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Provides training, information and resources to parents, individuals with disabilities and professionals regarding issues of education. Provides one-on-one support and coordinate workshops in communities throughout Washington. Publishes PAVE Pipeline, a quarterly newsletter, for subscribers which offers information about upcoming workshops and articles of interest. Provides referrals to support groups for parents of children with disabilities.

Holds an annual caregiver conference as well as seven mini conferences around the state each year. Connects foster parents to online and in person support groups and local foster parent associations.

Offers resources for parents of children with disabilities. Includes Father's Network, for fathers of children with disabilities; and SibShops, for siblings of children with disabilities. Provides a series of culturally relevant parent education classes and individual counseling sessions with parents who are experiencing parenting challenges. Classes are available to the general public and focus on child development, stress and anger management, nutrition, health and safety, communication, self-esteem and behavior.

Offers peer mentoring and support to families in the child welfare system. Provides by parents that have successfully navigated a dependency and are now here to help parents currently involved in one. Provides support at court hearings, offer a class explaining the dependency process, phone mentoring and help navigating community resources. Provides Dependency 101 Classes, which offers tools and resources to empower parents. Parents also share personal stories of making it through the dependency process and local presenters talk about their roles in the court process and how to best work with them for success. A certificate for completing the free, one-time, 2-hour class is provided.

Offers 90-minute weekly group meetings for children to engage in coordinated group activities, child-directed play and for children and parents to interact with each other.  Also serves to strengthen caregiving/parenting support and learning by building relationships between caregivers/parents.

Offers mentors that provide access to community resources, and guidance navigating the child welfare and court systems. This program also provides a Dependency 101 Training. Support groups are also available once per month. Program of Thurston and Mason County that was initiated through a collaborative partnership between Catalysts for Kids, Children's Administration, Thurston County Superior Court and Family Education and Support Services.

Provides mental health support for parents and birthing people coping with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through connection, information and resources. Services include 24-hour phone support, parent to parent support groups online and in-person and partner support for family members who want to support someone coping with postpartum depression or anxiety. Resource packets may be emailed/mailed at no cost.

Offers resources for parents of children with disabilities. Includes Father's Network, for fathers of children with disabilities; and SibShops, for siblings of children with disabilities. Provides a series of culturally relevant parent education classes and individual counseling sessions with parents who are experiencing parenting challenges. Classes are available to the general public and focus on child development, stress and anger management, nutrition, health and safety, communication, self-esteem and behavior.

Provides support, information, and education to those who are raising children with disabilities and special health care needs in Grant and Adams counties. Parent to Parent connects family members in similar situations who know the challenges they face, creating a community of emotional support for parents, siblings, and other caregivers.

Offers resources for parents of children with disabilities. Includes Father's Network, for fathers of children with disabilities; and SibShops, for siblings of children with disabilities. Provides a series of culturally relevant parent education classes and individual counseling sessions with parents who are experiencing parenting challenges. Classes are available to the general public and focus on child development, stress and anger management, nutrition, health and safety, communication, self-esteem and behavior.

Works to improve the lives of blind people in local communities. Local chapters in Clallam County, Clark County, and the greater Seattle area meet regularly along with a virtual chapter. Offers a group for older adults and one for parents of blind children. Groups provide education, advocacy and support to their members.

What kind of tutoring, mentorship, parent support does this program offer?

Supports those who identify as male and have a child with a disability or special health care need through a network of chapters around the state. 3 focus areas: - Connecting these individuals through support groups and social activities while also providing resources and webinars - Raising the voices of these men through activities such as podcasts, articles, conference panels, presentations and trainings on advocacy - Advocating for equal access to the community for everyone. Workshops include: -Telling Your Story With a Purpose Workshop (available to anyone interested, primarily focused on supporting fathers/male-identifying caregivers). - Unexpected Journey Workshop (learning about life after a diagnosis and having a child with a special healthcare need).

Hosts a safe and confidential environment for Dads to get together with other Dads to share personal experiences and explore the unique challenges they often face while raising a child with a developmental delay or disability.

Works with parents one on one regarding parenting skills, resources, and systems navigation.

Offers mutual-help support groups throughout Washington state where parents can address the challenges of parenting in a non-judgmental setting.   Groups are parent-led with the assistance of a trained facilitator. Groups meet on Zoom and in person.

Provides support, continuing education, and resources for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), caregivers, family members, and professionals.   Offers adult, parent and child support groups.   Loans audiotapes, books and videotapes to members.   Groups meet on the Eastside, Kitsap and South King County.

Offers various support groups for parents that have children with disabilities. Meetings include family, siblings, mother, and father support groups. Program Activities: Parent Support Group, Fathers support network, Sib-shops, Newsletter, Lending Library, and a helping parent program.

Provides emotional support and information to families of children with developmental disabilities, delays, and ongoing health care needs. Offers an individualized peer support program which matches parents of children with developmental disabilities with trained volunteers who are also parents of children with developmental disabilities, so that they might work together for emotional support and guidance.

Provides networking opportunities for families with a disabled or seriously ill child. It's an opportunity for families with similar situations to network with on another while at camps.

Empowers people with Down syndrome and their families through life-long learning and experiences while building an accepting and inclusive society. The Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound (DSC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with Down syndrome and their families through direct services, education, advocacy, and community engagement. DSC provides a continuum of support—from early intervention to adulthood—focusing on inclusion, skill development, and family education.

Parent to Parent Outreach: (1) Offering parents peer/mentoring support and information to parents who are dealing with a loved one who has a disability by matching a trained helping parent with someone in a similar situation. (2) Support for families including monthly support groups. (3) Offer networking opportunities, educational workshops, and social events throughout the year.

A a course for family members, partners and supportive friends of an adult (17 and over) living with a mental illness. It is designed to help all family members understand and support their loved one living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. It includes information on the illnesses such as bi-polar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety disorders, ADD/ADHD, borderline personality disorder, schizo- affective disorder, and other mental health conditions. Also covered are treatment options, medications, empathy, communication, advocacy, self-care, and more.

Hosts family networking & support events, specifically for the Down syndrome community. Works with individuals, families and caregivers to provide education and advocacy. Families needing information and education specifically related to Down syndrome are provided a trained Parent Advocate to address their needs. Families are also connected to other families to develop natural peer support.

Father Engagement: Provides fathers with information about the child welfare systems, the courts, child support, and to increase parenting skills. Engages the fathers of children who are placed in out-of-home care and increases the father’s involvement in the lives of their children. Fathers in Transition: Assists African American fathers who have been involved with the criminal justice system by providing employment and housing so they can positively impact the lives of their children and the community. Case managers and peer mentors meet with fathers weekly to provide support, community resources, housing and employment. Must also participate in Father Engagement. Young Bulls Fatherhood Academy: Weekly support services include one-on-one case management, life skills coaching, and workshops that provide access to and information about community resources, housing, employment opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and behavioral health services. Also supplies basic needs such as gas cards, food, bus passes, diapers, wipes and clothing.