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Developmental Disabilities & Special Health Care Needs, Support and Resources 

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact 9-1-1 immediately.  ​


Local Resources​​


 Support for Families with Children with Special Needs 
-cyshn@co.pacific.wa.us

- Princess Klus - Pacific County Care Coordinator - Family Navigator 
  • pklus@co.pacific.wa.us
  • (360) 875-9343 ext 2644
  • (360) 214-6022
-Amanda Berube - Pacific County Public Health Nurse 
  • aberube@co.pacific.wa.us
A family Support Navigator supports children with developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs (official diagnosis not necessary), and connects families and caregivers to services, providers, and resources. The Family Navigator does the work needed to connect eligible families and caregivers to the help they require. 

For a list of services provided, please click here. 

Click HERE for the Pacific County Family to Family Facebook page

​Autism Speaks
Their mission is to promote solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of people with autism and their families. Their website provides resources for families with a loved one who has recently been diagnosed, as well as resources for individuals with Autism, parents/caregivers and educators. 

Washington Autism Advocacy Alliance (WAAA)
Online resource offering support, guidance and multiple contacts for families struggling in the Autism world. 
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State Food Assistance Program (SFA)
FAP is the state food assistance program that provides benefits to legal immigrants who are not eligible for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, solely because of immigration status.

The Arc of Grays Harbor
A nonprofit charity that advocates for a better quality of life for people with disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to:
-Up to date information and resources 
-Assistance applying for SSDAand SSI
-Connection with other parents 
-IEP or 504 Plans such as the Spring Job Readiness Program, and more. 

Northwest Justice Project CLEAR
CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral) is a toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes

WARM Line
(800) 692-2392
Free hotline to talk to someone during a difficult time. You are NOT alone! 

National Standards for System of Care for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Provides resources and support such as, but not limited to:
-Care Coordination
-Home Visits
-Health Assessments 
-Pediatric Specialty Care
-Rehabilitative Services, and more. 

Additional Online Resources for Families 
  • Social / Emotional Support for Families 
  • Resources and Support for Individuals with IDD and Families 
  • ​Activities for School Age Children 

News

​I Need Help With...


I need help filing a complaint against my child’s school (IEP/504)
  • PAVE
  • OSPSI


I need assistance with employment
  • CCPA Supported Employment and DVR Services


I need extended support services
  • Greta Smith (360) 214-6451 - Greta.smith@dshs.wa.gov
  • DSHS Development Disabilities Administration​
I need help qualifying for SSI/SSDA

I want to connect with the Developmental Disabilities community
  • Express Yourself - denise@expressyourself.life
  • Pacific County Disabilities Newsletter
    • April/May
    • May/June 

I need help with continuing education at home
  • Informing Families 

My child is under the age of 3 – I need support
  • North County – Bethany Schwiesow  bschwiesow@southbendschools.org
  • South County - Rachel Fitch -Rachel.fitch@esd112.org
I need legal help
  • NW Justice Project - CLEAR
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I am a parent and/or caregiver and need more information and resources. ​​

How can I receive current news and updates? 

How can I support someone with Autism during these uncertain times?


For suggestions or changes to this page, please contact:
Emily Singharath, Public Health Educator - esingharath@co.pacific.wa.us​​​
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