About Us
"Specialized Services for Children with Special Needs"
About CurtisCARE
CurtisCARE Child Development & Clinical Service Programs
Early Start Infant & Toddler Intervention – Center-Based, In-Home, and Clinical Services
👶 About CurtisCARE
CurtisCARE is a trusted provider of Early Start services for infants and toddlers ages 0–36 months with diagnosed developmental delays and disabilities. Established in 2006, CurtisCARE is licensed by the State of California and vendored through South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC). We provide high-quality, evidence-based early intervention services in both Center-Based and In-Home settings.
💡 Our Mission
To increase access and improve the quality of early intervention and clinical services for children with special needs by delivering developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and family-centered care.
🌟 Our Vision
We envision a supportive and inclusive community where all children with developmental challenges have access to services that help them thrive. CurtisCARE actively partners with public and private agencies, early childhood and medical providers, and local schools to build a stronger network for family support and child development.
🧑🏫 Our Leadership
Under the direction of Lucina Mena, our leadership team brings 35+ years of experience in child development, early intervention, and California’s community care system.
Our qualified, compassionate staff includes:
- Infant Development Specialists
- Speech & Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Bilingual Family Support Specialists
- Behavior Interventionists
We proudly serve multicultural communities in Compton, Carson, Downey, and surrounding areas through out southern California.
🧩 Our Programs
👨👩👧 Early Start Infant Development Program (Ages 0–3):
- In-Home or Center-Based delivery
- Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP)
- Activities supporting growth in: Physical, Cognitive, Communication, Social-Emotional, Adaptive (Self-Help) domains
🗣️ Speech & Language Therapy:
- Individual and group sessions
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologists
- AAC support for non-verbal children
✋ Occupational Therapy:
- Sensory integration
- Fine and gross motor development
- Daily living skills
📍 Our Locations
Downey Office – Main Campus:
12114 Paramount Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
Serving South Central Los Angeles and neighboring communities.
🤝 Community Partnerships
CurtisCARE maintains collaborative relationships with schools, pediatric clinics, mental health providers, and early education centers. We embrace multilingual, multicultural outreach and welcome all stakeholders to help expand access to quality developmental services.
📬 Contact Us
Email: LucinaM@CurtisCARE.org
Phone: 562-869-0646
Website: www.CurtisCARE.com
Services provided in English and Spanish.
Please see our website testimonials from our families
Lucina A. Mena
Senior Program Director