Resources for families
DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS
CDSA offers a free Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) developmental screening to help you get information on your child’s development and ways to encourage their growth.
Free Developmental screenings are conducted by trained parent support specialists either during a diaper bank visit or through scheduled appointments. Screenings identify areas that need improvement before the child enters school. Other topics discussed are: safe sleep habits, toilet training, and speech development.
Regular developmental screening is recommended for all children. Your child’s participation in this screening helps identify your child’s strengths as well as any areas where your child may need support. To complete your online screening please click the link below.
If you need assistance completing the screening, please reach out to our parent support specialists at 580-242-6131. Our staff will provide a follow-up report upon completion of your child’s screening.
Emergency diaper bank
Families can receive free diapers for their children. One hundred diapers are given to newborns for the first visit. All other babies and young children receive 50 diapers at each visit. Same day appointments are usually available. Children must be present at the time of the appointment. There are no income guidelines for this service.
VIP room
The Very Important Play (VIP) room is specially designed so young children and their parents can comfortably interact while parents learn to identify developmental milestones and support further early childhood development.
In addition, parents can support each other as their children play with other children. Early Childhood experts are available to ensure that information is on hand when parents have questions.
Playgroups are held monthly. These special days are for caregivers and children birth to 48 months (4 years) of age. Our early childhood specialists help the caregivers to lead their child(ren) in organized play activities to enhance their child’s development and increase their literacy skills. Contact our office for the date and time of our next VIP event date. 580-242-6131 ext. 1007.
Newborn safe sleep kits
The Safe Sleep program provides information to the family of every child born in area hospitals. We want to ensure that parents understand the latest science on safe sleep practices. This program’s overarching purpose is to reduce the infant mortality rate.