1. Early Childhood Linkages to Wellness
Los Angeles Trust for Children’s Health
Los Angeles Unified School District
Presented By:
Ezequiel De La Torre, M.Ed Specialist, ECLW Program
Pamela Lewis, MSW Facilitator, ECLW Program

2. ECLW - Prezi

3. Early Childhood Linkages to Wellness Vision
The ECLW Project will connect families to preconception, infant and toddler care, physical, mental and oral health care services offered by LAUSD Wellness Centers and broad community resources to enhance child wellness and development

4. Early Childhood Linkage to Wellness Importance of Early Intervention
Over 20 percent of children in L.A. County are overweight. These children are more at risk for health and social problems.
8% of infants were born with low birth rate in Infants born weighing less than 5.5 pounds are more likely than bigger infants to experience complications with social and motor development.
Parents with stress or depression are more likely to abuse their children, as are parents who don't understand the normal stages of child development.
40% percent of 3rd grade students are proficient in English Language Arts. Many factors contribute to third-grade level reading skills, including high-quality education in early childhood.
At birth brain is developed to 25% of the adult brain, by age 3- 80% and by 6-90% of adult brain

5. Early Childhood Linkage to Wellness
Goals:
Connect Families to Wellness Centers for Prenatal, Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, and case management services
Connect Families to a broader set of community resources to increase access to parent education, nutritional education, home visitation services, early education centers/day care facilities and other basic needs services
Provide developmental screenings for early detection and educational purposes

6. Early Childhood Linkage to Wellness
Families
Families
Families
Preconception, Infant, Toddler Care
Wellness Center
LAUSD System of Care
Other
Community-Based
Resources
First 5 LA
Family
Strengthening
First 5 LA
Oral Health
First 5 LA
Best Start

7. ECLW Service Delivery Model

8. Early Childhood Linkage to Wellness
Referral Process:
Complete referral form
Fax form to ECLW staff
ECLW staff will confirm receipt of fax and provide follow-up information

10. Early Childhood Linkage to Wellness
Teams:
Locke EEC & Washington Prep
Pamela Lewis
(Facilitator)
Rebeca Horta
(Navigator)
Carson & Elizabeth Lrng. Center
Grethel Aubele
Lydia Zavala
Belmont & Jefferson
Rosalinda Moreno
(Facilitator)
Roxanna Borjon
(Navigator)

11. Thank you