Exceptional Parents Unlimited (EPU)

Parenting services-provides home visitation and center based services to families in which children 0-5 years of age are at risk of child abuse and/or neglect. Parenting education and support are provided to the Parents with mental health services available if needed. Approximately 1,651 families were served with 11,290 services provided. The program also provided outreach and education on the covid vaccination to 1,774 individuals, performed 33 covid tests, and administered 170 vaccinations during the fiscal year.

Assessment center -provides screening, assessment, plan of care, referral and evidence-based interventions for children (targeting children 0-6, able to service children 0-8) for whom there are concerns about emotional, behavorial, and/or development challenges. Staff includes clinical psychologist, mental health clinicians, and a team of children's services coordinators. Approximately 186 families and 2,688 total hours of services were provided.

Early intervention services-provides early intervention to infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) with delays in their development, identified disabilities or who are at risk of developmental disabilities. Parent/family support and education, along with socialization activities are also provided. Approx. 380 children served with 17,052 services provided. Program staff also completed 524 initial assessments of children 0 - 3 under contract with the central valley regional center. The childcare program served 20 children (18 to 36 months) with 2,514 services.