Useful Links
Exceptional Parent Magazine
Founded in 1971, provides practical advice, emotional support and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego
Helps parents and advocates in the special needs community overcome challenges of the family’s journey by bringing together people, information and resources.
https://specialneedsresourcefoundationofsandiego.com/
Jewish Family Services
Self-sufficiency services include counseling, case management, financial services/workforce development, food security, breast cancer management, housing and homeless services, refugee resettlement and immigration, and positive parenting program.
Gateway Learning Group
Gateway Learning Group uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to design individualized treatment plans to cultivate learning, language, behavior and social skills for individuals with autism.
www.autismspeaks.org/provider/gateway-learning-group-10
Special Needs Alliance – Articles
- What, Where, Why, and When must a Special Needs Trust Be Reported to Government Agencies?
- What is a Special Needs Trust anyway?
- Dear Grandma and Grandpa…
- Filing a Tax Return for a Special Needs Trust: What a Trustee Needs to Know at Tax Time
Receive more articles like the above by subscribing to “The Voice”:
https://www.specialneedsalliance.org/information-center/voice/
Bankrate – “Guide to Life Insurance for Parents of Children with Disabilities”
The Friendship Circle of San Diego does not endorse Bankrate and we advise all parents check with multiple reputable companies.
Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Austism?
Tips on anyone considering a therapy dog for their child with autism
https://dogdigz.com/therapy-dog-autism/
O’Farrell Family Support Services
Serves all students and families in Southeastern San Diego. Located on the campus of O’Farrell Charter School, Family Support Services (FSS) is a collaborative effort between SAY San Diego and O’Farrell Charter School to provide support which enhances the social, emotional, and economic needs of neighborhood and school students and their families.
https://www.saysandiego.org/program/ofarrell-family-support-services/
Jewish Kids Club
Videos, games, stories, music, and much more!