The Assessment Center for Children at Exceptional Parents Unlimited (EPU) assesses children whose parents/caregivers have multiple concerns about their child's learning, development, and/or behavior. The center is staffed by medical and mental health professionals. Additionally, staff from several other child serving agencies are co-located at the Center. By coming together, these agencies offer Fresno County children — birth through 5 years of age — and their families, more comprehensive assessment services in one location. Other participating agencies with staff located at the Center include Fresno Unified School District (FUSD) and Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health.

Before being seen at the Assessment Center for Children, parents/caregivers are asked to provide the Center with information about their child. This information is reviewed in order to determine the next steps for the family to take. The information provided by parents contributes to the development of a plan of care that best meets each child's needs and development.

Many services offered at the Assessment Center are provided at no charge. A referral from the child's physician may be required for insurance billing purposes; however, parents should call if they have concerns about their child and staff will assist them in taking the next steps. Assessment Center staff can also assist families in applying for medical insurance if the child does not have any. Services are available in English, Spanish and Hmong. The Center also has access to multiple language interpreters as necessary.

If you have any questions about assessment services or the
assessment process, please call (559) 225-1102.