2-1-1 Information
Referral one-stop shopping for health and welfare needs. Operators take full case histories and provide a plethora of resources. They also have information about court-ordered parenting classes
Autism College: Chantal Sicile-Kira
Founded by award-winning speaker and author Chantal Sicile-Kira, this online source for information and training on Autism and ASD offers advice for raising children and teens with ASD and invaluable resources for the transition to adulthood.
Caregiver Action Network (CAN)
Works to improve the quality of life of those with disabilities and chronic care conditions by providing education, peer support and resources to family caregivers.
Child Trauma Academy
Dr. Bruce Perry’s site translates emerging findings about the human brain and child development into practical implications for the ways we nurture, protect, educate and heal children.
CURE (Complex, Undiagnosed, Rare and Extraordinary)
Quarterly meetings with interesting speakers and Facebook support group for parents of children with special needs who do not know the etiology of their child’s condition or illness. Fun activities for children are available while the parents meet.
CYSHCNet
Online group of researchers, families and youth, clinician partners and national organizations, working to assess and improve coordinated care and health systems for youth with special health care needs.
Down Syndrome Association of San Diego (DSA)
Family Support Network across the lifespan: information, resources and referrals, education and social events, advocacy and public policy initiatives. Specialized services: peer/parent support, pre/postnatal consults, family support groups (English/Spanish), social groups and lending library.
DS Action and Down Syndrome Center
Check the DS Action calendar for monthly activities for families with all disabilities including Dad’s Night, Mom’s Night, and other fun events. Follow on Facebook for current activities.
Easter Seals Southern California
International charitable organization devoted to providing opportunities for children with physical disabilities.
Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC)
Community-based collaborative agency, staffed by parents and professionals, providing families of individuals with special needs information, education and support. Resource library, parent groups, referrals and information about court-ordered parenting classes. Services and supports are offered in English and Spanish.
Family Voices
National organization and network of families with special healthcare needs and disabilities that promote partnerships with families, including those of cultural, linguistic and geographic diversity, to improve healthcare systems for children.
Filipino American Association for the Developmentally Disabled
Monthly support group for Filipino-American families.
Foundation for Developmental Disabilities
Provides support in San Diego and Imperial Counties for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, in the form of affordable housing access and development when available, micro-enterprise job development and creation, emergency assistance, and scholarship opportunities for students entering the field of developmental disabilities.
Grandparents and Relative Caregiver Support Groups Assertive Family Solutions
Offers support services to grandparents and relatives who are raising grandchildren.
Heart 4 Kids Coaching
Group, parent and student coaching for improving communication and relationships for individuals with ADHD.
Hope on the Hard Road
Faith-based nonprofit dedicated to growing a thriving community where families with children of all ages with special needs can get connected, be encouraged, and find hope for the road ahead through resources, events, monthly support groups and more.
International Center for ADHD Coaching
Roya Kravetz, professional coach and certified parent educator.
Kinship Support Services, YMCA
YMCA of San Diego County supports kinship caregivers, relatives who are raising the child of another family member through resources, case management. Support groups and respite care.
Leucadia Family Counseling
Offers counseling for children and adolescents with ADHD, Anxiety, behavioral issues, Depression and trauma/PTSD.
Linda Collins, Ph.D.
Specializes in mindfulness-based psychotherapy and offers parenting groups for parents of children with disabilities or typical developmental challenges.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of San Diego
Creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Michele McGrath Wolfson, MFT
Marriage and Family Counseling for families with special needs.
Parenting Services – ABLT, Inc.
Assists parents with disabilities to learn primary care functions for their children, such as forming a parental bond, childcare, feeding, safety and emergency training, and support for doctor visits.
Parents Advocating Together
Offers support to parents of children with special needs (preschool to high school) in San Diego County. PAT provides information, trainings, educational and emotional support to parents as they navigate their child’s rights under IDEA 2004.
Parents Helping Parents
PHP provides information, training, individual assistance and resources.
POSSE (Parents of Students in Special Education)
Help navigate IEP process for learning disabilities.
Rare Mamas Rising Podcast
Nikki Mcintosh’s podcast hosts a different mom of a child with a rare disease each week for hope and resources.
Rolling With Me
Nonprofit and growing network of community-based, bilingual peer support, advocacy and awareness. Puts on conferences, speaking engagements, and disability awareness events for those with physical disabilities. Connects individuals with medical supplies and equipment.
Roots and Wings Consulting
Marriage and family therapists, educators, social workers and psychologists with expertise in parenting, Autism, grief, communication, depression, anxiety, play therapy and more.
San Diego Family Magazine
Provides San Diego County parents multiple ways to stay connected to parenting support and family fun! Free monthly magazine, website and eNewsletter offer articles and resources for camps, health, education, holidays, local activities and much more. Visit the website and stay connected through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
San Diego Regional Center (SDRC)
Serves as a focal point in San Diego and Imperial Counties that provides services and community resources for families of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego
Helps parents, caregivers and advocates in the special needs community overcome challenges by connecting people, information and resources. The foundation (in partnership with San Diego Family Magazine) publishes and distributes the annual edition of Flourishing Families and a bi-monthly eNewsletter, and offers several annual events, all free and designed for families with disabilities. Visit website to get connected.
TERI Campus of Life
Guides adults through the process of finding services for students and adults with developmental disabilities. Classes are available to become a qualified life coach for those with special needs for parents and professionals.
The Arc of San Diego
Largest provider of services to children and adults with disabilities in San Diego County, including parent/infant programs, independent living and vocational skills training, camps and recreational activities. Also a leader in government advocacy for persons with disabilities.
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI)
A licensed resource (foster) family agency providing resource family placements for youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Family focused program offers support to birth families and their children with the goal of addressing needs before they reach a crisis level. Assessment and intervention services provide the support and programs necessary to ensure that individuals receive services which promote full inclusion.
TURN Behavioral Health Services
Nonprofit providing innovative and cost-effective mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services to families since 1978.
UCSD Center for Mindfulness
Eight-week course to teach mindful coping skills.
Union of Pan Asian Communities
Works to improve the mental health and education of the Asian, Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities of San Diego County through multicultural community counseling, addiction treatment and small business support.
Walden Family Services
Foster care program for children with disabilities and significant medical needs. Children are placed with specially trained, certified foster families. Training and supports are provided for families.
WIC-SDSU Research Foundation
Low-moderate income nutrition referral assistance program for pregnant and postpartum women and children 0-5.
Xcite Steps (Invo Family of Companies)
Xcite Steps is now part of Invo Companies. Provides ABA resources and more to families.