Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania

• Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania links families of children and adults with special needs on a one-on-one basis according to their condition and concerns.
• Parent to Parent helps families locate support groups.
• All services are free and confidential
• For more information:
  (800) 986-4550
  TDD# 717-540-4722
  www.parenttoparent.org

  The Special Kids Network

• The Special Kids Network is a free, statewide service for families with children who have special needs. The Special Kids Network provides support, up-to-date information referrals to statewide agencies and organizations.
• For more information:
  (800) 986-4550
  TDD# 1-877-986-5432
  www.state.pa.us, PA Keyword: Health

  CONNECT

• CONNECT Information Service is a resource for parents, educators and professionals seeking information about special education, parent and student rights and early intervention services for children.
• Callers receive verbal assistance and referrals to state agencies, disability groups or individuals.
• Literature on special education, early intervention, disabilities and child development is provided free of charge.
• For more information:
  
  • (800) 692-7288 

AUTISM Resources:
    

• What is Autism?- a definition
• The Autism Task Force
• The Autism Society
• National and Local groups and organizations
• summer camps

 Department of Public Welfare

• Medical Assistance application 

Project Sparkle

• Project Sparkle is a very unique training program designed specifically for families of children and youth who are deaf/blind to use in their homes.  They combine self-study (through DVDs and written materials) with conference calls to help families apply what they learn to address their child’s developmental and educational needs.  Families have access to a national listserv as well as website that allows them to create a child profile for planning purposes,  along with an online library of resources.

Early Learning GPS (Guiding Parents Smoothly)

• An online interactive 10 Question quiz that helps families learn the most important things they need to know and be able to do to help their young child grow.
• The GPS is designed as an online quiz to create an engaging learning experience, but it's not a test.  Families choose the answer that best fits their situation and receive customized tips and resources based on their answer.
• http://www.papromiseforchildren.com/
  

Health and Human Resources Portal

• Your one stop guide to services, programs, agencies,and organizations in PA, that are ready to help you.
• Apply For Benefits