Family stories

Parenting Children With Special Needs

A story written by Stacey Schultz, nationally published freelance writer in Seattle. Stacy writes about parenting, health, education and the environment. Her website is staceyshultz.com.

Article: “Whitman Student Starts First ‘Best Buddies’ Chapter in Washington State”

Read how P2P Coordinator Carla Nibler (Walla Walla) helped Whitman student Michaela Lambert with her "Best Buddies" project.

“One positive program that has offered me a sense of connection is Parent to Parent (PAVE).”

Yakima County recognized by Champions for Inclusive Communities as a Star Community

“If we lose…Parent to Parent, where do we go to get the support?”

“We are now in a huge family.”

“P2P provides a place where other moms understand.”

“So vital in bringing families out of isolation and into the community!”

“I haven’t found this anywhere else in the community.”

“You have a place where you can feel at home and understood.”

“I have never felt alone again thanks to (P2P).”

“Parent to Parent has been there to meet these new needs.”

“The P2P program was very instrumental”

“I have become a stronger parent.”

“Having P2P’s support helped us to realize other parents have the same difficulties.”