at the right time. It also offers vital information about diagnoses, insurance and advocacy, as well as daily news from around the world concerning mental health.

Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities
San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Contact: @ [phone] ~ 4355 Ruffin Rd. Suite 200, SD, CA 92123 www.sdrc.org Goals are to enhance a network of supports to assure consumers have quality health care, Create more services for persons with autism. Increase the number of consumers in competitive and supportive employment. Eligibility from birth to age 3 years (Residence in San Diego or Imperial County; No financial qualifications; Developmental delay in one or more of the following five areas: Cognitive, Adaptive, Physical, Social/Emotional, Communication). Younger than 24 months: 33% delay in one developmental area. 24 months and older: 50% delay in one developmental area or 33% delay in 2 or more developmental areas. Or established risk for developmental disability: Conditions known to cause delays in development. (e.g. Down syndrome, Prader-Willi, Spina Bifida).

East County Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled
Contact: @ [phone] ~ 8760 Cuyamaca St. Suite 100, Santee, CA 92071 www.sdrc.org Goals are to enhance a network of supports to assure consumers have quality health care, Create more services for persons with autism. Increase the number of consumers in competitive and supportive employment. Eligibility from birth to age 3 years (Residence in San Diego or Imperial County; No financial qualifications; Developmental delay in one or more of the following five areas: Cognitive, Adaptive, Physical, Social/Emotional, Communication). Younger than 24 months: 33% delay in one developmental area. 24 months and older: 50% delay in one developmental area or 33% delay in 2 or more developmental areas. Or established risk for developmental disability: Conditions known to cause delays in development. (e.g. Down syndrome, Prader-Willi, Spina Bifida).

Learning Disabilities Association of San Diego
Contact: Director @ [phone] ~ 4565 Ruffner Street, Suite 200 E., SD, CA 92111 www.ldasandiego.org We are a part of a national, non-profit volunteer organization of parents, adults with learning disabilities and professionals. LDA is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities. LDA seeks to accomplish this through advocacy, education, research, service and through collaborative efforts.

The Challenge Center
Contact: Exec.Dir. Tiffany Piquilloud @ [phone] ~ 5540 Lake Park Way www.challengecenter.org The Challenge Center is committed to providing skilled physical therapy, specialized fitness and wellness programs to rehabilitate, raise the level of independence, and improve the quality of life for children, adults and seniors with severe disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers. We serve people of all ages with disabilities, including Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Parkinson's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or any disease state that has significantly impacted a person's level of function.

Rady’s Children’s Hospital & Health Center Hematology / Oncology Care Center
Contact: Director @ [phone] ~ 3020 Children’s Way, SD, CA 92123 www.rchsd.org/ourcare Childhood is a time of love and laughter, a time for learning and growing. A diagnosis of cancer in a child can change that in an instant, and plunge parents into a world of fear and uncertainty. The Hematology/Oncology Parent Liaison Program was created in 1994 to help guide parents as they begin the unfamiliar and often frightening journey through childhood cancer.

Braile Institute
Contact: Joy Durbin @ [phone] ~ 4555 Executive Dr., SD, CA 92121 www.brailleinstitute.org Interested in Arts & Culture, Crisis Support, Disabled, Education & Literacy, Seniors, the Braille Institute is committed to eliminating blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to the fulfillment of life. It is a private, nonprofit organization that through educational training, programs, and services, helps tens of thousands of people each year regain and maintain their independence. Thanks to generous donations, Braille Institute services are available free of charge.

Employment Development Department / Job & Career Centers
East County Career Center
Contact: Director @ [phone] ~ 924 East Main St., El Cajon, CA 92021 www.guhsd.net Membership is required to access many of the services at the East County Career Center. To become a member you must attend an Introduction to Center Services meeting. The Center offers a full array of job search and career development programs for everyone throughout the county regardless of age, ethnicity, income, or employment status. The Center offers a variety of workshops including job search and workplace communication skills, providing extensive follow up services for every client.

County Business Employment Services Division
County of San Diego ~ Human Resources Services Division
Contact: HR @ [phone] ~ 5560 Overland Ave., Suite 270, SD, CA 92123 [e-mail] The HR Services Division provides quality candidates for employment through recruitment and evaluation/testing of applicant's knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, HR Services Division maintains the County's classification and compensation plan to reflect changing organizational needs.

Social Security
Social Security Office of San Diego
Contact: [phone] ~ 846 Arnele Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 www.socialsecurityhop.com The Social Security Act and related laws establish a number of programs that have the following basic purposes. To provide for the material needs of individuals and families; to protect aged and disabled persons against the expenses of illnesses that may otherwise use up their savings; to keep families together; and to give children the chance to grow up healthy and secure.

Holden Law
Contact: Kathleen E. Holden @ [phone] ~ 1901 First Avenue, SD, CA 92101 www.holdenlaw.com If you’ve been turned down for Social Security benefits, San Diego Social Security lawyer K.E. Holden, Attorney at Law will stand up for your rights and help you appeal the social security administration denial of your disability application.

Special Education Local Planning Area
East County SELPA
Contact: Dir. Tim Glover @ [phone] ~ 924 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 www.sdcoe.net The goals are to make available a full range of educational services to all students with special educational needs, including regional programs for students with low incidence disabilities: To provide an effective governance system for multi-LEA planning and coordination; to provide an integrated system of referral, identification and service delivery for special education students within the SELPA and in neighboring SELPAs; to optimize the use of limited fiscal resources in support of LEA programs; to develop and implement a comprehensive personnel development program.

The Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
This is a Special Education organization of parents, professionals and community members from the ten school districts in East County. The primary function of the CAC is to advise school districts in the East County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area) on matters concerning students with exceptional needs. The CAC concerns itself with the development of the Local Special Education Plan, and providing and supporting parent education. Monthly meetings are generally held the first Monday of each month at the East County SELPA Office. Business meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. often followed by a presentation at 7:00 p.m.

Special Education Departments
Lakeside Union School District Special Education
Contact: Special Ed. Director Heather DiFebe @ [phone] www.lsusd.net 12335 Woodside Ave., Lakeside, CA 92040
Lakeside provides a continuum of special education programs and support services for students with exceptional needs, birth through Grade 8. Special educators, school psychologists, speech pathologists, the school nurse, administrators and parents all play an important role in making the most appropriate educational decisions for each student. Our goal is to support success for each and every student and to partner with parents in order to provide a quality educational program for all. Students who qualify for special education are provided an Individualized Education Program (IEP). If you feel that your child is in need of special education services, please contact your child's teacher or the Sped. Dept.

Santee School District Special Education
Contact: Special Ed. Director Hope Michel @ [phone] [e-mail] 9625 Cuyamaca St., Santee, CA 92071
The goal of special education in the Santee School District is to support success for each and every student. We have a full continuum of special education services to meet the individual needs of all students with disabilities in our district. Please feel free to call our department if you have any questions at [phone]. We look forward to partnering with you to provide a quality educational program for your child.