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Developmental Screening & Enhancement Program (DSEP)

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Developmental Screening & Enhancement Program (DSEP)

The Developmental Screening and Enhancement Program (DSEP) addresses the developmental and behavioral needs of children ages 3 months to 5 years, 11 months (upon entry into the child welfare system). DSEP has a team of professionals at Polinsky Children's Center, as well as a team of developmental specialists that visit the homes of those children placed directly with foster families and/or relatives.

Services that DSEP provides, free of charge, for foster children and families:

  • Developmental and behavioral assessments (If deemed necessary through the initial assessment, a full developmental evaluation is provided by the Developmental Evaluation Clinic)
  • Referrals to recommended early intervention and treatment services
  • Case management to help children connect to services
  • Education for foster families and relatives
  • Consultation and training for care providers at Polinsky Children's Center

DSEP is a collaborative effort that is supported by funds from the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency, Child Abuse Prevention Foundation, Rady Children's, Child and Adolescent Services Research Center (CASRC), and the First 5 Commission of San Diego (Proposition 10 tobacco tax).

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