Websites

General Health

Arc of Washington – Supports for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families

Charting the LifeCourse – Creates a framework and tools to organize ideas and solve potential life problems

Easter Seals – Resources for individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors and their families

HealthyChildren.org – Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics

Informing Families – Offers news and information to those impacted by developmental disabilities

National Healthy Start Association – Find your local Head Start program

Pediatric Dentistry – Common Oral Conditions & Treatment Options

Washington Healthcare Exchange – Find healthcare plans, including Apple Health

Washington State Department of Health – Contains resources and healthcare information

We Can! – Ways to Enhance Children’s Activities and Nutrition

Health Conditions

American Cancer Society – Information on types of cancer, current research, and treatment options

Brain Injury Alliance of Washington – Support, information, and hope for those affected by brain injury

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Help and information for families affected by CF

Epilepsy Foundation – Improves and save lives through our community services, public education, access to care campaign, research initiatives, and new therapies funding

Learning Disabilities Association of America – Information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources

National Down Syndrome Society – Advocates for all individuals with Down syndrome

National Fragile X Foundation – Provides information, support, and research news

PremeeCare – Supporting families of infants born preterm through education, support, and resources

Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy – Legal advocacy and information for families with autistic members

Washington State Hands & Voices – Supports families with children who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing

Parenting

Dads MOVE – Seeks to strengthen the father’s role in raising children with behavioral health needs through education, peer support and advocacy

Father’s Network – Connecting men who are fathers of special needs children with resources and support

Keep Connected – Ideas, activities, and experiences to help build strong family relationships

Mommies of Miracles – Support group for mothers of children who have medical complexities, life-limiting conditions, or developmental disabilities

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations – Social/emotional education for children information

National Foster Parent Association – Supports and resources for foster families

PAVE – Provides support, training, information and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth and families impacted by disabilities

Parent to Parent – County-based programs that provide emotional support and information to families of children with special needs and/or disabilities

PTA – The National Parent Teacher Association’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children

Raising Multiples – Provider of support, education and research on higher-order multiple births

Watch Me Grow in Washington State – Social media avenue to get more health and safety information for your child