Preschool 0-5 Programs
Preschool 0-5 Programs PEI Mobile Services has been nationally recognized as a Bright Idea award recipient through HARVARD Kennedy School.
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Preschool 0-5 Programs include two components, Set-4-School and Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Mobile Services. Evidence based and evidence informed services are accessible in the clinic, on mobile units out in the community, and at school sites across the county.
The Riverside County Children and Families Commission, First 5 Riverside awarded funding to the Riverside County Department of Mental Health for a Mental Health Initiative (MHI) project, entitled, Set-4-School.
Set-4-School provides a comprehensive continuum of early identification, early intervention, and treatment services designed to promote social competence and decrease the development of disruptive behavior disorders among children ages 0-5.
Three Mobile PEI treatment units provide various interventions to children and families in select communities across all three regions of Riverside County. Services are provided to families who may not otherwise receive services due to transportation or other geographic barriers. Each vehicle additionally is equipped to function independently to support disaster relief centers in emergency situations. They are also used to provide community outreach, education, and linkage to services during functions such as health fairs, school events, and other community activities. All activities are intended to help to reduce stigma and provide positive outreach to families that may want help with their child’s social and emotional development in a community setting.
Services offered within the Set-4-School and PEI Mobile Services Programs include:
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a successful and effective evidence-based practice. The proven parent-child treatment program assists caregivers of children with behavioral problems by promoting positive parent-child relationships and interactions while teaching effective child management skills.
Teacher-Child Interaction Training (TCIT) is a school-based variant of PCIT wherein the relationship enhancement, disciplinary techniques, and findings of PCIT are utilized to help teachers manage behavior challenges in the classroom.
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is treatment for young children which utilizes trauma-sensitive, developmentally appropriate play based interventions with young children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events.
The Incredible Kids (IK) program includes research-based, proven effective interventions for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school. Both parent and child components are offered. Lastly,
Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) offers anticipatory parental guidance made up of simple and practical strategies to help caretakers confidently manage their child’s behavior, prevent problems from developing, and build healthy relationships.
PEI Mobile Services
3075 Myers Street
Riverside, CA 92503
Phone: (951) 358-6895
Fax: (951) 358-6176
Set-4-School
Prop 10 / First 5 Riverside
3075 Myers Street
Riverside, CA 92503
Phone: (951) 358-6895
Fax: (951) 358-6176