Resources for Parenting Special Needs ChildrenHaving a child with disabilities can be challenging at times. The following resources contain information that may make your job as a parent a little easier and more enjoyable.
Bright Futures for Families
Provides information on how parents and healthcare providers can be partners in caring for children. There is an interactive web page for exchanging ideas and tips about specific parenting issues.
Children's Advocacy Project (CAP)
The mission of The Children's Advocacy Project (CAP) is to help bridge the gap between the many quality social service agencies in the Philadelphia area and the families that need their help the most.
Philadelphia Office:
100
N. 20th Street
Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-977-8830
215-977-8228 (FAX #)
Pittsburgh
Office:
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
One
Children's Hospital Drive
4401 Penn Avenue
AOB, 2nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
1-877-KID-VENT
Exceptional Parent Magazine
For parents of children and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs, so they can participate in a network of caring parents and professionals throughout the world.
Family Village
This site integrates information, resources and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those who provide them services and support.
National Center on Fathers and Families
This site contains numerous searchable databases on parenting and family issues.
National Fathers' Network
Contains a lot of good information for fathers of children with special needs.
Parents Place
This site contains information on issues from pregnancy to young adulthood to sibling and fathering issues.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
Matches parents and family members of children and adults with disabilities or special needs to supporting parents on a one-to-one basis.PA Department of Health and Human Services
Your one-stop online guide to services, programs, agencies, and organizations in Pennsylvania that are ready to help you. Search the online database for agencies that can help you. You can find specific information about each agency, including services provided, contact information, and service hours.
Special Families Guide
This is the website of psychologist, Robert Naseef, PhD. It lists frequently asked questions on parenting and family issues, parenting and disability links, as well as the opportunity to purchase Dr. Naseef's books.
