HDS Update
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The American Academy of Pediatrics California Chapter Three provides countywide coordination and support to the First 5 Commission of San Diego's Healthy Development Services (HDS) project. This project provides health-oriented services to children ages 0-5 living in San Diego County, including:
- Newborn home visit checkups for new parents
- Developmental screening, assessment, and treatment
- Speech and Language services
- Parent Support and Empowerment through classes and information
- Behavioral Services
- Health and Behavioral Consultant Services for daycare providers
- Home visiting services for at-risk families
- Vision and hearing screening, assessment and treatment services
These services are targeted towards children with mild to moderate needs with the intent of providing help for children who otherwise would not receive the care that they need.
Services are provided by over 20 organizations countywide. A regional leadership organization directs efforts within county regions. The American Academy of Pediatrics HDS team coordinates and assists these lead organizations in their efforts to ensure that children enter school healthy and ready to learn. Click on the links to the right for more information about the project.
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