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| North American Council of Adoptable Children www.nacac.org Together As Adoptive Parents "Taplink" www.taplink.org VENANGO COUNTY AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP F.O.C.A.S. (Families of Children on the Autism Spectrum) Group for parents who have children with autism/autism spectrum and other special needs. Group meets at Heart 2 Heart offices in Seneca, PA For more information contact : Beth Fye 1-814-676-1466 or H2H at 1-814-758-1681 sbfye@yahoo.com GRANDPARENTS AS PARENTS Mary Snow Area Agency on Aging PO Box 1130 1283 Liberty St Franklin Pa 16323 814-432-9711 1-866-452-4464 SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK Helps parents find resources for their special needs children and provide technical assistance to help groups develop, expand and maintain programs and support systems that serve children with special needs 1-800-986-4550 KIDS TOGETHER INC PO Box 45 Quakertown, Pa 18951 staff@kidstogether.org www.kidstogether.org Volunteer non-profit provides info on inclusive communities includes education/advocate list serve, email newsletter and website ACHIEVA 711 Bingham Street Pittsburgh Pa 15203 contact@achieva.info 412-995-5000 1-888-272-7229 Organization for people with disabilities and their families, offers support and help with services. A member of The Partnership. PENNSYLVANIA PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS RESOURCE NETWORK PO Box 4336 Harrisburg Pa 17111 info@ppcrn.org 1-888-890-5665 1-888-572-7368 Statewide cross-disability group supports parents and caregivers, helps families form local groups and network with other parents VALUE Vision and leadership uniting education 1624 Highpoint Road Coopersburg Pa 18036 colnchas@enter.net Coalition of Pa advocacy groups for children with special needs THE MENTOR PARENT PROGRAM Gail Walker PO Box 47 Pittsfield Pa 16340 www.mentorparent.org 1-888-447-1431 814-563-3470 Email Mentor Parent Program Email Gail Walker Program to provide support and services to parents of children with disabilities - Age’s birth – age 26 AUTISMLINK Support, information etc Online support groups and discussion boards 376 Wagon Wheel Trail Wexford Pa 15090 412-377-8778 info@autismlink.com www.autismlink.com PA TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION Laura Jean Umbrell, Administrator 132 West Midlle Street Gettysburg Pa 17325 Advocates will do IEP for any child diagnosed with tourettes in any county in Pa 1-800-990-3300 717-337-1134 MOMSTELL Organization involved in substance abuse treatment, prevention and support for parents/community PO Box 450 Mechanicsburg Pa 17055 momstell@juno.com www.momstell.com WIC Women, infants, children - Supplemental nutrition program YOU ARE ELIGIBLE IF YOUR CHILD HAS A MEDICAL CARD, RECEIVES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REGARDLESS OF YOUR LEVEL OF INCOME 1-800-942-9467 PA EDUCATION FOR ALL COALITION Diane Perry The Partnership Institute on Disabilities Temple University 1301 Cecil B Moore Ave Room 423 Ritter Annex Philadelphia Pa 19122 215-204-3031 610-522-0698 Chapter meetings, on-line community, Parent Consultant Network |
| -Below you will find links and contacts for resources across Pennsylvania. *Heart 2 Heart does not necessarily endorse all listed organizations. These links/contacts are offered as informational resources only. |
ATTACH http://attach.org/ Association for the Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children ATTACh is an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties by sharing our knowledge, talents and resources. Center for Family Development Dr. Arthur Becker-Weidman www.center4familydevelop.com Attachment Skills. Com Kenny Miller ACSW, LCSW www.attachmentskills.com PENNSYLVANIA HEALTH LAW PROJECT Provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or service. CALL- 1-800-274-3258 1-866-236-6310 TTY EMAIL - staff@phlp.org www.phlp.org 1-888-890-5665 1-888-572-7368 717-561-0098 ABOARD Support for parents of children with autism/autism spectrum, website etc.... Howard Carpenter 35 Wilson St Suite 100 Pittsburgh Pa 15223 1-800-827-9385 info@aboard.org www.aboard.org EDUCATION LAW CENTER Non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education. PHILADELPHIA CONTACTS 215-238-6970 TTY-215-789-2498 aaviles@elc-pa.org PITTSBURGH CONTACTS 412-391-4496 TTY- 412-467-8940 sbaur@dlp-pa.org WEBSITE- www.elc-pa.org ATTACHMENT DISORDER NETWORK ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP PO Box 23508 Overland Park, Kansas 66283 NancyE@radzebra.org Nancy@radzebra.org julieb@radzebra.org GOVERNOR’S COMMISSION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES List of Health and Human Services List of Advocacy Resources Parent Guides www.pachildren.state.pa.us A website with information for parents and families. MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN PENNSYLVANIA MHAPA works on behalf of mental health through advocacy, education and public policy. Wendy Luckenbill, Family/Child Policy Coordinator 1-800-692-7443 Wluckenbill@mhapa.org www.mhapa.org PENNSYLVANIA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAP Advocacy program helps people who are seeking services from the OVR, Blindness, Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. Provides you with info and advice about rehab programs, advises you of your legal rights and responsibilities, helps you resolve problems that may arise while you are seeking services from rehab programs, There is no charge. PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 215-557-7112 1-888-745-CDLP HARRISBURG OFFICE 717-364-1733 info@equalemployment.org STARFISH ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION This is an Internet community for families of children with neurological disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, Asperger’s, PDD, SID, learning disabilites, OCD, tourette syndrome, etc. Services include forum boards, interactive chat room, moderated chats, informational resources, online classes in educational advocacy, education consultations. 216-283-2377 www.starfishadvocacy.org starfish@starfishadvocacy.org Starfish Advocacy Assoc 3341 Warrensville Center Road Suite 203 Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 PEAL CENTER Pennsylvania’s Parents Training and Information Center serving Western and Central Pa. Organization provides disability info, info about special education process and parent’s rights, Parent Advixors are available to provide info and resources to assist the family with problem-solving strategies and direct them to other community resources ,trainings in Understanding IEP’s, IDEA’04, Building Continuity, etc For information contact: Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership Center Debra Efkeman 1119 Penn Avenue Suite 400 Pittsburgh Pa 15222 412-422-1040 1-866-950-1040 defkeman@pealcenter.org |
| OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OVR provides services to eligible persons with disabilites with the goal of getting or keeping competitive employment. You will be eligible for OVR services if: You have a disability that is physical, mental, or emotional impairment which results in a substantial impediment to employment, and you can benefit in terms of an employment outcome from services provided, and , Vocational Rehabilitation services are required for you to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment. A Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will determine eligibility. OVR provides a wide range of services to eligible applicants. The individual being served and the vocational rehabilitation counselor develop an Individualized Employment Plan jointly. The services you receive will be arranged to meet your individual needs. Not everyone will need every service. OVR services include: diagnostic services, vocational evaluation, counseling, training, restoration services, placement assistance, assistive technology, and support services. There is no chanrge for diagnostic services, counseling and job placement. However, a customer maybe required sharing the cost of other services after a financial needs assessment is completed. Additional information , including local OVR office locations can be found on www.dli.state.pa.us, click on disability services. Also find OVR offices across 814-871-4551/ 1-800-541-0721 |
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