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Resources for Fathers and Caretakers

ParentHelp123 – For Washington State residents, this website provides information on topics such as health benefits, food resources, pregnancy, child development, and child care. There is also a section specifically for families who have children with special needs.

 

Informing Families – A resource provided by the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. It offers news and information to individuals and families that empowers them to be active participants in planning and building a network of support and opportunities.

 

Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) – COPAA is an independent, nonprofit, national organization that protects the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.

 

WA State Parent to Parent programs – Support and Information for families of children with developmental disabilities or healthcare needs.

 

Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy – Helping families access ASD & DD health insurance benefits, effective services in schools, and supportive community-based services, regardless of their personal financial situation.

 

Care and Respite– A guide from the Arc of King County to help you understand respite services and navigate systems to access care. You will also find resources to help you find a care provider in your home or in a community-based setting.

 

Seattle Children’s Hospital Autism Center – provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and support for autism spectrum disorders

 

Seattle Children’s Center for Children with Special Needs County Resources List – County specific resources

 

Cost Guide for Families with a Disabled Child – helps parents learn about lifelong costs associated with cerebral palsy and other disabilities

 

Seattle Children’s Center for Children with Special Needs Resource Guide – Directory of statewide resources for advocacy, child care, dental care, insurance and more

 

Disability Resource Center – Resources for Individuals and Families with Disabilities or Special Needs: provides information and links to resources including disability organizations, raising children with special needs, K-12 special education, transition resources and employment information

 

Navigating Your Way: ages birth to three – provides a bird’s eye view of services, supports and resources

 

Navigating Your Way: ages 3-6 – provides a bird’s eye view of services, supports and resources

 

DDA Access Series 1 – Eligibility

 

Navigating Your Way: Ages 6-14 – provides a bird’s eye view of services, supports and resources

 

Navigating Your Way: Ages 14-21 – provides a bird’s eye view of services, supports and resources

 

Dad’s Who Have Children with Special Health Care Needs – Taking Care of Yourself

 

Dad’s Who Have Children with Special Health Care Needs – How To Be of Help

 

Washington Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens

 

DDA Eligibility Flowchart

 

About DDA, King County DD services, and Supported Employment

 

What is a developmental disability?

 

How to Prepare for a DDA Assessment

 

Help Me Grow WA – A free service that connects parents and caregivers to resources in their community.

 

Early Intervention: How to Access Services for Children Birth to 3 in Washington

 

Pathways to Respite – Resources and Information for those who support a child or adult with disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and older adults living at home.

 

Supports for People with Disabilities in WA State and a Side by Side comparison of the many services available to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and those with other/functional disabilities.

 

BeST Team – A short-term in-home behavior support team for DDA enrolled clients in King County, ages 3-17.  The BeST Team has cancelled in-home services but is offering telephonic and video support to parents during COVID crisis.

 

WISe Wrap – Case management to help parents trouble-shoot and access services.  Good fit for overwhelmed parents needing help with follow through and accessing services. Each county has their own WISe wrap team.. Parents can self-refer.

 

Safe Families for Children through Olive Crest. Olive Crest works with families in crisis by providing short-term Safe Homes for the children in those families on a voluntary basis. The family in crisis keeps all parental rights and can have their children back at any time. Olive Crest works with a lot of different types of families and crisis’ can include homelessness, DV, hospitalizations, medical emergencies, etc. They work with kids from 0-18 in King and Pierce County along with some in Thurston and Snohomish.  Families can give us a call at 1-877-341-7332.

 

Changes Parent Support Network – CPSN is a structured, peer-led program that provides support to parents struggling with children who are engaging in oppositional and self-destructive behaviors. Changes offers hope, help, support and relief from feeling overwhelmed and alone. We invite you to explore this website for information about our philosophy, our structured approach and meeting schedules.

 

New video explains how to apply for DDA services (and Why!)

 

Early Learning Toolkit: Overview of Services for Families of Young Children

 

Disability Rights for Littles: Key Information for Families of Babies, Preschoolers, and Primary School Children

 

LifeSPAN – We help individuals and families living with disabilities take action to achieve their goals. We do this through caring connections, personalized support networks, and future planning.

 

Supported Decision Making is an Option for Adults with Disabilities

The above is offered as information and does not reflect endorsement by Sherwood or the WSFN.

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