Family Resources Coordination services in Kitsap County are provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C (Public Law 108-446). The intent of IDEA, Early Intervention Services is to provide a comprehensive coordinated, multidisciplinary, community-based system of prevention, education, early intervention, and transition services for all children birth to three with disabilities or developmental delays or a diagnosed physical or mental condition with a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay.
We are available to assist families who have concerns about their child's development. At their request, we can help them identify their concerns, priorities and resources. We can discuss options with them for early identification/screening; evaluation and assessment; Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP); service coordination, financial options and early intervention services available in the community. At their request, we can assist them in connecting with resources and early intervention services.
Referrals can be made by a variety of sources including physicians, therapists, Public Health Nurses, schools, daycare centers, families, and other community agencies. A telephone interview and developmental screening will be done with the family when contacted. Recommendations will be made at that time for a plan of action based on the information obtained from the family as well as from screening results and input from the referral source.
A Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) can help:
- Complete initial referral interview and developmental screening
- Complete necessary paperwork when referring for further evaluation
- Refer and/or help connect families to community resources they may be eligible for
- Connect families with financial resources they may be eligible for (Medicaid, SSI, DDD, CSHCN)
- Coordinate with other community providers
- Provide families with developmental information when requested or desired
- Provide families with out of area information about early intervention services if planning a move
- Provide public relations (fairs, presentations, meetings, etc.)
For more information or to make a referral please contact:
Kathy Avery, Lead Family Resources Coordinator
(800) 449-1660 or (360) 373-2536
The Free Childfind Screening Schedule for children 3-5 years of age, is here.
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Training for Family Resources Coordinators
Only Family Resources Coordinators contracted with the local lead agency will be actively writing Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and serving families. Many agencies who serve children birth to 3 cross-train staff members. They are often a valuable link between families and early intervention services and may still be a partner on a child's multidisciplinary team. Their prompt referrals ensure families receive the best possible early intervention services.
Basic FRC training is offered twice a year, at low cost, through local ESD's. For more information please contact Carol Hall, ESD 112, (360) 750-7500.
FRC Training Requirements
- Basic FRC Training Year 1
- This training is to serve as the initial orientation and training for FRCs required for initial state registration. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the early intervention program requirements of FRCs and skills in facilitating the development of an IFSP. Day one of this training will be an online training; to be completed before attending Day 2 and Day 3. Training will take place at nine ESDs across the state via K20 Video Conferencing.
- Basic FRC Registration Form
1 page Adobe® pdf (59kb) - Year 2 FRC Training
- Year 2 Training is for FRCs who have completed Basic Training and who are registered as an FRC. FRCs in this category MUST complete the Year 2 Training in order to maintain state registration. In addition, Year 2 FRCs must also complete an additional six contact hours of continuing education training.
- The Family Resources Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in the appropriate delivery of services to children under Part C of the IDEA. From coordinating services for specific children and families to facilitating communication and collaboration with service providers, the FRC has many opportunities to influence the effective delivery of these programs. Leadership and the Family Resources Coordinator is a course that will explore three essential elements of this role: Communication, Collaboration and Conflict Management, and the skills essential to each. The course is taught by Greg Abell, Sound Options Group, L.L.C and is required for Year 2 FRC training.
- FRCs Year 3 and Beyond
- Year 3 and beyond training is for the FRC who has completed both the Basic FRC and Year 2 Training, and has provided FRC services for at least two years. FRCs in year 3 and beyond are required to submit 12 contact hours, related to their work as an FRC, per year to maintain their state registration. Contact hours need to be reported to, and approved by, your Local Lead Agency.
Completed Training Report Forms should be sent to:
Kathy Avery
Holly Ridge Center
5112 NW Taylor Road
Bremerton, WA 98312
Fax: (360) 373 4934
Email: frc@hollyridge.org
For your convenience, a Training Report Form is available for download here:
- FRC_Tranining_Report_Form.pdf (for years 2 or 3)
1 page Adobe® pdf (539kb)
- FRC_Report_Form_Instructions.pdf (for years 2 or 3)
1 page Adobe® pdf (620kb)
Here is a link to the State of Washington FRC training project contact information and "The Starting Line" newsletter.
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