Programs

Check out our Resources web page, Community Education Materials, to view flyers/rack cards associated with any of our program below.

Family Services Programs

Reaching Out and Communicating with our Kids (ROCK)

In order to serve as many families as possible, we prioritize setting up group sessions with multiple families. In certain and limited circumstances, our staff conduct home visits, our staff conduct home visits with the intent to improve communication within the home, with ASL instruction being a key component. Services can be adapted to fit the needs of each family, within reason. This has, in the past, been funded by both Bank of Sierra and DHHSC fundraising. Currently funded by DHHSC on a limited basis. We continue to seek grant funds and welcome donations.

Youth Employment Services (YES!)

(CURRENTLY ON HOLD)

Presentations/activities with Deaf and Hard of Hearing high school students to prepare them for life after high school, specifically regarding employment and/or higher education. This program’s capability changes with funding. Currently funded by both DHHSC and Fansler Foundation.

Current Grant-Funded Programs

Fresno Headquarters (FHQ)

Funded by First 5 of Fresno County

This program provides community education to parents, teachers, service providers and more in Fresno County. The focus is on how to parent, teach, or serve Deaf and hard of Hearing children aged 0-5. Presentations are given by outside presenters who are experts in the field.

deSIGN Artists United

Funded by Central California Women’s Conference

Unlike other local classes, our deSIGN Artists United workshops are facilitated in American Sign Language, providing our clients with a very accessible environment for creating art.

Event Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children (Central Valley of California)

Funded by Fansler Foundation

Fansler Foundation has provided funding for eight events in the 2025-2026 grant term that focuses on Deaf and Hard of Hearing children: Love & Literacy, Deaf Prom, ASL Summer Program, Kids Korner at 2025 Valley Deaf Festival, Silent Sleigh, and Holiday Parties at our Fresno HQ and two outreach offices in 2025. The last three events featured a Deaf Santa.

Other Programs

Literacy Program (Fresno Headquarters)
Our Fresno Headquarter office offers a Literacy Program, which is designed to increase independence and strengthen communication skills, with a focus on improving ASL/English skills for employment, academia, and life in general. The focus is on math and English skills, ASL tutoring for communication practice, academic challenges clients may be facing, budgeting, prioritizing tasks and responsibilities, time-management skills, and more. Each client’s needs are accommodated to ensure all clients are able to learn and understand through many different methods of communication devices and applications. All clients are served on a one-on-one basis. Watch the vlog below to learn more about our Literacy Program. Transcript is available in English in the description on our YouTube channel.

For more information, click the Image below. If you have questions regarding the Literacy Program or wish to make an appointment, please contact Lisa Painter at lisap@dhhsc.org