Parent to Parent has a new team member...meet Heather Avena.

Hello! I’m Heather and so happy to be here. We’ve accessed the incredible services here through Parent to Parent for a few years, and I’m so glad that I get to be here in a helping role now through this program.

We have four kids, with Eva as our oldest and the one with higher needs. When I’m not working, I’m probably attending one of my kids sports events, or looking for a house for clients. I love to laugh and feel that chocolate doesn’t solve all problems, but it sure helps. 😊
Hello Parents & Caregivers,
To better serve Children’s Village families, we are conducting a survey regarding telehealth services accessed through Children’s Village. The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact MarcyC@yvfwc.org
Please click the following link in order to participate: https://redcap.link/2jvh8au6
Thank you for your time and effort to help improve Children’s Village services.
The Ttáwaxt Birth Justice Center
They are currently in great need of Similac Baby Formula
Purple (gentle ease)
Orange (sensitive)
Blue (regular)
They are in particular need of the purple and orange which has been really difficult for them to get. If you have UNOPENED and not expired cans leftover after a food change for your baby, they would appreciate the donations.
Donations can be dropped off at Children's Village.
During the 2022 Washington State Legislative Session,
2SHB 2008 directs the Developmental Disabilities Administration to discontinue the use of IQ criteria for purposes of DDA enrollment by July 1, 2025.
As we plan for this change, we’d like to get your input on the experience you or the individual(s) you represent had when applying for service as well as the services people are interested in.
Please take this short survey to share your thoughts and experiences as we continue our work to implement 2SHB 2008. 
Washington State Legislature Advocacy Days are coming soon!
Find more information on The Arc of WA website:
Children’s Village is GROWING and we need YOUR help!
Whether you can contribute $1.00, $5.00 or $500…
it ALL helps! 
Please consider being part of our expansion campaign, so we can serve more children. Your support matters! 
Visit  www.champscampaign.org to learn more or make a donation!
Please take this short survey to tell
Parent to Parent how we’re doing!
 Survey results will help us as we continue to tell the story of how Parent to Parent is making a difference in the lives of families raising children with developmental disabilities and/or special healthcare needs!
 
2022 Survey links
Life Course Resource Toolkit
Washington now has a Native and Strong Lifeline, dedicated to serving Washington’s American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, press 4 to access it.
Spanish speakers may reach the Spanish Language Line by pressing 2
Veterans and service members may reach the Veterans Crisis Line by pressing 1.
People who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users should use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255.
Text and chat services are available in English only. 
The Arc - Washington State

Parent to Parent of Washington

DDA Eligibility

Washington’s Mental Health Referral Service for Children and Teens

Wandering Prevention Resources

OSPI - Special Education Parent Liaison

Parenting Special Needs Magazine

Working Connections Child Care

Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund

Washington State ABLE Savings Plan

Books about kids with special health and developmental needs

AUTISM 100 DAY TOOLKIT