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Prenatal to Three Initiative: Provider Information

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Touchpoints How can Touchpoints be valuable to you? • Learn how you can quickly develop a collaborative relationship with parents • Help parents understand developmental changes in their young children, respond   appropriately, and build feelings of confidence and competence • Help prevent child abuse and reduce postpartum depression Touchpoints Guiding Principles The Prenatal to Three Initiative's underlying practice principles are based on pediatrician T. Berry Brazelton's Touchpoints concepts. Dr. Brazelton teaches that parents who are provided with a map of their child's behavioral and emotional development will be better equipped to handle the child's challenging growth spurts. With anticipatory guidance, parents can navigate through child-rearing challenges and emerge with a better understanding of their children. Pre-to-Three staff utilize the Touchpoints philosophy in their work with families to focus on parents' concerns and family strengths during times of growth and crisis. Eligibility How to Make a Referral Referrals can be made by doctors, nurses, health care workers, health and social service providers by simply calling (650) 573-2502 or (888) 840-0889, or by faxing (650) 341-0674. The following referral information is required: • Mother's Name, Address, Telephone Number • Mother's Date of Birth • Mother's MediCal Identification Number • Mother's Delivery Date • Area of Concern