Santa Clara County, California, Early Start Referral Line: Leave your name and phone number on the voicemail and they will call you back as soon as possible. Parents, caregivers, healthcare providers, preschool and daycare providers, etc. may make referrals.
1-800-404-5900

My child is almost three. Is it too late for Early Start?
In Santa Clara County the referrals for children age 2 years 9 months and older should be made to your local school district rather than to Early Start. To find the name of your local school district use the Santa Clara County Office of Education school district locator.

PHP staff can provide you with information about the process of requesting an evaluation for special education for your young child.

For referral to Early Start in other California counties: The State of California Early Start Program toll-free referral line will provide you with the correct phone number for your county. They can also provide you with the number of the Family Resource Center in your area.
1-800-515-BABY (1-800-515-2229)

To find the Early Intervention Program in other states, visit the NICHCY website and look under State Resources for your state.