Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 854-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
We are here for you…
Parent to Parent
De Padre a Padre
Saber que su hijo tiene un problema de salud o desarrollo especial puede ser aterrador y una experiencia de aislamiento.
Mission, Vision & Values Statement
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Learning that your child has a special health or developmental concern can be a frightening and isolating experience.
Parents may have questions and concerns as they learn about new information and services that can help their child and family. Parents also need time and support to navigate their own emotions and adjust to raising a child with special needs. Personal support from another parent, who has a child with similar needs, can help. You are not alone. We have been there. Volunteer Helping Parents are available to provide support and information.
Helping Parent volunteers have completed a training program and are available to provide support and information to other parents. All information is kept confidential. There is no cost for this service.
Services Offered:
- Emotional support for parents of children with special needs.
- Information and referrals to community resources.
- Trained Helping Parents whose parenting experience match yours as closely as possible.
- Social and recreational events.
- Current information on disabilities, medical conditions and community resources.
- Training for parents who would like to become Volunteer Helping Parents.
- Public awareness and outreach to the community regarding individuals with special needs and/or disabilities.
Enterarse de que su hijo tiene un problema especial de salud o desarrollo puede ser una experiencia aterradora y aislante.
Los padres pueden tener preguntas e inquietudes a medida que aprenden sobre nueva información y servicios que pueden ayudar a su hijo y a su familia. Los padres también necesitan tiempo y apoyo para navegar por sus propias emociones y adaptarse a criar a un niño con necesidades especiales. El apoyo personal de otro padre, que tiene un hijo con necesidades similares, puede ayudar. No estás solo. Hemos estado allí. Los Padres Voluntarios Ayudando están disponibles para brindar apoyo e información.
Los voluntarios de Helping Parent han completado un programa de capacitación y están disponibles para brindar apoyo e información a otros padres. Toda la información se mantiene confidencial. Este servicio no tiene ningún costo.
Servicios ofrecidos:
- Apoyo emocional a padres de niños con necesidades especiales.
- Información y referencias a recursos comunitarios.
- Padres de ayuda capacitados cuya experiencia en la crianza de los hijos coincide con la suya lo más cerca posible.
- Eventos sociales y recreativos.
- Información actualizada sobre discapacidades, condiciones médicas y recursos comunitarios.
- Capacitación para padres que deseen convertirse en Padres Voluntarios Ayudantes.
- Concientización pública y alcance a la comunidad con respecto a las personas con necesidades especiales y/o discapacidades.
Contact your local Parent to Parent Coordinator, organized by Region and County.
(Click here for P2P Program Information)
Our Multi-Cultural Programs offers culturally relevant services. We can direct you to community resources for your entire family, organized by county.
¿Hablas Español? Visite nuestra página de recursos en español
Visit Our Spanish Language Resources page
- Parent to Parent of Washington State is a member of the Parent to Parent USA Alliance.
- Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) maintains confidentiality and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, creed, sex, or national origin.
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION about Parent to Parent
please contact Tracie Hoppis, Washington State P2P Manager at: 1.509.907.0873 or by e-mail: parent2parentwa@arcwa.org
Your tax-deductible donations are welcome and encouraged.
Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) is funded by The Arc of Washington State, Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, and the Department of Health/Children with Special Health Care Needs. County programs may also receive funding from various agencies including the Developmental Disabilities Administration (at the county level), United Way, local grants and donations.
Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) está financiado por The Arc of Washington State, la Administración de Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Estado de Washington y el Departamento de Salud/Niños con Necesidades Especiales de Salud. Los programas del condado también pueden recibir fondos de varias agencias, incluida la Administración de Discapacidades del Desarrollo (a nivel del condado), United Way, subvenciones locales y donaciones.
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Parent to Parent (P2P) Contact Request
Permission for Parent to Parent Coordinators to contact for Follow up
Solicitud de contacto de padre a padre (P2P)
Permiso para que los Coordinadores de Padres a Padres se comuniquen para el seguimiento
Haga clic y complete el formulario si desea que el Coordinador de Padre a Padre en su área se comunique con usted
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