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Annotation: Early Intervention Research Institute (EIRI) is the research and evaluation division of Utah State University's Center for Persons with Disabilities. It is an interdisciplinary group of researchers currently funded by a variety of federal, state, and private grants and contracts to investigate and improve policies and practices that support the well-being of at-risk children as well as those with special needs and their families. EIRI provides technical assistance and develops outcomes-based clinical and teaching practices that are used to train a variety of service providers. EIRI research data are used by program developers to improve systems of care and by policy makers to implement programs based on data-driven recommendations to improve education, health and social service outcomes. The Web site provides project abstracts and staff and contact information.

Keywords: Children with special health care needs, Early intervention, High risk children, Research

Annotation: The WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies (CCFS) is dedicated to helping America's children get a healthy start in life. It does this by promoting the availability of research-based quality care for children birth to three; improving the effectiveness of supportive intervention for all children and families living in poverty; and influencing national, regional, and local policies and practices that have an impact on young children and their families.

Keywords: Child care, Children, Early intervention, Families, Family support services

Annotation: ZERO TO THREE: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families (formerly the National Center for Clinical Infant Programs) is a nonprofit organization that works to improve the chances for healthy physical, cognitive, and social development of infants, toddlers, and their families and to create a context for improved understanding of early intervention and prevention programs. The organization offers training programs and materials; produces publications; provides technical assistance to administrators at state, community, and program levels; and sponsors seminars and conferences. Other activities include research facilitation to advance knowledge concerning infants and toddlers, communication to foster awareness of the importance of the first three years of life, and leadership development programs. Publications include a catalog, a journal, and over 200 other publications. Some materials are available in Spanish.

Keywords: Child care, Child development, Child health, Cognitive development, Early childhood development, Early intervention, Infant health, Information sources, Physical development, Prevention programs, Program descriptions, Publications, Research, Social development, Spanish language materials