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The information and support needs of families are addressed here. Many of the organizations here are developed and managed by parents of children with disabilities. National, state and local websites with information for families are also found here.
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49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child
It happens to every child in one form or another – anxiety. As parents, we would like to shield our children from life’s anxious moments, but navigating anxiety is an…
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Bananas Inc.
BANANAS is a child care resource and referral service. We often just call ourselves an R&R, short for Resource and Referral. We helped create R&R’s in California and in the…
Translations: Multiple languages
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Beach Center on Disability
The Beach Center on Disability consists of a rehabilitation research and training center on policies and families, funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U. S. Department…
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California Childcare Health Program
The mission of the California Childcare Health Program is to improve the quality of child care by initiating and strengthening linkages between the health, safety and child care communities and…
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California Parent Organizations and the California Department of EducationCalifornia Department of Education (CDE)
The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, works closely with federal- and-state-funded parent organizations to increase parent participation and collaboration between parents and educators to improve the educational…
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Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR), produced under the US Department of Education Office of Special Education, serves as a central resource of information and products to the…
Translations: Spanish
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Center on Technology and Disability (CTD)
The Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The Center is designed to increase the capacity of…
Translations: Multiple languages
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Child Care Aware
Child Care Aware is a nonprofit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community. It does this…
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Coffee Klatch Special Needs Radio
Award winning, world renowned authors, psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, advocates and respected children’s foundations join us to help you better understand a special needs child…. and yourself. You are your child’s…
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Early Childhood Technical Assistance (ECTA)
ECTA is comprised of several recent OSEP-funded TA centers (NECTAC, CELL and TACSEI and ECO within the next two years). The purpose of ECTA is to improve state early intervention…
Translations: Spanish
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eParent.Com
eParent.com is an online multi-media company dedicated to be the ultimate resource for everything related to the special needs community. Providing practical advice, emotional support, current trending news and educational…
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Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC)
Based in San Diego, the Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) is a community-based collaborative agency, staffed by parents and professionals. It is designed to serve families of individuals with special…
Translations: Spanish
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Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a partnership that aims to improve the education outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates and self-advocates to…
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Family Empowerment CentersSeeds of Partnership
Whether you are a parent navigating a new diagnosis for your child, have a concern about your child’s development, are looking for resources and education, or just need to connect…
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Family Resource Center Network of California (FRCNCA)
The FRCNCA is a coalition of California’s 47 Early Start Family Resource Centers. Staffed by families of children with special needs, family resource centers offer parent-to-parent support and help parents,…
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Free Things and Grants for Kids with Special Needs
We always want to provide the best for our kids, but somehow, the pressure is even greater when our kids have special needs. Of course, there are direct costs, such…
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Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. With over 75,000 visitors a month, the Friendship Circle…
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Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. With over 75,000 visitors a month, the Friendship Circle…
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Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle of Michigan is a non-profit organization that provides programs and support to the families of individuals with special needs. With over 75,000 visitors a month, the Friendship Circle…
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Greater Good Parenting: Raising Caring, Courageous Kids
Parents want to raise kind, caring, courageous children but few feel like they know precisely how to do that. In order to help bridge the gap between research and the…
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H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection of Kern County
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection is a Family Resource Center and a Family Empowerment Center staffed by parents and family members of Kern County children with disabilities and/or special health care needs. Staff…
Translations: Spanish
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Kids in the House
The Ultimate Parenting Resource offers over 8000 videos on a comprehensive range of topics for a variety of age ranges for every type of family. Well respected experts present positive,…
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Kids Included Together (KIT)
KIT stands for Kids Included Together, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in San Diego, California in 1997. The mission of Kids Included Together is to support recreational,…
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Love in A Different Language: Open Letter to Paraprofessionals
To the Teacher’s Aide in my Son’s Special Education Classroom: I see what you are doing. This letter acknowledges the very important role of paraprofessionals in supporting children with special…
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Matrix Parent Network + Resource Center
Matrix is a parent-run information and resource center providing no-cost services to families of children with special needs (birth through age 26) in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties. Through…
Translations: Spanish
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) For Families
This section of the National Association for the Education of Young Children website provides practical information, advice, including how to find quality child care, and resources directed toward parents. Children’s…
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National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)
NCFL provides support and strategies to a network of entities involved in advancing education and families learning together, including educators, schools, community based organizations, and libraries. Our efforts support learners…
Translations: Spanish
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National Father’s Network
The National Father’s Network provides resources and support for fathers of children with disabilities. It has wonderful articles by fathers, many of them in Spanish. The organization also produces written…
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National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Rare Disease Information
Access the rare disease information you need, download rare disease reports and find patient organizations on this site devoted to rare diseases.
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Native American Parent Technical Assistance Center (NAPTAC)
NAPTAC is a project within EPICS to provide training and technical assistance to Parent Training Information Centers (PTI’s) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC’s) nationwide on providing effective, culturally responsive…
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Native American Parent Technical Assistance Center (NAPTAC)
NAPTAC is a project within EPICS to provide training and technical assistance to Parent Training Information Centers (PTI’s) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRC’s) nationwide on providing effective, culturally responsive…
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PACER Center
The Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers is an innovative project that provides technical assistance to the over 100 Parent Centers funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).…
Translations: Multiple languages
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Parent Center Hub: Babies & Toddlers
A legacy resource from NICHCY Sitio En Español (Site in Spanish)
Translations: Spanish
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Parent Companion: First Five Years
The Four Stages of Adaptation: Stage 1 Surviving The Four Stages of Adaptation model was developed by Dr. Nancy Miller, a psychotherapist and social worker. She worked with four moms…
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Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
Parents Helping Parents is a parent organization that has a wealth of information and resources on disabilities. The website includes a library of books and videos that can be borrowed.
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PBS Parents: Inclusive Communities
Learn about improving the overall quality of life for children with or without disabilities by promoting inclusion and respect for differences. Resource on this site help parents and caregivers create…
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Raising Children Network, the Austrailian Parenting Website
On the Raising Children website, parents will find reliable and scientifically validated information and resources to support them in the day-to-day work of raising children and looking after their own…
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Schwab Learning
Schwab Learning is an operating program of the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, a private, nonprofit foundation that funds programs in learning disabilities and human services. Schwab Learning provides free…
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Sesame Street in Communities
This website provides information, videos and activities on a variety of topics to support families and care providers in teaching young children. Information may be geared to either care providers…
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Sibling Support Project
Founded in 1990, the Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health,…
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Sibling Support Project
Founded in 1990, the Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health,…
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Special Parents Information Network
Parents of children with special needs may feel isolated and overwhelmed with the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. SPIN is a…
Translations: Spanish
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State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)
The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive…
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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
The mission of the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey is to empower families and inform and involve professionals and other individuals interested in the healthy development and educational…
Translations: Spanish
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Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Is a parent-run San Francisco-based nonprofit organization founded in 1982. We support families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need as they face challenges. Our…
Translations: Chinese & Spanish
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Through the Looking Glass (TLG)
Through the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or…
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Understood
Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children…
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Understood
Parents want the best for their children. We do, too. For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children…
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United Cerebral Palsy: Transportation Safety
Children and adults with disabilities might require specialized car seats or vehicle modifications to ensure safe transportation. The resources on this page can help ensure safer travel.
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Wrightslaw
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. The website contains articles, cases, newsletters, and resources…
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Zero to Three Sparks Video Series for Families on Child DevelopmentZero to Three
As an early childhood provider, you may hear parents wondering how their child is learning and growing at different stages. The Sparks video series is a free resource for parents that blends…
Translations: Spanish