The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) sent an email on September 9, 2021The email provides guidance for serving children receiving specialized services:
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, children with special needs and/or disabilities are especially at risk and should continue to receive specialized services. Children must have access to mainstream child care and development services while also having access to specialized services, including, but not limited to, occupational therapy services, speech and language services, other medical services, as applicable, behavioral services, and/or educational support services as part of a targeted intervention strategy. The guidance includes seven recommendations for child care providers on how to safely support children with special services."