Special Needs Resource Library
The Children's Home Society of California (CHS) Special Needs Resource Library has over 3,000 resources available to assist child care providers and parents who care for children with special needs. The library is designed to ensure that children with disabilities receive the best possible care and learning experiences. parents, child care providers and the community can check out up to five items per month from the Special Needs Resource Library. All items are available with no cost.
Resources Included:
- Books on a variety of topics including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, cultural diversity, developmental disabilities, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, self-esteem and much more
- Videos on topics including sign language, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD and more
- Children's books and cassettes
- Curriculum ideas and activities
- Some books and materials are also available in Spanish
Library Hours and Location:
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 3:30pm
First Wednesday of each month (by appointment): 3:30pm to 8:00pm
First Saturday of each month: 8:30am to 12:30pm
At the Children's Home Society of California
505 N. Euclid Street, Suite 100
Anaheim, CA 92801
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Comfort Connection Family Resource Center
Lending Library
This extensive library contains hundreds of books and videos covering a wide range of disability related issues including: autism, behavior management, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, educational advocacy, therapies, parent support, nutrition, sibling issues and much more. Books and videos are available for check-out to parents and professionals with a small deposit or they can be reviewed in our child-friendly Resource Center. Internet access is also available during our library hours, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Resource Materials
At the Family Resource Center you will find an extensive array of resource materials beyond the collection of the Lending Library. Also, almost any request for information can be accommodated. The National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD) database is kept on hand to provide hard-to-find information and a connection to national resources. Our staff is also adept at research and will be happy to assist parents and professionals in accessing needed information.
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