Millions in Funding Restored to California Program for Young Children With Disabilities

The California Department of Developmental Services has announced that funding for the state's Early Start program will be restored to pre-recession levels, increasing from $270 million in 2013-2014 to $293 million in 2014-2015. The program provides treatment for 30,000 infants and children under age 3 who have adaptive, cognitive, communication, emotional, physical or social disabilities.

• "State Restores Some Funding for Kids With Special Needs" (Renner, HealthyCal, 7/8).