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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Foster Care

A Place Called Hope - Gig Harbor

(253) 857-5447
rmaib@aplacecalledhope.us

Contact: Rick Maib
Address: 7282 Stinson Avenue, Suite B
City: Gig Harbor
State: WA
Zip: 98335
Phone: (253) 857-5447
TollFree: (800) 291-9095
Fax: (253) 857-0710
Email: rmaib@aplacecalledhope.us
Website: https://www.aplacecalledhope.us/
Description: A Place Called Hope is a nondenominational Christian non-profit corporation in the state of Washington dedicated to foster parents who are devoted to caring for abused and neglected foster children ages 0 to 21 and beyond. We are committed to restoring families and providing permanency for the most vulnerable members of our communities. We certify (license) and support foster parents who care for and nurture children and youth with high needs, at-risk youth, medically fragile youth, behavioral adolescents and developmentally disabled and pregnant or parenting teens. We provide foster parent training, have 24-hour crisis support, and provide a case aide program. A visitation center is also available for referred families. We support educational and recreational opportunities for the children in our care. Also available is an independent living skills program for teens aging out of the system. Foster parents are supported in providing short or long term foster care, foster/adopt, respite services, therapeutic homes, foster parent mentoring and family mentoring. We are advocates for the most vulnerable members of our society.

Best for Babies Program

Pierce County Juvenile Court

(253) 777-3622
julie@amaraputskidsfirst.org

Catholic Community Services - Seattle

Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities

(206) 328-5696
(206) 323-6336
info@ccsww.org

AgencyName2: Services for Seniors & People with Disabilities
Address: 100 23rd Avenue South
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98144
Phone: (206) 328-5696

(206) 323-6336
TollFree: (877) 870-1582 (800) 566-9053
Email: info@ccsww.org
Website: https://ccsww.org/get-help/services-for-seniors-people-with-disabilities/
Description: We believe the elderly should be able to live in security and dignity. Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services provide a variety of services to seniors and to people with disabilities that dignifies each individual while providing the needed tools to help extend independent living and promote physical and mental well being. As our senior population continues to grow, we are constantly looking for new ways to provide solutions to a variety of care challenges and opportunities. Historically, CCS has provided home care services that enable seniors and people with disabilities to remain in their own homes. In addition, we provide this to people with low or no income, as well as to people who are able to pay for the service. An outgrowth of our home care programs has been the recognition that low income seniors who are not homebound need nutritional meals and socialization. To this end, numerous senior meal sites as well as Meals on Wheels have been established in Pierce County. Other services to seniors and people with disabilities include referrals through Volunteer Services, a vast network of help that matches volunteers to the needs of seniors and others; low income housing, and volunteer transportation.

Child Protective Services - Tacoma

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families

(253) 983-6200
(800) 562-5624 (after hours)

AgencyName2: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families
Address: 1949 South State Street
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98405
Phone: (253) 983-6200

(800) 562-5624
(after hours)
TTY: (253) 593-5149
Fax: (253) 593-5066
Website: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-welfare-system/cps
Description: Child Protective Services is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Child safety is the first concern of Child Protective Services. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. CPS can also go to court to remove a child from the parents' care if necessary to protect the child. CPS files a "dependency petition" with the court if it believes that the child has been abused or neglected or is at risk of harm and must be removed from the mother and/or father's care. This begins a court process called a dependency case. At the court hearings, the CPS worker and both the mother and the father can provide information to the court. The judge or commissioner decides issues such as where the child should live, what services are needed to support the family and/or return the child to his or her mother or father and how often visits between the parents and child should occur.

Child Protective Services - Lakewood

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families

(253) 985-4900
(800) 562-5624 (after hours)

AgencyName2: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families
Address: 6010 Main Street, #100
City: Lakewood
State: WA
Zip: 98499
Phone: (253) 985-4900

(800) 562-5624
(after hours)
TTY: (253) 593-5149
Fax: (253) 589-7025
Website: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-welfare-system/cps
Description: Child Protective Services is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Child safety is the first concern of Child Protective Services. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. CPS can also go to court to remove a child from the parents' care if necessary to protect the child. CPS files a "dependency petition" with the court if it believes that the child has been abused or neglected or is at risk of harm and must be removed from the mother and/or father's care. This begins a court process called a dependency case. At the court hearings, the CPS worker and both the mother and the father can provide information to the court. The judge or commissioner decides issues such as where the child should live, what services are needed to support the family and/or return the child to his or her mother or father and how often visits between the parents and child should occur.

Child Protective Services - Puyallup

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families

(253) 256-0101
(800) 562-5624 (after hours)

AgencyName2: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families
Address: 1402 East Main
City: Puyallup
State: WA
Zip: 98372
Phone: (253) 256-0101

(800) 562-5624
(after hours)
Fax: (253) 840-4870 (253) 849-4872
Website: https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-welfare-system/cps
Description: Child Protective Services is a state agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Child safety is the first concern of Child Protective Services. They will work with both parents to safely care for their child. CPS can also go to court to remove a child from the parents' care if necessary to protect the child. CPS files a "dependency petition" with the court if it believes that the child has been abused or neglected or is at risk of harm and must be removed from the mother and/or father's care. This begins a court process called a dependency case. At the court hearings, the CPS worker and both the mother and the father can provide information to the court. The judge or commissioner decides issues such as where the child should live, what services are needed to support the family and/or return the child to his or her mother or father and how often visits between the parents and child should occur.

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.

Northwest Resource Associates - Seattle

Foster Parent Information Center

(206) 441-6911
sric@nwresource.org

AgencyName2: Foster Parent Information Center
Address: 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1010
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6911
TollFree: (888) 543-7414
Fax: (206) 441-7281
Email: sric@nwresource.org
Website: https://www.nwresource.org
Description: Our mission is to provide a resource of knowledge and expertise to strengthen the work of organizations and programs that promote and enhance the welfare, health and safety of children, individuals, families and communities. Our work falls generally into four program areas: Adoption and Foster Care; Program Evaluation; Training; and Accreditation. Historically, we have focused attention on the areas of special needs adoption, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, family-centered practice (family preservation and family reunification), services for the severe and chronic mentally ill (including homeless populations and mentally ill offenders), and services for victims of sexual abuse/assault. Please visit our website for more information.

Northwest Resource Associates - Seattle

Northwest Adoption Exchange

(206) 441-6911
(206) 441-6822

AgencyName2: Northwest Adoption Exchange
Address: 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1010
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6911

(206) 441-6822
TollFree: (800) 927-9411
Fax: (206) 441-7281
Website: https://www.nwresource.org; http://www.nwae.org/
Description: Our mission is to provide a resource of knowledge and expertise to strengthen the work of organizations and programs that promote and enhance the welfare, health and safety of children, individuals, families and communities. Our work falls generally into four program areas: Adoption and Foster Care; Program Evaluation; Training; and Accreditation. Historically, we have focused attention on the areas of special needs adoption, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, family-centered practice (family preservation and family reunification), services for the severe and chronic mentally ill (including homeless populations and mentally ill offenders), and services for victims of sexual abuse/assault. Please visit our website for more information.

Northwest Resource Associates - Seattle

Program Evaluation

(206) 441-6911
(206) 441-7065

AgencyName2: Program Evaluation
Address: 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1010
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6911

(206) 441-7065
TollFree: (800) 380-2223
Fax: (206) 441-7281
Website: https://www.nwresource.org
Description: Our mission is to provide a resource of knowledge and expertise to strengthen the work of organizations and programs that promote and enhance the welfare, health and safety of children, individuals, families and communities. Our work falls generally into four program areas: Adoption and Foster Care; Program Evaluation; Training; and Accreditation. Historically, we have focused attention on the areas of special needs adoption, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, family-centered practice (family preservation and family reunification), services for the severe and chronic mentally ill (including homeless populations and mentally ill offenders), and services for victims of sexual abuse/assault. Please visit our website for more information.

Northwest Resource Associates - Seattle

Washington Adoption Resource Exchange

(206) 441-6911
(206) 441-7242

AgencyName2: Washington Adoption Resource Exchange
Address: 1218 3rd Avenue, Suite 1010
City: Seattle
State: WA
Zip: 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6911

(206) 441-7242
TollFree: (800) 927-9411
Fax: (206) 441-7281
Website: https://www.nwresource.org; http://www.warekids.org/
Description: Our mission is to provide a resource of knowledge and expertise to strengthen the work of organizations and programs that promote and enhance the welfare, health and safety of children, individuals, families and communities. Our work falls generally into four program areas: Adoption and Foster Care; Program Evaluation; Training; and Accreditation. Historically, we have focused attention on the areas of special needs adoption, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, family-centered practice (family preservation and family reunification), services for the severe and chronic mentally ill (including homeless populations and mentally ill offenders), and services for victims of sexual abuse/assault. Please visit our website for more information.

Pierce County Alliance - Tacoma

(253) 572-4750
info@piercecountyalliance.com

Address: 510 Tacoma Avenue South
City: Tacoma
State: WA
Zip: 98402
Phone: (253) 572-4750
Email: info@piercecountyalliance.com
Website: https://www.piercecountyalliance.org
Description: The mission of the Pierce County Alliance is to be a leader in the provision of human services, specializing in substance abuse and mental health services for individuals, families, and the community. The organization strives for client satisfaction through continuous quality improvement of services that are cost efficient and have measurable outcomes. The Pierce County Alliance meets or exceeds all federal, state, and local regulations for certification and licensing as a behavioral care provider. In addition, PCA is authorized by the State of Washington to license foster home. PCA facilities are in full compliance with the American Disabilities Act and PCA staff are sensitive to, and adept at working with ethnic and cultural minorities. PCA’s qualified program services include: substance use dependency (SUD) treatment, mental health therapeutic services and co-occurring SUD treatment, and youth services. Please visit our website for more information.

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