Resource Guide

PC2 is pleased to present the 11th edition of the

Pierce County Resource Guide to Services and Supports for Individuals

Who Experience Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

(section links below).

Please call our office at 253.564.0707 to make arrangements to pick up your copy!

Dear Reader:

This Pierce County Resource Guide is dedicated to the hard work and commitment of those who have endeavored timelessly over the years to “keep the promise.”

We want to acknowledge the generous support of Pierce County Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Program, in providing the funds to update and print this important comprehensive guide to services and supports for individuals who experience intellectual/ developmental disabilities. This important tool will assist you in navigating the public and private programs and services available throughout Pierce County and beyond.

The Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) welcomes the opportunity to assist individuals and families in finding the services and programs that best meet your needs. We are here to answer your calls if you need further assistance. Whether you are an individual who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, have a family member who experiences an intellectual/developmental disability, work within the disability field, or are in the general community, we welcome your questions and concerns.

We acknowledge that, when compiling this complex list of resources, there are changes that can occur during the production process. Please know that every effort was made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of agency information.

Sincerely,

PC2 Staff

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Education , Parent / Educator Training

Arc of King County - Seattle

(206) 364-6337
info@arcofkingcounty.org

Address: 233 6th Avenue North
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98109
Phone: (206) 364-6337
Fax: (206) 364-8140
Email: info@arcofkingcounty.org
Website: https://arcofkingcounty.org/
Description: The Arc of King County serves all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan: from prenatal diagnosis through end of life care. Our programs include: information and family support for parents, guardians, and siblings; supported living services for adults living in the community; representative payee for individuals needing financial management assistance; homelessness prevention for families at-risk of losing their housing; and advocacy for self-advocates, family members, and community allies seeking to make our community more systemically equitable for all people. We promote and protect the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live, learn, work, and play in the community - making the world a better place for us all.

Arc of Washington State - Olympia

(360) 357-5596
info@arcwa.org

Contact: Sue Elliott
Address: 2638 State Avenue NE
City: Olympia
State: WA
Zip: 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596
TollFree: (888) 754-8798
Fax: (360) 357-3279
Email: info@arcwa.org
Website: https://www.arcwa.org
Description: Provides a number of services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Activities include: Medicaid parent provider trainings, statewide Parent to Parent, special needs trust accounts, systems advocacy, self-advocacy, and training for self-advocates/families regarding legislative advocacy.

ARK Institute of Learning (Applied Research Knowledge) - Tacoma

(253) 573-0311
admin@arkinst.org

Address: 1916 South Washington Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 573-0311
Fax: (253) 573-0211
Email: admin@arkinst.org
Website: https://www.arkinst.org
Description: ARK Institute of Learning is a non-profit agency dedicated to diminishing the impact of learning disorders in the lives of individuals. ARK educational therapists evaluate and instruct children and adults in their desire to overcome learning challenges. ARK has assisted hundreds of students with a variety of learning challenges including dyslexia, language disorder, nonverbal learning disorder/visual-spatial processing disorder, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and specific learning disorder or disability. ARK also assists students who have no formal diagnosis but who would benefit from interventions in reading, written communication, math, oral and reading comprehension, and/or handwriting. Other ARK services include training educators to effectively teach the atypical learner, offering summer small group classes, and providing consultations with ARK's school psychologist.

Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS) - Seattle

Seattle University

(206) 296-6494
(206) 296-6000 (Seattle University)
ccts@seattleu.edu

AgencyName2: Seattle University
Address: 901 12th Avenue
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98122
MailingAddress: PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 296-6494

(206) 296-6000
(Seattle University)
TollFree: (800) 426-7123
CrisisHelpHotline: (206) 296-5911 (24 hour campus emergency line)
Email: ccts@seattleu.edu
Website: https://www.seattleu.edu/ccts/
Description: CCTS envisions a world where all individuals live with independence and self-sufficiency. Our mission is to improve post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. We work to achieve this mission by creating broader visibility for quality data and robust research, informing policy, supporting effective teaching and learning, and maintaining critical partnerships and connections in the area of special education.

Child Studies - Tacoma

Bates Technical College

(253) 680-7500

Child Welfare Information Gateway - Washington

Children's Bureau/ACYF

(800) 394-3366
info@childwelfare.gov

AgencyName2: Children's Bureau/ACYF
Address: 330 C Street SW
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip: 20201
Phone: (800) 394-3366
Fax: (703) 225-2357
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Description: Child Welfare Information Gateway connects professionals and the general public to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. A service of the Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to programs, research, laws and policies, training resources, statistics, and much more.

Children’s Home Society Key Peninsula Family Resource Center - Vaughn

(253) 884-5433

Address: 17010 S Vaughn Road
City: Vaughn
State: WA
Zip: 98394
MailingAddress: PO Box 123, Vaughn, WA 98394
Phone: (253) 884-5433
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org/pierce/
Description: The first years are important to your child’s life. We will work with you to create a solid foundation and help build the well-being of your child. We provide early learning opportunities, including preschool, play and learn groups, home visiting, parenting classes and resources. We give you the tools to raise healthy, happy children. We help your family build on their strengths, find support networks, and promote overall well-being. Child and youth programs include mentoring groups for elementary, middle school and high school students. Help with basic needs (diapers, school supplies, clothing) and information about community resources. Referral services (financial aid, health care, employment).

Children’s Therapy Center - Tacoma

(253) 531-8873

Children’s Therapy Center - Kent

(253) 854-5660

Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU) - Puyallup

Mary Bridge Good Samaritan, Dr. Donald and Beret Mott Children's Center

(253) 697-5200

DADS M.O.V.E. (Mentoring, Others with Voices of Experience) - Lakewood

(800) 736-0979
info@dadsmove.org

Address: 5204 Solberg Drive SW
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
MailingAddress: PO Box 950, Tacoma, WA 98401
Phone: (800) 736-0979
Email: info@dadsmove.org
Website: https://www.dadsmove.org
Description: Our vision is to provide every male caregiver, in every community of the United States and its territories, the tools, support, and training needed to be fully engaged in the recovery of their children. No man in any part of this country, whether the largest metropolitan city or the most rural community, should be excluded from the opportunity to help their children and family flourish. Dads M.O.V.E. supports the use of evidence based practices to effectively help families. We offer: collaborative parenting skills, CIT training, juvenile justice, WRAP, high fidelity wraparound, S.M.A.R.T. IEP plans, and peer support specialists. Check out our website for more information and find us on Facebook.

DADS M.O.V.E. (Mentoring, Others with Voices of Experience) - Omak

(800) 736-0979
info@dadsmove.org

Address: 25 S Main Street
City: Omak
State: WA
Zip: 98841
MailingAddress: PO Box 950, Tacoma, WA 98401
Phone: (800) 736-0979
Email: info@dadsmove.org
Website: https://www.dadsmove.org
Description: Our vision is to provide every male caregiver, in every community of the United States and its territories, the tools, support, and training needed to be fully engaged in the recovery of their children. No man in any part of this country, whether the largest metropolitan city or the most rural community, should be excluded from the opportunity to help their children and family flourish. Dads M.O.V.E. supports the use of evidence based practices to effectively help families. We offer: collaborative parenting skills, CIT training, juvenile justice, WRAP, high fidelity wraparound, S.M.A.R.T. IEP plans, and peer support specialists. Check out our website for more information and find us on Facebook.

Evergreen Recovery Centers - Tacoma

Tacoma Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP)

(253) 475-0623
askus@evergreenrc.org

AgencyName2: Tacoma Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
Address: 3630 S Cedar Street, #G
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98409
Phone: (253) 475-0623
Fax: (253) 475-4762
Email: askus@evergreenrc.org
Website: https://www.evergreenrc.org/
Description: At Evergreen Recovery Centers we facilitate treatment for those affected by drugs and alcohol. No matter your level of addiction, we can make a difference in your life. We offer comprehensive addiction treatment - for all affected. Whether you are addicted, or want to better understand the addiction patterns of your loved one, our staff of professionals can help you. With over forty years of experience, we have the tools to create a safe environment full of integrity and respect. Each member of our team wants each of our patients to succeed. We offer a number of diverse services in the Puget Sound region, including medically supervised acute detox programs, assessments, deferred prosecution, and DUI programs, intensive outpatient programs (including daycare for single parents), mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders, patient navigation (for persons struggling with barriers to treatment), early intervention (including Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) and SBIRT), drug screening, anger management and DV perpetrator treatment, residential and outpatient services for pregnant and parenting women, therapeutic day care programs for young children of patients, and ADIS (Alcohol and Drug Information School).

Family & Child Education (FACE) Program - Puyallup

Chief Leschi School District

(253) 445-6000 x 3182
kathryn.yates@leschischools.org

AgencyName2: Chief Leschi School District
Contact: Kathryn Yates
Address: 5625 52nd Street East
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98371
Phone: (253) 445-6000
x 3182
Email: kathryn.yates@leschischools.org
Website: https://www.leschischools.org/page/89
Description: Our Family and Child Education Program offers three avenues (determined by the age of the child) for families to learn and grow as parents and as students. Students have the opportunity to bond with their child, learn about their culture and heritage, become prepared for future employment, provide educational opportunities such as receiving GEDs or prepare to attend college. The heart of our FACE program is to gain greater life skills, learn about child development, and learn about their culture and apply historical teachings to parenting. Please visit our website for more information.

Family Support Partnership

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

(253) 798-4608
fspartnership@tpchd.org

AgencyName2: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Phone: (253) 798-4608
Email: fspartnership@tpchd.org
Website: https://www.tpchd.org/healthy-people/family-support-partnership
Description: Family Support Partnership works together with families, partners, and local leaders to strengthen families. Research shows communities can strengthen families when they: partner with parents/caregivers to overcome challenges, create opportunities to build strong support networks, connect families with basic needs when they need it, provide families with parenting and health education, and partner with parents and caregivers to support healthy and emotional and social development. Based on this research, our Family Support Centers provide these services: triple P (positive parenting program) - available through home visiting, group sessions, and online, individual and group parenting education, connections to community resources, education and enrollment assistance for Washington Connections benefits and services.

HopeSparks - Tacoma

(253) 565-4484
info@hopesparks.org

Address: 6424 North 9th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98406
Phone: (253) 565-4484
Fax: (253) 565-5823
Email: info@hopesparks.org
Website: http://hopesparks.org/
Description: At HopeSparks, we envision a world where all children and families are safe, secure, and stable. Our mission is to strengthen families by inspiring courage and confidence to make a lasting change. HopeSparks is comprised of five core programs that serve children and families in Pierce County who face trauma, abuse, and overwhelming life challenges. HopeSparks is a recognized leader in Pierce County in behavioral health, early intervention, kinship care, home visiting, eating recovery and parent education. Our programs include: healing hearts counseling, children’s developmental services, relatives raising children, eating recovery, family support services, parent education, and HopesCloset.

MultiCare Family Support Services

(253) 697-8461

Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) - Seattle

Office of the Governor

(206) 496-9368
oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov

AgencyName2: Office of the Governor
Contact: Yordanos Gebreamlak
Address: 3518 Fremont Avenue N, #349
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98103
Phone: (206) 496-9368
TollFree: (866) 297-2597
Fax: (844) 886-5196
Email: oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov
Website: https://www.oeo.wa.gov
Description: Education Ombuds: listens to understand your questions and concerns relating to students in K-12; provides information about public school processes and the rights and responsibilities of students and parents, and make referrals to appropriate resources; asks questions to help you identify, understand, and evaluate possible options for resolving concerns; acts as a neutral sounding board; offers support and coaching on working through conflict and building effective communication; consults with families, educators, and others to clarify issues and facilitate direct communication between families and schools; and shares best practices for increasing family engagement in schools.

Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (PC2) - Tacoma

(253) 564-0707
info@pc2online.org

Contact: Dr. BethAnn Garteiz
Address: 3716 Pacific Avenue, #A
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98418
Phone: (253) 564-0707
TollFree: (877) 335-4657
Fax: (253) 564-0702
Email: info@pc2online.org
Website: https://www.pc2online.org
Description: PC2 is a parent-driven 501(c)3 organization responsible for providing clear, consistent information for families and individuals who experience developmental disabilities in Pierce County, Washington. PC2: provides resource links and follow-up/follow-along services for families; publishes a quarterly newsletter with relevant articles and information; publishes a comprehensive Resource Guide of services and supports; conducts educational meetings on a variety of topics; provides information at resource and vendor fairs throughout the county; provides a Home Ownership Down Payment Assistance Program for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families; co-hosts an annual Legislative Forum for constituents to meet and speak with their elected officials; provides information on how the legislative process works and how your voice can make a difference; shows you how you can connect with legislators and how to advocate for yourself; helps families find their voice!

Pierce County Parent to Parent (P2P) - Tacoma

(253) 565-2266 x 115 (helpline)
p2p@wapave.org

Address: 6316 South 12th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
x 115 (helpline)
CrisisHelpHotline: (800) 572-7368 x 115 (TF helpline)
Fax: (253) 566-8052
Email: p2p@wapave.org
Website: https://wapave.org/; https://wapave.org/get-help
Description: Parent to Parent (P2P) of Pierce County is a community for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, special healthcare or learning needs of any age. We partner with Pierce County Human Services and the Arc of Washington to provide support, information and connections for families. Free services include: multiple parent and family groups across the county; 1:1 peer support (matching the parent with a peer partner based on similar diagnoses and family issues); training for parents, professionals, and community members; special volunteer training for parent volunteers to support other parents; information and education about community partners and resources in Pierce County; connections to culturally relevant services; a Spanish outreach coordinator; and resources to access interpreters to offer support for all needing assistance. See what’s happening at wapave.org/get-help/calendar or connect with us on Facebook, PAVE Pierce County Support programs. (Located on the Tacoma Community College Campus in parking lot “I” as you enter from 12th Street; opposite side of the campus from TACID.)

Professional Registry of Nursing - Lakewood

Home Care Association of WA

(253) 617-7715 x 3
training@proregnursing.us

AgencyName2: Home Care Association of WA
Address: 10828 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Suite 201
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 617-7715
x 3
TollFree: (855) 751-2035 x 3
Fax: (253) 589-1514
Email: training@proregnursing.us
Website: http://www.proregnursing.us/
Description: The Home Care Association of Washington and the Professional Registry of Nursing have teamed up to help provide you with an affordable, efficient and cost effective training solution for your valuable caregivers. We can help you meet your training requirements with local, convenient classes for the 75 hour Core Basic Training, as well as continuing education and nurse delegation offerings. Please visit our website for more information.

South Sound Autism Partnership (SSAP)

matestic@uw.edu
info@southsoundautism.org

Contact: Patti Matestic
MailingAddress: Box 358455, Tacoma, WA 98402
Email: matestic@uw.edu
info@southsoundautism.org
Website: https://www.southsoundautism.org
Description: The South Sound Autism Partnership is a collaboration between individuals, families, providers, and organizations who are part of the autism community within the South Puget Sound area of Washington State. Our primary purpose is to increase awareness, acceptance and advocacy of autism in order to provide support for our community and impact change. We have monthly resource sharing meetings on the UW Tacoma campus. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please email us for more information! Our goals are: to strengthen and coordinate the existing resources through building authentic relationships in the South Puget Sound area that serve our community; to identify and further clarify the unmet needs of our community and help develop resources to meet those needs; to provide comprehensive information regarding needed supports for our community throughout the lifespan.

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP) - Tacoma

(253) 565-2266 x 115 (helpline)
pave@wapave.org

Address: 6316 South 12th Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
x 115 (helpline)
CrisisHelpHotline: (800) 572-7368 x 115 (TF helpline)
Fax: (253) 566-8052
Email: pave@wapave.org
Website: https://wapave.org/; https://wapave.org/get-help
Description: STOMP provides one and two-day in-person workshops throughout the United States and overseas and one-hour webinars for military families and military personnel. Topics include: Rights and Responsibilities (IDEA, IEP); Advocacy; SSI/Medicaid; TRICARE/ECHO/ABA; Wills, Guardianships & Special Needs Trusts; Networking; and IEP and 504 Breakouts. STOMP training provides families with federal information to gain a better understanding of how to navigate through educational and medical systems when they have children with exceptional/special needs. STOMP workshops and webinars are funded by the Army, Navy and Air Force which determine the locations and workshop/webinar topics per installation. To see a complete listing of workshops coming to an installation, visit https://wapave.org/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp/specialized-training-of-military-parents-stomp-installation-near-you/. (Located on the Tacoma Community College Campus in parking lot “I” as you enter from 12th Street; opposite side of the campus from TACID.)

Wyatt Holliday Foundation, dba Exceptional Families Network - Lakewood

(253) 584-4336
info@exceptionalfamilies.org

Address: 5204 Solberg Drive SW
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 584-4336
Email: info@exceptionalfamilies.org
Website: http://www.exceptionalfamilies.org/
Description: A Washington non-profit organization working with families who have children with special needs. Offers programs and activites for special needs children and their families. We support, educate, and empower exceptional families and our community to create an inclusive environment for children with special needs.