Family support & Information
Adulthood & Transition
Center for Parent Information & Resources Circle of Friends - Supports inclusion of children with special needs. Friendship Circle - Special needs resources. Make-A-Wish Foundation of America (Sp) - Grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Office of Developmental Primary Care (Medical resources) Special Needs Sacramento - Resources for families of children with special needs 0-5 years old in the Sacramento area. siblings
Sibling Support Toolkit - Courageous Parent Network When a child in the family is dealing with medical complexities, the entire family is affected with each member taking on different responsibilities. Siblings, whether older or younger, have unique and distinct roles which can fluctuate as situations with the child and family change. assistive technology
Recursos Para las Familias de Habla EspañolLa Familia Counseling Services - Trabajos para mejorar la calidad de vida para la juventud del en-riesgo y las familias de fondos diversos ofreciendo el asesoramiento, servicios del outreach de la ayuda y programas multiculturales para ayudar a las familias a superar adversidad
Recursos en Espanol public benefits
People with disabilities (children and adults) may be eligible for public benefits.
HEALTH SERVICE
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICESCalifornia Department of Developmental Services - Serves people with developmental disabilities and their families. California Early Start Program - Program within Department of Developmental Services which provides early intervention services to children birth-3 years.
Mental Health
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ADVOCACY
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
To find out who your county, state and federal elected officials are, click here. Tips for Writing to Legislators. English Spanish Writing to Your Legislators Tips on Talking to Your Legislator in Person How a bill becomes federal law. How a bill becomes state law. SPECIAL NEEDS/COOL STUFF RELATED TO SPECIAL NEEDS
CHILD CAREChoosing a Childcare Provider
It is so important for you to feel comfortable with the child care provider you choose for your child. This guide from the Yolo County Children's Alliance is meant to help you make a good choice. Sacramento County Child Action Child Action, Inc. offers enhanced child care referral to parents with children with special needs. This additional service allows parents to work directly with Child Action, Inc.’s Child Care Information Specialists in their search for child care. Yolo County Children's Home Society of California Placer County Placer County Office Of Education, Nevada County Sierra Nevada Children's Services Kare Crisis Nursery Their mission is to provide shelter and respite for the children and assistance to their families who are facing a crisis, and to safely and effectively supervise Court Ordered visitations for families seeking reunification. El Dorado and Alpine counties Choices for Children Parents can call their offices to discuss a child's unique needs and request help finding a child care provider who matches the needs. |
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