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SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Community Services
Case management and supportive services for children and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Washington State. dshs.wa.gov/dda

Health Care

‍Apple Health
Medicaid health care coverage for children and adults.Visit wahealthplanfinder.org to learn more.
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Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT)
EPSDT provides children who receive Medicaid regular check up and treatment for medical issues found during an exam up to age 21. Call 1-800-562-3022 and ask about EPSDT services.
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WithinReachHelps families connect with the resources they need tobe healthy and safe. Call the Help Me Grow WashingtonHotline at 1-800-322-2588 or visit parenthelp123.org.

FINANCIAL

Supplemental Security Income A cash benefit administered by the Social SecurityAdministration for individuals with low income who are aged, blind or disabled.. 1-800-772-1213; ssa.gov

ABLE Savings Accounts
A way for individuals with disabilities to save money without losing financial eligibility for government benefits such as SSI. washingtonstateable.com

DD Endowment Trust Fund
A public-private partnership special needs trust that shelters and protects assets that would otherwise disqualify someone for government benefits, such as SSI and Medicaid. ddetf.wa.gov

Support and Advocacy

Office of Education Omuds (OEO) resolves complaints, disputes, and problems between families and public schools. 1-866-297-2597; oeo.wa.gov

Parent to Parent (P2P) provides emotional support and information to families of children with special health care needs or other disabilities. arcwa.org/parent-to-parent.

Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment (PAVE) provides information, training and support to families. wapave.org

Sibshops provide peer support from other siblings in a recreational setting. siblingsupport.org

HELPFUL IDEAS AND PLANNING

Star Form Worksheet for identifying sources of support to reach any goal: https://www.informingfamilies.org/publications