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Parent to Parent Support Program offered at Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

1150 West Chestnut Street, Walla Walla, WA 99362

Eligibility

Any individuals with developmental disabilities and/or special healthcare needs qualify along with their families (includes parent, siblings, grandparent, and guardians). Must be a parent/caregiver of a person with special needs and/or disabilities.

Hours

Available to meet on flexible schedule.
https://www.wwvdn.org/getting-started/parent-to-parent/parent-to-parent.html
[email protected]

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call Parent to Parent Coordinators: Geneva Arevalo at (509) 255-3727 or Ysabel Fuentes (Spanish speaking) at (509) 301-0679.

Fees

None.

Service area

Waitsburg, WA
Pomeroy, WA
Dayton, WA
College Place, WA
Clarkston, WA
Walla Walla, WA

Other Information

Languages

Spanish

Disabilities & Health Conditions

General Disabilities

Description

Provides emotional support and information to families/caregivers of children with special needs and/or disabilities. Utilizes trained veteran parents "Helping Parents" who provide one-on-one support to new or referred parent who have a child with similar needs. Programs include: - Emotional Support - Monthly meeting - Social events and networking opportunities for families - Information and referrals to community resources - Workshops, trainings, and conference - Current information on disabilities, medical conditions, and health concerns - Trained Helping Parents whose parenting experiences match your as closely and possible - Peer Mentor Training of middle school and high school peers who want to actively engage their peers with disabilities and assists in WWWVDN recreational opportunities - Public awareness and outreach to the community regarding people with specials needs and disabilities

Providing organization

Walla Walla Valley Disability Network

Nonprofit in the Walla Walla Valley serving individuals with disabilities and their families through community inclusion and support throughout their lifespan. WWVDN is the sponsoring agency of Parent to Parent which has given emotional support and information to families with children with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Walla Walla since 1991.