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PARENT TO PARENT (P2P)
Support Programs of Washington State
We provide emotional support and information to families
of children with special needs and/or disabilities.

LEARNING THAT YOUR CHILD HAS A DISABILITY can be a traumatic experience. Parents have many questions and concerns in coping with their child's needs and their own feelings. Personal support from another parent, who has a child with a similar needs, can be helpful in coping with these challenging experiences and feelings. Helping Parents (volunteer mentors) are available to provide support and information.

ETHNIC OUTREACH: Our ethnic outreach offers culturally relevant services. We can direct you to community resources for your entire family.  ¿Hablas Español?

Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) is funded by The Arc of Washington State and the Department of Health Children with Special Health Care Needs. County programs also receive funding from the Division of Developmental Disabilities, local grants and donations.

If you would like more information about Parent to Parent please contact Susan Atkins, Washington State P2P Coordinator at: 1.800.821.5927 or statep2p@earthlink.net.  Your tax deductible donations are welcome and encouraged.

Free Services Include:

• 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

• Follow up by the Local County Coordinator on each P2P referral and match

• Support groups

• Information and education about disabilities and referral to services in the community

• Social and recreational family events

• Culturally relevant services through ethnic outreach

• Training for parents who want to become Helping Parent volunteers

• Educational workshops and presentations to parent groups, professionals, and other
     organizations

• Monthly newsletter

Parent to Parent Publications - Click here to download or order P2P publications.

Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) maintains confidentiality and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, creed, sex, or national origin. 

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