RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Navigating the disability service system can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ve gathered trusted links, guides, and tools to help parents and families find the support they need. From understanding California’s Regional Centers to exploring education supports, advocacy organizations, and future planning tools, these resources are here to point you in the right direction.

The tools you need. The hope you deserve.

This page will continue to grow as new resources are added. If you know of a helpful site or tool, please share it with me so we can bless more families together.

Regional Centers & DDS

Education Support

California SELPA Association — statewide support and resources.
California Department of Education – SELPA Information
Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Parent Guide – 5th Edition (PDF)

Advocacy & Rights

Disability Rights California — legal and advocacy support.
National Center for Learning Disabilities — resources on learning differences and advocacy.
Wrightslaw — special education law and advocacy resources.

Planning for the Future and Succession Planning

The ARC – Future Planning Resources
Special Needs Alliance – Planning Tools
Autism Speaks – Financial & Estate Planning

Parent Tools & Training

Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) — national hub for IDEA/IEP resources.
PACER Center — parent training and resources (national).
Family Resource Centers Network of California — support for parents and caregivers statewide.

Self Determination Program

Grief to Growth
PACER Center — parent training and resources (national).
Family Resource Centers Network of California — support for parents and caregivers statewide.

Self Care & Wellness

Grief to Growth
PACER Center — parent training and resources (national).
Family Resource Centers Network of California — support for parents and caregivers statewide.

Employment Readiness

America Works
PACER Center — parent training and resources (national).
Family Resource Centers Network of California — support for parents and caregivers statewide.

Other Agencies

Department of Rehabilitation
PACER Center — parent training and resources (national).
Family Resource Centers Network of California — support for parents and caregivers statewide.