Vision
All families in Lane County with infants, toddlers, and young children learn and thrive in equitable, inclusive, and accessible communities that value developmental differences and disability as a natural part of the human experience.
Mission
The mission of Early Childhood CARES is to support infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families by providing free early intervention and early childhood special education to all eligible children with developmental delays and/or disabilities in Lane County.
Values
We are committed to ensuring that all children make progress towards achieving their potential, develop strong self-esteem, and enter school ready to succeed.
Families as Partners
We work together with families, valuing, recognizing, and supporting them in their role as the primary teachers of their child with the shared goal of enhancing their child’s learning and development.
Respect
We believe that every individual and family in our community is worthy of identity-affirming, culturally responsive, inclusive practices.
Collaboration
We work together with families, community partners, and each other, building trusting relationships to enhance our strengths and achieve shared goals.
Integrity
We are ethical in our practices and communicate openly with families, community partners, and each other.
Excellence
We provide individualized and family-centered educational services, using innovative and evidence-based practices, with commitment to continual improvement and advancement.
Refer a Child
If you know a child who you believe would benefit from Early Childhood CARES, with parent permission, feel free to reach out with the link below.