Healthy Development Services – About Us – American Academy of Pediatrics

ABOUT HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (HDS)

“HDS taught me strategies and tools that I could use right away to address my child's difficulties with tantrums, transition to change, and potty training. Access to this service has helped our family through a very challenging transition through the pandemic to starting daycare. I can honestly say that it has improved our quality of life.”
-HDS Parent

ABOUT HDS

Healthy Development Services (HDS) can give you and your family the support you need to help your child thrive and
stay on track to reach their potential.

Services are provided at no-cost to families.

HDS serves families living in San Diego County with children ages birth through 5 years old (who have not yet started
kindergarten). Select services are available for expectant caregivers.

How do you know if HDS is right for you and your child?

HDS offers opportunities for you and your family to learn and grow together. If you are curious about your child’s
development or would like support in meeting their developmental or social emotional needs, HDS can help.

You can connect with HDS for all sorts of reasons:

to learn more about what to expect for your infant, toddler or pre-schooler
to see if your child is on track with walking and talking
to learn what to do when your little one has big emotions
for tips on getting you and your child on a routine
to strengthen your bond with your child
to get help with toilet training
to learn infant massage techniques to soothe and calm your baby
to connect with other parents and caregivers and peers your children’s age
to gain confidence in your parenting

Contact one of our program representatives to learn more.

What Parents Are Saying About

ABOUT HDS

“As a first-time parent there are moments where I doubted whether or not I was doing things right, but now I feel so much more at ease and confident. I learned so much, and you always made me feel welcomed.”

“Thank You! [My child] made so much progress and I feel more confident supporting him in his development. I learned so many ideas of activities to do with him at home. We really enjoyed the classes and appreciate all your help and guidance.”

“I liked connecting with other parents. Me and my daughter live alone, so being able to be with other people was very good.”

“I did not have confidence before and my child had difficulty engaging in activities with me. Now I know how to get him interested and follow with routine and directions. I am so grateful!”

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First 5 San Diego is the region’s primary organization for promoting the health and well-being of children during the most critical years of development – the first five years of life. Our vision is that all children ages 0 through 5 are healthy, are loved and nurtured, and enter school as active learners.

CONTACT US

PO Box 22212
San Diego, CA 92192-2212