Infant and Young Child Program

KidSTART is a synergistic program developed for children ages 0-5 with complex socio-emotional, behavioral, developmental, medical and/or family needs.  Mental health and developmental specialists to assess needs, develop collaborative treatment plans, provide unique interventions and facilitate long-term care coordination for the family.

KidSTART Clinic provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services to children with Medi-cal or no insurance.  Evidence-based practices (EBPs) and evidence-informed treatments focus on trauma-informed infant and early childhood mental health.  All services are driven by the unique client picture formulated from the Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP).

Services include:

• • Individual therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Psychiatric evaluations
  • Medication monitoring
  • Early childhood rehabilitation services
  • Case management and linkage to resources

Caregiver Wellness Program

KidSTART Clinic created the Caregiver Wellness Program to address caregiver needs while their child is in treatment.  Caregivers include biological parents, relative caregivers, foster parents, adoptive parents and anyone considered a significant attachment figure for the child.  The program provides screening, needs assessments, linkage and caregiver therapeutic, educational and support groups.  KidSTART Clinic supports the caregiver while the caregiver supports the child.

KidSTART Clinic is funded by County of San Diego Behavioral Health Services.