Kitsap County Parent to Parent's mission is to provide emotional and informational support to parents whose child is newly diagnosed or pending a diagnosis of a special health care need and/or developmental delay. We offer one-to-one support through the use of trained mentor parents (aka "Helping Parents"). We also offer a variety of social, recreational and educational events throughout the year.
The Arc of the Peninsulas provides Parent to Parent services to Kitsap and Jefferson Counties.
For parents, supporting a child with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) can be challenging. Talking to someone who has traveled a similar road can be tremendously helpful. In Washington, about 70% of people with an intellectual or developmental disability (I/DD) live at home with a parent or family caregiver. Supporting an individual with I/DD comes with many responsibilities and some challenges along the way. The Arc of the Peninsulas' family support programs can help parent and family caregivers develop resiliency, connect to services, and plan for the future.
Services
Matching parents in one-to-one relationships with trained, experienced parents, based on similar diagnoses and family issues.
Providing personal support, which is different than the support professionals can provide. Information and education about disabilities and referral to services in the community.
Parent to Parent has a partnership with Local School Districts, Fleet and Family and PAVE to keep parents informed of services, events, support and help navigating the system of support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Social and recreational family events
Help finding resources and information for the entire age span
Training for parents who want to become Helping Parent volunteers
Educational workshops and presentations
Monthly Newsletter
Monthly Coffee Chats with other Parents of Special Needs Children
