Early Childhood & Early Intervention

From early childhood mental health to training for child care professionals, WestEd addresses the well-being of all children and their families, including those with disabilities.

In response to national, state, and local needs, WestEd staff partner with health, education, human service, mental health, child care, and family support entities to provide comprehensive, individualized, and coordinated services to young children and their families.

In addition to the services listed below, WestEd offers customized and periodic services in early childhood and early intervention, such as infant/toddler care, home visitation, and English language learners training; infant/toddler guidelines; development and assessment; and family partnerships.

Featured Services

Early Start Institute Series
This Institute series contributes to California’s efforts to ensure that a qualified, trained cadre of professionals is available throughout the state to serve infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Trainer Institutes
Our PITC Trainer Institutes help educators, program managers, and caregiver trainers give the best care possible for each child.

Additional Services

California Inclusion and Behavior Consultation (CIBC) Network
Early care and education providers across California will learn how to better promote inclusion of children with disabilities and other special needs, including challenging behaviors.

Home Visiting the PITC Way
Our Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) prepares home visitors to support parents in understanding, promoting, and delighting in their children's healthy development.

The Program for Infant/Toddler Care Partners for Quality
Our PITC training provides the framework for a responsive, relationship-based curriculum.