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Support for Families

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities – A nonpartisan research organization and policy institute that conducts research and analysis on a range of government policies and programs, with an emphasis on those affecting low- and moderate-income people.

Center for Law and Social Policy – A national nonprofit organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. Through education, policy research and advocacy, CLASP seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with children and secure access for low-income persons to our civil justice system.

Families for Early Autism Treatment – FEAT is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing world-class education, advocacy and support for the Northern California Autism Community.

Families & Advocates Partnership for Education – The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities by linking families, advocates and self-advocates to communicate the new focus of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Family Voices – Comprised of families from throughout the United States who have children with special health needs, this organization also includes caregivers, professionals and friends whose lives have been touched by these children and their families.

Government Benefits Web site – GovBenefits is the new government Web site that will serve as a single, online information source for information on government benefits. It will help users access eligibility information through an easy-to-use online screening tool that asks basic questions about items such as income, marital or employment status, and family size. Based on user responses, information is then provided about the programs for which users may be eligible. The site also provides general descriptions and contact information for federal benefit programs. The site currently offers information on about 55 programs.

IDEAPractices – The IDEA Partnerships, working together for five years, inform professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children and youth with disabilities.

Internet Resources for Special Children – The IRSC Web site is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health-related disorders worldwide.

Our-Kids – Our-Kids is a "family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. The Our-Kids Web site supports the Our-Kids e-mail list, which consists of over 800 people representing children of varying diagnoses — everything from indefinite developmental delays and sensory integration problems, to cerebral palsy and rare genetic disorders.

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center – Parenting a child with a disability means you may need to be an expert at navigating a complex maze of educational, health care and social services for your child. Being your child's advocate in these areas can be a challenge. The information provided here will help parents to navigate these complex systems.

Parent Pals – A special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support.

Parent Resource Center – Special education information especially for students and parents from the Virginia Department of Special Education.

Parenting Resources for the 21st Century – Parenting Resources for the 21st Century links parents and other adults responsible for the care of a child with information on issues covering the full spectrum of parenting.

Parent Training and Information Center – Parent centers in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children and young adults with disabilities, and the professionals who work with their families. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities.

People with Attentional and Developmental Disabilities Association – PADDA is a community-parent resource center based in Newport News, Va. Its goal is to improve the quality of life and educational results for all children with disabilities through high expectations from our children and from those who educate them; working to ensure equal protection to children under the law; research and advocacy for proven methods of learning and teaching; and training to make parents strong advocates through education and participation.

Save Babies Through Screening – The mission of Save the Babies Through Screening is to improve the lives of babies by working to prevent disabilities and early death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.

Special Education Resources on the Internet – SERI is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to special education. This site will continually modify, update and add additional informative links.

Special Olympics – Special Olympics is an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with mental retardation to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition. Special Olympics offers children and adults with mental retardation year-round training and competition in 26 Olympic-type summer and winter sports.

U.S. Census Bureau – Demographics on many U.S. population groups including people with special needs (disabilities).

Zero to Three – National center for infants, toddlers and families, dedicated to the healthy development of infants and toddlers.

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