Family and Caregivers
Children don’t come with instruction manuals, but the systems that help out children and their families should. Here are some guides to commonly uses government programs, systems, and resources available to Washington State families.
- Ages and Stages in Children’s Health
Articles, resources, and organization to help families during the various stages of a child’s life. Prenatal: Articles: Genetic Testing: Parents Face Many Choices Things IRead More - Emergency Preparation for People with IDD Goes Beyond Having a Go-Bag
Families with individuals who have Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) often have plans in place for natural disasters. Wildfires, earthquakes, and flooding are common concernsRead More - Where to Start: Organizations That Parents and Caregivers can go to for Help and Support
When a new diagnosis is given or a new problem arises, many parents are at a loss for how to start helping their child. Thankfully,Read More - Opportunity for Families: Promoting Equitable Access to Language Services for Families of CYSHCN
Family Voices is recruiting 8 diverse multilingual people to participate in the project advisory committee (PAC) for our new project to Promote Equitable Access toRead More - Special Education Legal Clinic RegistrationTo schedule an appointment, go to Special Education Clinic Registration Interpreter Services Available The purpose of the clinic is to provide a 30-minute consultation (forRead More
- Enrollment Open for Spring 2022 Online Parent Leadership Training Institute – English and Spanish
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a free, 12 week, 6 hours per week leadership course for parents, guardians, grandparents, community members and anyone workingRead More - Medicaid Waivers
What Are Medicaid Waivers? Medicaid Waivers enable states to come up with ways to use Medicaid funds beyond the traditional hospital and long-term care facilities.Read More - Developmental Disabilities Administration
About the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) is responsible for many of the services available for individuals with developmentalRead More - Applying for Medical Insurance
Looking for Healthcare The Washington Health Benefit Exchange can help families and individuals find subsidized health care in their area. Existing customers can renew theirRead More - Financial Resources
Government subsidized healthcare may not be able to cover all expenses that families accumulate when they are taking care of a child with complex healthcareRead More - Emergency Preparation
If an emergency happens, do you have a plan for yourself or loved ones with disabilities? Being prepared means planning ahead. To be ready forRead More - Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Benefits through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI is a monthly financial benefit from the Social Security Administration to people with limited income and resources, whoRead More - Apple Health and Medicaid
Medicaid and Apple Health Within Washington State, Medicaid is known as Apple Health. Washington Apple Health applications are available year round. Visit the Health PlanRead More - Family Support
There are many family supports that exist throughout the state to aid, educate, and create a community for families that have a member that hasRead More - Leadership and Advocacy
Lived experience is a qualification that no amount of training or education can replace. Advocacy and leadership from family members of children with complex medicalRead More