Resources
Parent to Parent is here to help!
We are available to help with support and help navigating resources and services. We are both parents of kids with disabilities and use our personal experience and training to help you.
Drop-In Office Hours, every Thursday, 12-2pm at The Arc of Tri-Cities. No appointment is necessary, just drop in.
PAVE joins us on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 12-2pm to support you with IEP and 504 questions! No appointment necessary.
New Autism Diagnosis Help Meeting, the First Wednesday of every month, 12:30-1:30pm, helps families with support, what next steps to take and help navigating services and resources. Please register by contacting Melissa or Martha, Spanish available.
Parent Support Group! The First Wednesday of every month, 11:00am-12:00pm. Support from parents to parents with an understanding ear and help with every day strategies. All disabilities are welcome. Support from trained Helping Parents. Contact Melissa with questions.
Grupo Familiar Hispano de Apoyo y Diversion, monthly, Third Saturday of every month, 11am-2:00pm at The Arc of Tri-Cities, Spanish speaking family potluck for all families with their children of any age with any disability.
Madres Unidas Every Tuesday, 9:45 AM 10:45 AM at The Arc of Tri-Cities for Spanish speaking mothers and grandmothers of children of any age with any disability.
Closed Facebook group, Better Together of The Arc of Tri-Cities is only for local families with children with autism (any age) or other disabilities. (no diagnosis required.)
Melissa Brooks, RN, Parent to Parent Coordinator
(509) 783-1131, ext 108
Fax (509) 289-5374
Martha Jones, Multicultural Outreach Parent to Parent Coordinator
(509) 531-5388
Para apoyo/ayuda en español, comuníquese con Martha.
Schedule an appointment with Melissa, in person, phone or over zoom. CLICK HERE
Referrals:
Please fax to: 509-289-5274.
Referrals are welcome to help families with peer support and to help navigate services and resources; for families with a child with any intellectual/developmental disability of any age.
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Know Your Rights
Project Guardian
Autism Resources
Assistive Technology
Behavior Resources
Crisis Help
DD Parent Training
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Future and Financial Planning
Free Wheelchairs
Guardianship and Alternatives
Grupo Familiar Hispano
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How to Homeschool
Mental Illness
Paratransit Information
Deaf and Blind Resources
SSI Training Manual and Information About Work
Washington Apple Health
Cerebral Palsy Resources
Transition to Adulthood