Special Quest Early Childhood Committee

Vision: In Shasta County, young children with special needs and/or unique challenges, and their families, are invited and included in all aspects of community living.

Mission: The Special Quest Early Childhood Committee is a group of families and professionals who collaborate and share information for the purpose of improving outcomes for individuals with unique challenges, birth through age 5, and their families in Shasta County.

First Signs
With developmental, behavioral, and learning disabilities on the rise, there is much that remains poorly understood, from cause to cure. However, there is one widely-accepted fact: early and intensive intervention can have a profound impact on the quality of life for children at risk and their families. The key is early detection. But recognizing the early signs can be a challenge for parents and healthcare professionals alike.

The First Signs website provides a wealth of vital resources, covering a range of issues: from monitoring development, to concerns about a child; from the screening and referral process, to sharing concerns. We invite you to explore the website in your search for answers.

U.S. Department Of Education Launches New Early Learning Web Page
The U.S. Department of Education has added a new page to its website to help keep readers updated on early learning issues. This site can be used for finding funding opportunities, programs, and events, as well as view webinars and read up on policy issues. The site can be found here.