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AGENCY SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS

A Common Voice for Pierce County Parents
Sherry Lyons, Executive Director
Gary & Carol Milgard Family Hope Center at the Boys and Girls Club
10402 Kline Street SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 537-2145
Email: ACVSherry@msn.com
Website: www.acommonvoice.org
A Common Voice (ACV) provides free parent support and education to
empower parents raising children/youth with moderate to significant
emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. ACV offers parent
support groups, educational workshops/trainings and direct support to
parents over the phone or by attending meetings (Juvenile Court, Schools,
CPS, CCS, any community or child serving system meeting) alongside
another parent. ACV trains parents in the role of parent support providers
and can offer child & family team readiness and facilitation. Parent support
providers are also Washington certified peer counselors.
A New Sunrise Counseling

Mark Hines
7406 27th Street W. #210
University Place, WA 98464
Phone: (253) 584-3447
Men & women certified program, domestic violence, batterer's treatment,
anger management, and women's issues.
A Place Called Hope

Rick Maib, Executive Director
5246 Olympic Dr. NW #203
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Phone: (253) 857-5447
Fax: (253) 857-0710
Tollfree: (800) 291-9095
Email: rmaib@aplacecalledhope.us
Website: www.aplacecalledhope.us
A Place Called Hope certifies (licenses) and supports foster parents who
care for and nurture children and youth with high needs, at-risk youth,
medically fragile youth, behavioral adolescents, and developmentally
disabled and pregnant or parenting teens. We provide foster parent training,
have 24-hour crisis support and provide a case aide program. A visitation
center is available for referred families. We support educational and
recreational opportunities for the children in our care. Also available, an
independent living skills program for teens aging out of the system.
If you know of additions or corrections, please call PC2 at 253-564-0707. Thank you!
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Foster parents are supported in providing short or long term foster care,
foster/adopt, respite services, therapeutic homes, foster parent mentoring,
and family mentoring.
A Place for Mom - Nations’s Largest FREE Elder Care Referral Service
Website: www.aplaceformom.com
Helping seniors and their families find the best senipr living options for their
needs and budget for over 10 years. From independenct and residential
assisted living communities to Alzheimer’s and dementia memory care
facilities. Our knowledgeable and compassionate senior living advisors will
guide you through your search, providing local support and resources,
empowering you to make informed decisions each step of the way.
A Step Ahead in Pierce County

Candy Watkins, Executive Director
8717 Hosmer Street #A
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 471-2727
Fax: (253) 471-2730
Email: info@asapc.org
Website: www.asapc.org
Provides early intervention services for children birth to three with
developmental delays.
AAA Residential Services

9027 Pacific Ave S. #4
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 536-5803 x 27
Tollfree: (800) 774-0210
Fax: (253) 536-5543
We currently offer in home care as defined under the Medicaid Personal
Care Program, DD, Copes, New Freedom, as well as in home respite
services for King, Pierce & Kitsap Counties. We work with both children and
adults and all levels of care as needed
Aacres WA LLC
Cheryl Borden, CEO
9720 S. Tacoma Way
PO Box 39660
Tacoma, WA 98496
Phone: (253) 584-2170
Fax: (253) 584-2293
Website: www.aacresllc.com
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Aacres WA operates 15 intensive tenant support (ITS) programs throughout

Pierce County. The ITS programs are built around the needs of the
individuals they support. We have three licensed, staffed residential homes
that support adolescents. Aacres WA has been successfully serving people
who have historically had a difficult time in the community due to medical,
mental health, or supervision needs for nearly 38 years. We accept referral
through the Developmental Disabilities Services Administration (formerly
DDD, now DDSA)
Absolute Mobility Center
6053 Tacoma Mall Blvd.

Tacoma, WA
Phone: (253) 267-5280
21704 87th Ave. SE

Woodinville, WA
Phone: (425) 481-6546
Absolute Mobility Center is your custom wheelchair van dealer throughout

Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, and Federal Way. We specialize in serving the
mobility needs of the elderly and physically challenged. We sell new and
used wheelchair vans, vehicle lifts, power wheelchairs and scooters. We
can install a variety of driving controls, electric transfer seats, and electric
lock downs for your power chairs and scooters. If a wheelchair mini-van is
not large enough to fit your needs, we sell full sized wheelchair vans with
raised roofs, dropped floors, and van wheelchair lifts. We also rent
wheelchair vans if you have a short term need or just want to try one out
before you purchase your own.
Abundant Laughter Childcare

Lisa Henkel
6022 Vickerey Avenue East
Tacoma, WA 98443
Phone: (253) 926-3397, (253) 686-2432
Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy (ADWAS)

8623 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 922-7088
Fax: (206) 726-0017
Email: adwas@adwas.org
Website: www.adwas.org
ADWAS is committed to providing services to deaf and deaf-blind victims of
sexual assault and/or domestic violence. ADWAS has advocates on staff to
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assist people who are victims and need help. Services are free of charge
and available to people who are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing and
who are residents of King, Pierce, or Snohomish County.
Access Point 4 Housing (AP4H)

Associated Ministries
1224 South I Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 682-3401
Website: http://associatedministries.org/direct-services/access-point-4-
housing/
As part of the strategic plan to end homelessness in Pierce County and
design a “best practice” model to prevent homelessness, Associated
Ministries has contracted with Pierce County to provide a centralized intake
center for homeless individuals and families and those in imminent risk of
becoming homeless. As part of AP4H coordinated entry, a housing
specialist will work one-on-one with individuals to enable stability. Services
will include, but are not limited to, referrals to housing programs or
independent housing, assistance/referrals in securing benefits, referrals to
other prevention providers or funding sources, mental health and substance
abuse services, and referrals for job preparation or employment services.
This program offers a central point of entry for households experiencing
homelessness (or will be homeless within 72 hours). Households receive
resources to secure housing and other needed services. Find us on
Facebook
ACHIEVE Program
Highline Community College, Community Employment Services
Jenni Sandler, ACHIEVE & Access Program Manager
PO Box 98000
Des Moines WA 98198
Phone: (206) 878-3710 x 3474, (206) 878-3857
Fax: (206) 878-7247
Email: jsandler@highline.edu
ACHIEVE is a community college program that includes credit and non-
credit classes, intensive advising, involvement in campus life, community
based internships, and job placement services. ACHIEVE is CARF-
accredited for Employment Transition Services.
ACORN Stairlifts
U.S. Corporate Office
7335 Lake Ellenor Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
Tollfree: (877) 320-2865
Website: www.acornstairlifts.com
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If you or a loved one has difficulty with the stairs, an Acorn Stairlift can make
a huge difference in your life. With safe, comfortable and reliable stairlift
solutions, an Acorn Stairlift means that you can stay in the home you love.
Find us on Facebook.
ACT Today! For Military Families

(Autism Care Treatment)
19019 Ventura Blvd. #200
Tarzana, CA 91356
Phone: (818) 705-1625 or
Tollfree: (877) 9ACT-TODAY
Fax: (818) 758-8015
Email: info@act-today.org
Website: www.acttodayformilitaryfamilies.org
ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!) is a national non-profit
organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide treatment
services to families that cannot afford the treatments and services their
children require. Recognizing the extraordinary challenges military families
experience (waging a battle on two fronts…one for their country and another
for their children), ACT Today! For Military Families is a dedicated fund to
assist military families impacted by autism. ACT Today! For Military
Families works to improve awareness and delivery of effective autism
services, and provides financial assistance to military families to help defray
out-of-pocket costs associated with autism treatments and other quality of
life programs. Please visit our website for more detailed information.
Adaptations by Adrian
Tollfree: (888) 214-8372
Email: adrians1@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.adaptationsbyadrian.com
We adapt clothing for people who have a physical disability, fine motor
deficit, or behavioral problems, and for children and adults that have a tube
slot. We make clothing for people who have wheelchair capes. Call or visit
the website for detailed information.
ADD Resources
223 Tacoma Avenue South #100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 759-5085
Fax: (253) 572-3700
Email: office@addresources.org
Website: www.addresources.org
A non-profit organization, in existence for 10 years, whose mission is to help
people with ADHD achieve their full potential. People with ADHD issues
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need to know who can help them in their journey, no matter where they live.
The National ADHD Directory can help make this possible.
Adolescent Health Transition Project

University of Washington Center on Human Dev. & Disability (CHDD)
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195
Website: www.depts.washington.edu/healthtr/index.html
The Adolescent Health Transition Project is no longer funded. Under the
auspices of the UW LEND program and the Medical Home Project, the
AHTP website (www.depts.washington.edu/healthtr/index.html) is being
maintained, but generally not updated. On the website you can find
excellent information to address youth to adulthood transitioning in health
care, post-secondary education, community housing and many other
areas. There is information to assist families, youth, health care providers,
school nurses, and other professionals.
ADSA Publications
Directory Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA), DSHS
PO Box 45600
Olympia, WA 98504
Tollfree: (800) 422-3263
Website: www.adsa.dshs.wa.gov/library/publications
The ADSA Publications Directory is a list of ADSA brochures and booklets
available online (PDF format requires Acrobat Reader). Several
publications are also available in print (English only). Many publications are
translated into Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Chinese.
Adult Day Health Center

Multicare
6442 S. Yakima
Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 459-7222
Fax: (253) 473-3117
Multicare Adult Day Health provides health and rehabilitative services to
functionally, physically, mentally and/or cognitively impaired adults & elders.
Services work to improve or maintain health status, level of functioning &
maximize potential for independent living. Day care services are also
available for supervised therapeutic activities & respite caregivers. The
program serves eligible adults 18 years & older. Services are community-
based & a variety of funding sources are available. The four-hour program
includes a meal & transportation (when eligible for transportation service).
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Adult Family Homes:
BONNEY LAKE
Serenity View AFH - (253) 863-1425
Whispering Rose AFH - (253) 863-3023
DUPONT
TLC Dupont AFH - (253) 927-2548
Fern Aldwell AFH - (360) 832-6290
Serenity Acers AFH - (253) 846-5141
EATONVILLE
Fern Caldwell AFH - (360) 832-6290
EDGEWOOD
Edgewood Manor - (253) 845-5762
Edgewood Manor II - (253) 838-4913
FIRCREST
Golden Acers AFH - (253) 460-6122
Thomas Inn AFH - (253) 460-1552
GIG HARBOR
Elizabeth Page AFH - (253) 778-2900
GAPP AFH - (253) 857-7183
Gig Harbor AFH - (253) 432-4148
Gig Harbor Group Home - (253) 851-3716
Harbor House - (253) 851-3716
Harbor Retreat AFH - (253) 509-0507
My Other Home - (253) 265-1400
Soundview Care AFH - (253) 853-5532
Wauna Shores AFH - (253) 851-0345
GRAHAM
A Whispering Hope AFH - (253) 655-5093
Garden of Edan AFH - (360) 893-2284
Ginger Creek AFH - (253) 875-4760
Kym’s Cottage - (360) 893-8316
Mashburn House - (253) 846-1951
Rhyner Adult Family Home - (360) 893-8000
LAKEBAY
Rest Stop - (253) 884-2103
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LAKEWOOD
Absolute Care AFH - (253) 584-0933
Affordable Oakbrook AFH - (253) 238-6218
Aiko AFH - (253) 267-5955
Alani AFH - (253) 302-4390
Amazing Grace AFH - (253) 292-0087
Angels’ Lighthouse AFH - (253) 581-6165
Angel of My Service Mind - (253) 230-3131
Bethel Home I AFH - (253) 588-3251
Bethel Home 2 AFH - (253) 503-2966
Bethel Home 4 AFH - (253) 212-9540
Camelot Court #1 - (253) 984-6909
Care Home at the Meadow - (253) 820-9205
Cartiers AFH - (253) 581-8714
Clover Park Senior Care Center - (253) 222-0088
Comfort Care AFH - (253) 565-6185
Comfort Zone AFH - (253) 584-7867
Fannie & Ear Careful Caring - (253) 588-8377
Gravelly Lake Adult Family Home Corp. - (253) 588-5626
Heart of Gold AFH - (253) 588-1975
Hidden Lake AFH - (253) 584-5842
Ivy Manor - (253) 589-8461
Kalei’s Corner AFH - (253) 589-4670
Kare Home - (253) 582-1481
Katies AFH - (253) 267-1365
LaoCadie Maison AFH - (253) 267-5287
Livewell AFH - (253) 476-0047
Maple AFH - (253) 301-4067
Maria’s AFH - (253) 649-7014
Morning Star AFH - (253) 582-8413
Morning Star 3 AFH - (253) 503-0359
My Brother’s Keeper AFH 2 - (253) 503-1510
Over the Hill AFH - (253) 582-5441
San Lorenzo AFH - (253) 588-2179
Serenity Manor - (253) 301-3441
Sylvia’s Place AFH - (253) 212-0122
Touchinglives AFH - (253) 582-5052
Woodenville AFH - (253) 212-3202
McKENNA
Maria Luz AFH - (360) 458-2244
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ORTING
PG Adult Family Home - (360) 872-0473
PUYALLUP
24 Hour Quality Care AFH - (253) 864-3581
A Better Choice AFH - (253) 446-6011
Assurecare Adult Home - (360) 872-0754
Boys Next Door AFH - (253) 820-3134
Bella Living AFH - (360) 872-8726
Campbell’s AFH - (253) 904-8808
Campbell’s AFH - (253) 845-3344
Chi AFH - (253) 445-4329
Comfort Care AFH - (253) 770-6063
Country Living AFH - (253) 848-4842
Garden of Eden AFH - (253) 840-2195
Golden AFH - (253) 537-1449
Hallmark AFH - (253) 845-8098
Imnay’s AFH - (253) 445-8551
Imnay’s AFH - (253) 446-9959
Joyce’s AFH - (253) 841-0578
Lilis AFH - (253) 845-3019
Love & Laughter AFH - (253) 848-6903
Ohana Adult Homecare - (253) 604-4567
Samarinias - (253) 848-5876
South View - (253) 840-3117
Stewart Garden - (253) 841-8860
Vista AFH - (253) 536-2906
William & Stacey AFH - (253) 841-1965
Young at Heart Assistive Living - (253) 770-8167
ROY
Anderson AFH 2 - (253) 843-1179
SPANAWAY
Assurecare Adult Home - (253) 271-7145
Bethel Care - (253) 539-0600
Country Living AFH - (253) 271-0137
Divine AFH - (253) 531-2844
Emanuel Adult Family Home - (253) 847-7400
Fountain of Life AFH - (253) 238-0890
Imnay’s AFH - (253) 875-5095
Lee’s AFH - (253) 539-8007
St. Nino AFH - (253) 847-4163
St. Nino AFH - (253) 875-9077
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STEILACOOM
St. Therese AFH - (253) 581-1492
TACOMA
A Home Away From Home - (253) 539-8319
A-Z AFH - (253) 725-6719
Abbott House - (253) 460-5904
Absolute Care AFH - (253) 584-0933
A Caring Place AFH - (253) 503-3143
Ace Care AFH - (253) 212-0556
Algara’s AFH - (253) 537-2421
Alpha Zoe AFH - (253) 752-8598
Amanda AFH - (253) 537-5126
Anawin AFH - (253) 474-5618
Ann Walker’s AFH - (253) 472-8591
Autumn AFH - (253) 927-2629
Bernadette Jones AFH - (253) 752-1951
Best Care AFH - (253) 302-3080
Best of Oaks St. AFH - (253) 476-1432
Beta AFH - (253) 536-7292
Bethel House AFH - (253) 536-1361
Care Haven AFH - (253) 927-9067
Caring Hands AFH - (253) 460-6312
Caring Hands AFH - (253) 539-7233
Charming AFH - (253) 536-2316
Comfort Haven AFH - (253) 302-3493
Cozy & Comfort Care - (253) 272-0131
Elitecare Adult Family Home - (253) 320-9639
Ellie’s House - (253) 752-0592
Equi Luv N Care - (253) 301-2805
Fairview Adult Care Home - (253) 759-4534
Fullness of Joy AFH - (253) 267-1574
Gentle Care AFH - (253) 531-0318
Golden Rule AFH - (253) 473-8588
Hermies AFH - (253) 539-4520
Hopespring AFH - (253) 537-6936
Immanuel AFH - (253) 267-5609
Jeremiah AFH - (253) 927-1527
JL Adult Family Care - (253) 927-1527
Jomimar AFH - (253) 476-2280
Joyful Living AFH - (253) 875-6644
Loving Family Home Care - (253) 759-4492
Madison Manor - (253) 301-4281
May Flower AFH - (253) 537-3910
Mayers AFH - (253) 589-2400
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Michelle’s Place - (253) 503-1863

Michelle’s Assistive Living - (253) 572-9119
Miss Shell’s AFH - (253) 572-9119
Morning Sun AFH - (253) 475-6694
Mountain Hwy. Care Center - (253) 536-5240
Narisa AFH - (253) 531-9435
Rose Crest AFH - (253) 539-8784
Rose Crest II AFH - (253) 538-0933
Roseann Care Center - (253) 476-0689
Roseann Care Center - (253) 476-2280
Sacred Heart AFH - (253) 473-2498
Share AFH - (253) 531-5197
Sheridan AFH I - (253) 475-2557
Sheridan AFH II - (253) 475-2557
Soundview Manor AFH - (253) 756-7019
Suzie’s Comfy Home - (253) 536-9074
The Dugger House - (253) 565-4032
The Farmhouse AFH - (253) 535-3171
The Golden Rings AFH - (253) 507-4478
UNIVERSITY PLACE
Grace Joy AFH - (253) 212-9171
Kim’s AFH - (253) 564-6210
Living Care Home at University Place - (253) 565-4545
Mama’s Delight Home Care - (253) 565-1056
Marino Home - (253) 564-1589
My Brother’s Keeper AFH - (253) 503-1843
OAS Gardens AFH - (253) 507-4220
Soundview Care Center - (253) 566-5937
Whispering Hope AFH - (253) 302-3872
Young at Heart AFH 2 - (253) 301-3259
Adult Protective Services

Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS)
1949 S. State St.

Tacoma, WA 98405
Tollfree Intake: (800) 442-5129
TTY: (800) 688-1165, (253) 593-5471
Tollfree: (800) 562-6078, (866) END-HARM (363-4276)
Fax: (253) 597-4161
Kitsap County:
Tollfree: (888) 833-4925
Fax: (360) 478-6467
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Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or

abandonment of individuals over the age of 60 or other vulnerable adults,
persons over age 18 receiving in-home licensed care, adults with
developmental disabilities, and adults with a legal guardian.
Adult Services, Developmental Disabilities

Pierce County Community Connections
Daniel Gross, Adult Program Specialist
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-2956
Fax: (253) 798-2818
Tollfree: (800) 642-5769
Email: dgross@co.pierce.wa.us
Website: www.co.pierce.wa.us
Pierce County Developmental Disabilities contracts for & monitors service
delivery of employment and community services for adults (ages 21 & over)
with developmental disabilities.
Advanced Health Care

9116 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW #B-1
Tacoma, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 475-7744
Fax: (253) 471-1552
Tollfree: (800) 690-3330
Email: info@advanced-healthcare.com
Website: www.advanced-healthcare.com
Locally owned and managed, private duty home health agency, serving
residents of the South Sound region since 1984. Our experienced staff of
nursing assistants, LPNs and RNs meet the needs of our clients in their own
homes or home settings. All employees are licensed, bonded, insured and
supervised by registered nurses. Services range from one hour bath visits
to 24 hour care and include assistance with: personal care (bathing,
dressing, skin care, toileting, incontinence), mobility (transfers, ambulation,
exercise programs, assistive devices), medication assistance, homemaking
(housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, linen change, companionship),
specialty services (memory care, end of life care), skilled nursing (med.
management, bowel and bladder program, tube feedings, wound care,
infusion therapy). Our services are competitively priced and reimbursed
through a variety of sources including private pay, long term care insurance,
trusts and guardianships, worker's compensation, veteran's benefits, and
others. Services are not reimbursed by Medicare or Medicaid.
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Advanced Puyallup Dentistry

803 39th Ave. SW #E
Puyallup, WA 98373
Phone: (253) 445-1500
Accepts private pay insurance for all ages. Only accepts DSHS for ages
birth to 20.
AFH Locater
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/adsaapps/lookup/AFHAdvLookup.aspx
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

Pierce County Community Connection Aging & Disability Resources (ADR)
1305 Tacoma Avenue #104
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 798-4600
Tollfree: (800) 562-0332
Email: ADRC@co.pierce.wa.us
Website: www.PierceADRC.org
The ADRC serves the needs of older adults, individuals with disabilities,
family members, friends, caregivers and professionals in the
community. The focus of the ADRC is on long term support options,
benefits counseling, employment options, crisis intervention, and future
planning. Through a network of community partnerships, the ADRC
provides information, assistance and referrals to enable residents to make
informed choices and continue living in the community as independently as
possible. There are no fees for services.
Aging & Disability Resources (ADR)

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-4500
Fax: (253) 798-3812
Tollfree: (800) 642-5769
Email: PCADR@co.pierce.wa.us
Website: www.PierceCountyWA.org/ADR
Aging & Disability Resources is the designated Area Agency on Aging for
Pierce County. We provide services and resources to help older adults and
individuals with disabilities remain safely in their homes. Services include
the Aging and Disability Resource Center and information helpline, the
Family Caregiver Support Program and the Long Term Care Ombudsman
Program. We also provide case management for in-home COPES and
Medicaid Personal Care clients. ADR develops the four-year area plan for
services within Pierce County for all area residents
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Alert 1
24-Hour Medical Alert Services
Sarah Vogt, Partner Manger
Phone: (855) 871-6335
Website: www.alert1.com
Safety. Independence. Peace of Mind. Alert 1 has been helping families
for over a decade. We now offer the most affordable, comprehensive 24-
hour emergency care package in the industry. Our services range from
basic push-button medical alarm service to complete protection that
includes a monitored pill dispenser. You or your loved ones will never forget
to take their medications or test glucose levels again. At Alert 1, our trained
staff will be there to assist you through any emergency, 24 hours a day, 7
days a week. Your well-being and safety is our highest priority. With just
one push of a button or one missed medication, you can be sure that help is
just seconds away. Unlike other medical alert providers, our operators will
stay on the line until we’re 100% sure help has arrived. Free lock-box, extra
pendant, or hallway button with every install!
Alice’s Precious Jewels Childcare & Learning Center

3706 South Manitou Way, Tacoma, WA
Phone: (253) 383-5021
Email: alexkev77@alexkev77.comcastbiz.net
All American Hearing (Life is Worth Hearing)

8800 SE Sunnyside Rd. #300 North
Clackamas, OR 97015
Tollfree: (866) 629-7657
Website: www. www.allamericanhearing.com
The All American Hearing Network is setting a new standard for excellence
in hearing healthcare with commitment to our patient journey philosophy.
This philosophy is driven solely by the special needs of our patients and our
commitment to serve them. That means carefully guiding you on how to
choose the best style and technology to enhance your lifestyle. Check out
our website for more information and find us on Facebook.
Ambitions:
6020 Main Street SW #F

Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 627-0665
Fax: (253) 627-1763
511 N. Argonne #100
Spokane WA 99212
Tollfree: (888) 203-3105
Fax: (509) 921-0588
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Email: info@ambitions.org
Website: www.ambitions .org
Ambitions is dedicated to assisting people with developmental disabilities to
achieve the highest practical fulfillment of lifelong ambitions and dreams.
We are dedicated to overcoming obstacles - physical, mental and social.
We are dedicated to providing opportunities for personal growth and
autonomy. We emphasize adapting to individual needs while promoting
personal choice and social involvement. We help "create a life" both
meaningful and rewarding, on a day-to-day basis.
American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (A.A.I.D.D.)

501 3rd Steet NW #200
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 387-1968
Fax: (202) 387-2193
Tollfree: (800) 424-3688
Website: http://www.aaidd.org
Promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and
universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities.
American Council of the Blind

2200 Wilson Blvd. #650
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (202) 467-5081
Fax: (703) 465-5085
Tollfree: (800) 424-8666
Website: www.acb.org
Advocates for educational opportunities, health care services, SSI benefits,
and vocational training for the blind. Also provides an information service,
scholarships, legal assistance, crisis support, free monthly magazine in
Braille, audio cassette & large print. Referrals to education, rehabilitation,
jobs, recreation & adaptive aid services. National Membership
Organization.
American Medical & Rental Supply:
4358 South Washington

Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 473-3055
Fax: (253) 475-0356
1812 East Main
Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 848-1254
Fax: (253) 845-3402
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Website: www.americanmedicalrental.com
Email: jaredm@americanmedicalrental.com
American Medical has two convenient locations in the greater Tacoma -
Puyallup area of Washington state to serve your needs for medical
equipment and supplies. It is a proven fact that patients are happier and
progress faster when they can convalesce in the comfort and familiar
surroundings of their own home. At American Medical, our objective is to be
an active and professional participant in making that fact a reality for you.
Our licensed respiratory therapists and trained home care technicians take
exceptional pride in the care they deliver. In addition, we are noted for our
extensive inventory of home health care products. Together that means the
finest in professional home care services, coupled with the highest quality in
home medical products. The patient, the family, and the physician alike can
always be assured that an American Medical patient is a well-cared for
patient!
American Music Therapy Association

8455 Colesville Road #1000
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 589-3300
Fax: (301) 589-5175
Email: info@musictherapy.org
Website: www.musictherapy.org
The American Music Therapy Association provides referrals of qualified
music therapists. A job opportunities listing of music therapy openings is
also available. Listing of music therapy jobs are provided to employers at
no charge.
American Red Cross - Mount Rainier Chapter

1235 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 474-0400
Fax: (253) 473-4843
Email: web@rainier-redcross.org
Website: www.rainier-redcross.org
Provides disaster services, health and safety services, service to armed
forces, international services, volunteers, youth services and special events.
Visit website or call for detailed information.
Americans with Disabilities Act Office (ADA)

Disability Rights Section, U.S. Department of Justice
Tollfree: (800) 514-0301
TTY: (800) 514-0383
Fax: (202) 307-1198
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Website: www.ada.gov
The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to
individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the
basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees
equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations,
employment, transportation, state and local government services, and
telecommunications. Fair, swift, and effective enforcement of this landmark
civil rights legislation is a high priority of the federal government.
Amtrak
1001 Puyallup Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421
Tollfree: (800) 872-7245
TDD/TTY: (800) 523-6590
Website: www.amtrak.com
Andrea McNeely, Attorney at Law

1201 Pacific Avenue #2100
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 620-6486, (253) 620-6500
Fax: (253) 620-6565
Tollfree: (800) 240-5051
Website: www.gth-law.com
Email: mclea@gth-law.com
Civil litigation, emphasizing commercial, employment, and complex
litigation; appellate practice; contract disputes; education law.
Angel Flight West

Tollfree: (888) 426-2643
Website: www.angelflightwest.org
Arranges free air transportation in response to healthcare and other
compelling needs.
Angelman Syndrome, Pacific Northwest Foundation

(serving Alaska, Oregon and Washington)
12932 S.E. Kent-Kangley Rd. #375
Kent, WA 98031
Pierce County Contact: Corbin Thompson
Phone: (253) 474-4865
Tollfree: (866) 330-9256
Website: www.pnwasf.org
PNWASF, with its network of families in the Pacific Northwest and it’s
relationships with regional, national, and international AS groups, is
available to provide information, education, and supports to families and
professionals interested in AS.
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Anzi Dental Centers:
3711 Pacific Ave. #300

Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 671-9966
Fax: (253) 471-3540
4202 10th Street SE

Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 845-4200
8412 Myers Road #104

Bonney Lake, WA 98391
Phone: (253) 447-4966
General dentist services. Accepts Medicare/Medicaid (dual) patients and

private insurance. Please call to see if we can assist you in understanding
your Medicaid & Medicare coverage. We are always willing to work with
patients offering sliding fees and payment plans. Call our offices to see how
we can help you achieve oral health care.
Apple Consulting
Allison Lowy Apple, Executive Director, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC
Shari Mendez, Director: Family & Provider Relations
2500 116th Ave. NE #1
Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (206) 437-5412
Email: drapple@apple-asd.com, smendez@apple-asd.com
Website: www.apple-asd.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/appleconsulting.asd
APPLE Consulting values an optimistic, collaborative, and individualized
approach to service delivery. We emphasize cross-disciplinary team
collaboration and coordination to produce meaningful outcomes for
individuals with autism and related disorders across the varied environments
in which they live, play, and learn. With the science of behavior analysis as
our foundation and evidence-based practice across the disciplines as our
toolbox, we cultivate a comprehensive and individualized learning program
for our students that opens doors of opportunity that may have seemed out
of reach in the past. By guiding students through the acquisition, fluency,
maintenance, and generalization of skills, APPLE’s programming focuses
on the individual’s abilities to incorporate skills and strengths into everyday
life. Grounded in an enduring respect for those which whom we work, our
team of accomplished and attuned professionals offer personalized family
based services that show that every individual can and will learn.
Comprehensive services for autism spectrum and related disorders.
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Apple Health for Kids

Tollfree: (877) 543-7669
Website: www.parenthelp123.org
Provides free or low-cost health insurance for kids & teens in Washington
state. Health insurance helps kids stay healthy. Washington state has
great programs for kids under 19! It's easy to apply. Call to find out if you
qualify.
Arc News, Arc of King County

233 6th Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 364-6337
Fax: (206) 364-8140
Tollfree: (877) 964-0600
TTY: (877) 666-2348
Email: info@arcofkingcounty.org
Website: www.arcofkingcounty.org
A monthly online newsletter serving people with developmental disabilities
and their families. To subscribe, please visit the website.
Arc of Washington State

Sue Elliott, Executive Director
2638 State Avenue NE
Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596
Fax: (360) 357-3279
Tollfree: (888) 754-8798
Email: info@arcwa.org
Website: www.arcwa.org
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ArcofWA
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheArcofWashingtonState
Shutterfly: www.arcwa/shutterfly.com
Provides a number of services for individuals with developmental disabilities
and their families. Activities include: Medicaid parent provider trainings,
Statewide Parent to Parent, special needs trust accounts, systems
advocacy, self-advocacy, and training for self-advocates / families regarding
legislative advocacy.
Arcadia Health Care

Tammy Baxter
823 W. Main Street #1
Sumner, WA 98390
Phone: (253) 863-1834
Fax: (253) 863-1663
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ARCADIA provides in-home personal care, errands, house-keeping and

laundry, along with meal preparation and companionship. Services
provided for individuals who qualify for COPES, who are elderly, and for
those with disabilities. We provide services for adults with developmental
disabilities on a case by case basis. We also accept private pay clients.
We only work with adults. Call for more detailed information.
ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center

Website: www.archrespite.org
The ARCH National Respite Network assists and promotes the development
of quality respite and crisis care programs; assists families in locating
respite and crisis care services in their communities; and serves as a strong
voice for respite in all forums across the nation. The ARCH National
Respite Network includes the: (1) National Respite Locator Service, a
service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their
communities; (2) Resource Center, which houses the Lifespan Respite
Training and Technical Assistance Center funded by the U.S. Administration
on Community Living (formerly Administration on Aging); and (3) National
Respite Coalition, a service that advocates for preserving and promoting
respite in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels.
ARK Institute of Learning (Applied Research Knowledge)

1916 South Washington Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 573-0311
Fax: (253) 573-0211
Email: phimsl@arkinst.org
Website: www.arkinst.org
The ARK Institute of Learning is a non-profit agency dedicated to
diminishing the impact of learning disorders in the lives of individuals. ARK
associates are independent educational therapist who evaluate and instruct
children and adults with special learning needs. The ARK Institute is also a
center to train educators to effectively service the atypical learner.
Army Child Care In Your Neighborhood / Child Care Resource & Referral
City of Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Dept.
Jeanette Smithlin
1551 Broadway #301
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 591-2051
TTY: (253) 591-5153
Website: www.cityoftacoma.org/childcare
Enhanced childcare referrals for military families.
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Around the Sound - Transportation Specialist

Phone: (253) 858-7088
Fax: (253) 858-7044
Tollfree: (888) 600-8043
Website: www.around-the-sound.net
Around the Sound is a private pay transportation provider for elderly and
disabled individuals. We are licensed to operate for the state of Washington
as a non-emergency medical provider, and as a common carrier for Charter
and Excursion Carrier Service under the WUTC. Across the Kitsap
Peninsula and throughout Pierce and South King County, count on Around
the Sound Transportation Specialist to drive your loved ones to medical
appointments, church and social activities. This is not a public sector
service (Medicaid or Medicare). For more detailed information on payment
options and specialized services please visit our website or call for more
detailed information.
Ashley House
40903 236th Avenue SE
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (360) 825-6525
Website:ashleyhousekids.com
Provides time-out respite care for children with medically intensive
conditions (RN, LPN, 24-hour home health care) & counseling to families.
Five different locations in Pierce, King & Thurston County. Call for more
Asian Counseling Services

Good Samaritan Behavioral Health Care
4301 S. Pine St., Room 456
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 301-5250
Fax: (253) 301-5260
Website: www.goodsamhealth.org
Asian Counseling Services offers a full array of behavioral health services to
the Asian community in Pierce County. Bilingual counseling in Cambodian,
Korean and Vietnamese. Specialized, culturally competent, and sensitive
services for the unique needs of Asian/Pacific refugee and immigrant
populations of all ages, clinical assessment and treatment planning,
individual family counseling, educational and support for family members,
access to psychiatric evaluations, medication management and consultation
by psychiatric medical professionals, advocacy and help in accessing
community resources, crisis management, sexual abuse and sexual assault
victim counseling and ethnic mental health specialist consultation.
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Asian/Pacific Senior Daycare

KWA
123 E. 96th Street
Tacoma, WA 98445
Phone: (253) 535-4202, (253) 535-2731
Tollfree: (888) 508-2780
Wesite: www.kwacares.org
Offers community-based daycare for frail elders and disabled seniors. Our
special program offers level-one adult day care services that are language
and culturally appropriate for our clients.
Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound

2522 N. Proctor
Box 459
Tacoma, WA 98406
Email: assist_dog_club@hotmail.com
Website: www.assistancedogclub.org
Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound (ADCPS) provides a safe supportive
educational environment that will enhance the partnership of persons with
disabilities & their assistance dogs.
Assistive Technology and Disability Services

Lakewood Counseling Services
James W. Watt
5475 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 581-5656
Fax: (253) 650-2000
Email: jwwatt@wa.net
Provides mental health and behavioral therapy for persons with disabilities
(and families). Anger management, appropriate behaviors, etc. assists
individuals that need to work out personal problems. Assistive Technology -
assessments, training, etc. Provide services through Developmental
Disabilities Services Administration (DDSA), Department of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR), Veterans Association (VA), Home and Community
Services (HCS) and other agencies. Provides services to individuals and
their families privately as well. Call or email for more detailed information.
Associated Ministries
1224 South I Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 383-3056
Fax: (253) 383-2672
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Associated Ministries works to build community that is humane,

compassionate and just. As a crossroad for communication and
cooperation, we engage and equip congregations and others to address the
many needs in Pierce County through advocacy, education and service.
Call for more detailed information for programs. Programs: Project
Interdependence, Community Resource Connections, Disaster Response
Program, Housing and Shelter Services Program, Emergency Shelter and
Homeless Prevention Program, Recovery Act Rental Assistance Program,
Severe Weather Assistance Program, Open Hearth Ministries, Grand
Chance Program, Faith Partners Against Family Violence, Family
Emergency Fund, Painting Homes for Low-Income People in Tacoma and
Pierce County, Pierce County Asset Building Coalition, Pierce County
Circles of Support and Accountability.
Attorney Referral Services

Website: www.attorneyswest.com
Referrals to experienced attorneys. Online attorney connection.
Autism Pathways (Your Child-Your Hopes-Progress Realized)

Julie C. Schrag, Special Needs Strategist
Phone: (253) 709-3250
Email: julie@autismpathways.com
Website: www.AutismPathways.com
Providing support to children and families dealing with Autism and other
special needs. Utilizing an instructional approach to positively impact
behaviors, education, social, and emotional change. Personalized
interventions and social-emotional instruction for children. Consultation and
in-home coaching for parents.
Autism Services Online

(program of the Open Door Autism Clinic LLC)
3701 Pacific Ave. SE #441, Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: (360) 888-0600
Email: pattyjgee@gmail.com
Website: www.opendoorautism.com
Online Services will provide these paid services:
The GOAL of “Autism Services Online” is to use computer online
technology, including Video Chat (Oovoo), for the purpose of supporting and
tutoring families and those living with an individual who experiences ASD
within their own homes, anywhere in the USA, or wherever the internet is
available. This will allow us to come to you in your home setting, and will not
require you to come to us. It will allow those with high functioning Autism
Spectrum Disorder to learn social skills through online technology which
many prefer. For more information contact Patty Gee (Autism Therapist) or
visit our website.
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Autism Society of America (ASA)

4340 East-West Hwy. #350
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (301) 657-0881
Tollfree: (800) 3AUTISM (800-328-8476)
Website: www.autismsociety.org
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization,
exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing
public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the
spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the
lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education,
research and advocacy.
Autism Society of Washington

Connie Allison, Administrative Director
PO Box 503
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: (360) 515-8910
Tollfree: (888) 279-4968
Email: info@autismsocietyofwa.org
Website: www.autismsocietyofwa.org
Listserv: listserve@autismsocietyofwa.org
The mission of Autism Society of Washington is to improve the lives of all
affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders in Washington state. The vision of
the Autism Society of Washington is to promote lifelong access to
appropriate treatment and interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families. ASW also advances opportunities for individuals
to be fully integrated and participating members of their communities by
providing support to families and promoting advocacy, public awareness,
education, and dissemination of current research related to autism. Check
out our website for all the amazing links and information we provide.
Autism Speaks:
2 Park Avenue, 11th Floor

New York, NY, 10016
Phone: (212) 252-8584
Fax: (212) 252-8676
1060 State Road, 2nd Floor

Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 228-7310
Fax: (609) 430-9163 or (609) 430-9505
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5455 Wilshire Blvd. #2250

Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 549-0500
Fax: (323) 549-0547
Website: www.autismspeaks.org
Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of Autism Spectrum
Disorders, to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and
cure for Autism, and to advocating for the needs of affected families. It was
founded in February, 2005, by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents
of a child with Autism. Bob Wright is Vice Chairman, General Electric, and
served as chief executive officer of NBC for more than 20 years. Autism
Speaks has merged with both the National Alliance for Autism Research
(NAAR) and Cure Autism Now (CAN), bringing together the nation's three
leading Autism advocacy organizations.
Bates Dental Clinic

1101 South Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 680-7310
Fax: (253) 680-7211
Website: www.bates.ctc.edu
Accepts DSHS medical coupons.
Bates Technical College

1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 680-7000
Fax: (253) 680-7022
Email: deberle@bates.ctc.edu or rsample@bates.ctc.edu
Website: www.bates.ctc.edu
Disability Support Services (DSS) Coordinator Dan Eberle, (253) 680-7010
Assistant Coordinator: Rhonda Sample, (253) 680-7012
DSS General information (253) 680-7013
Accredited technical college with the State Board for Community &
Technical Schools. Offering Career Education Degrees and Certificates,
Apprenticeships, business & management training, GED, evening
programs, home & family life programs, & financial aid for people who
qualify.
Becker and Associates

Dr. Steve Becker
365 118th Street SE
Bellevue, WA, 98005
Phone: (206) 935-2479
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Fax: (206) 932-5137

Email: stevebeckerassociates@comcast.net
Website: www.stevebeckerassociates.com
Services: evaluations & therapy, parent training, school consultation,
program consultation, vocational services, forensic services, corporate
consultation, therapy groups, and publications. Specialists in: Autism &
Asperger’s Syndrome, other PDDs, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Attention Deficit
Disorder & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, mental retardation &
Reactive Attachment Disorder. Specialized services can be provided in
home, at school and/or other relevant locations to see the client in his or her
natural setting.
Bedwetting Store
P.O. 27, Ashton, MD 20861
Phone: (301) 774-1495
Tollfree: (800) 214-9605 order line
Fax: (301) 774-7982
Website: www.bedwettingstore.com
At the Bedwetting Store, you’ll find answers to all your bedwetting
questions, plus lots of practical tips and helpful information to help your child
achieve dryness. We’re here to help you with the products and resources,
because no child wants to wake up in a wet bed.
Bethel Family Support Center

Jill Palmer, Coordinator
18020 B Street East
Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 683-6850
Fax: (253) 846-3915
Bethel School District

516 E. 176th Street
Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 683-6928
Fax: (253) 683-6993
Website: www.bethelsd.org
Superintendent: Tom Seigel (253) 683-6010
Executive Director of Special Services: Bob Maxwell (253) 683-6920
Directors of Special Services: Lori Haugen (253) 683-6925
Assistant Directors of Special Services Sonja Rymskamp (253) 683-6939
Assistant Director of Support Services, Ben McCracken (253) 683-6919
Director Early Learning, Title & Lap Sally Keeley (253) 683-6923
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Beyond Borders
Phone: (253) 798-2864
Tollfree: (800) 562-0336
Website: www.piercecountyrides.com
A transportation service that provides free transportation for seniors, youth,
persons with disabilities, and low income residents who live outside Pierce
Transit’s service area in South Pierce County. This service provides
transportation to the nearest transit center or bus stop.
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Puget Sound

Pierce County Office
621 Tacoma Ave. South #302
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 396-9630
Fax: (253) 507-5189
Tollfree: (877) 700-BIGS (2447)
Website: www.bbbsps.org
Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Puget Sound partners with actively involved
community members to match caring adults with children, both of whom
benefit from our one-to-one mentoring programs.
Birth to Six Program, Puyallup Tribe

Melanie Stafford, Program Manager
Grandview Early Learning Center
3580 East Grandview Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 680-5515
Fax: (253) 428-0863
Screens and identifies Native American children enrolled in federally
recognized tribes who reside in the Puyallup Tribal service area who have
developmental delays.
Birth to Three Developmental Center

Maryanne Barnes, Executive Director
35535 6th Place SW
PO Box 24269
Federal Way, WA, 98093
Phone: (253) 874-5445
Fax: (253) 874-0687
Email: administration@birthtothree.org
Website: www.birthtothree.org
Early intervention services.
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Blue Compass Camps

1725 SW Roxbury St. #2
Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: (206) 486-4893
Email: info@bluecompasscamps.com
Website: www.bluecompasscamps.com
Blue Compass is a family owned and operated camp that provides fun,
structured, and supportive adventure camps for kids & teens with
Asperger’s, Autism, and ADHD, as well as non-diagnosed adolescents who
can benefit from fun adventure experiences. Based out of Seattle,
Washington, we provide summer camp programs for ages 7-22 with
Asperger’s, Autism, and ADHD. Our programs are located in some of the
most majestic wilderness in the northwestern United States, including the
San Juan Islands, the Olympic coastline, and the North Cascades and
Olympic mountain ranges. Please also visit our sister camp website -
www.teenocdcamp.com– a camp for kids & teens ages 13-18 with
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Please visit our website or call for
more detailed information on our camps.
BMAC (Behavior Management for Adults & Children)

19000 33rd Ave. West #230
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: (425) 712-0802
Fax: (425) 712-0641
Email: michael.mccormick@rescare.com
BMAC provides behavior consultation, direct service staff, training, BCBA
services for Autism Spectrum needs and consultation and creative problem
solving for people with complex behavioral situations in homes, schools and
the community.
Boy Scouts of America

Pacific Harbors Council
4802 S. 19th
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 682-2217
Fax: (253) 759-5708
Tollfree: (877) 409-0032
The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational
program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

Administrative Service Center
3875 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
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Phone: (253) 572-8440

Fax: (253) 572-8449
In every community, boys & girls are left to find their own recreation &
companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at
home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that
someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that & more. Club
programs & services promote & enhance the development of boys & girls by
instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging & influence. Boys &
Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn & grow - all while having fun. It is truly
The Positive Place For Kids.
Al Davies Branch
1620 S. 17th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 502-4631
Fax: (253) 597-6450
D.A. Gonyea Branch

5136 N. 26th St.
Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone: (253) 502-4640
Fax: (253) 752-5269
East Side Branch

4818 East Portland Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 502-4648
Fax: (253) 471-2974
Gary and Carol Milgard Family Hope Center

10402 Kline Street SW
Lakewood WA, 98499
Phone: (253) 502-4665
Fax: (253) 588-0679
Brain Energy Support Team

3800-A Bridgeport Way West #393
Phone: (877) 719-2378
Email: admin@brainenergysupportteam.org
Website: www.brainenergysupportteam.org
The Brain Energy Support Team is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
founded in 2008. The mission of BEST is to provide support, advocacy,
public awareness, education, and socialization opportunities to individuals
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with a brain injury and their families. BEST distinguishes itself from other
brain injury organizations in that the leadership, services, and programs are
built by and for individuals with brain injury and their families. Programs
include support groups, Project PEER, and education & outreach.
Brain Injury Association of America

1608 Spring Hill Road #110
Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: (703) 761-0750
Fax: (703) 761-0755
Tollfree: (800) 444-6443
TTY: (703) 519-1585
Email: familyhelpline@biausa.org
Website: www.biausa.org
Founded in 1980, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is the
leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families,
and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating,
traumatic brain injury (TBI). Works with more than 40 chartered state
affiliates, as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups across
the country. The BIAA provides information, education and support to assist
the 5.3 million Americans currenty living with traumatic brain injury and their
families.
Bridge Disability Ministries

12356 Northup Way #103
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 885-1006
Email: bridge@bridgemin.org
Website: www.bridgemin.org
In our mission to alleviate isolation for people with physical and/or
developmental disabilities, our programs and services exist to: improve
mobility, promote inclusion, and enrich community. Together with caring
donors, churches and community partners, we have been building
relationships, guarding the vulnerable, providing free wheelchairs and other
items to those in need.
BRIDGES-A Center for Grieving Children

Mary Bridge Hospital & Health Center
310 North K Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
Phone: (253) 272-8266
Website: www.muliticare.org/marybridge/bridges-center-grieving
BRIDGES is a family grief support center serving families with children ages
4-18 who have experienced the death of a parent or sibling. BRIDGES
offers: parent loss bereavement support groups, sibling loss bereavement
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support groups, DISCOVERIES (a support group for children 4-18 who are
living with someone who is chronically, critically or seriously ill),
CROSSINGS (a bereavement support group for children who have
experienced the violent death or suicide of a parent).
Bus Buddy Volunteers

Catholic Community Services / Volunteer Chore Services of Pierce County
Phone: (253) 502-2690
Fax: (253) 502-2650
Bus Buddies are volunteers who accompany people who are elderly or have
disabilities when using regular bus service. The purpose of the program is
to help others feel more comfortable with bus use and to assist in learning
the system. Free training is provided. Successful Bus Buddy candidates
will be reimbursed a free monthly bus pass.
Busy Bees Preschool & Childcare

Kathy Bouchee
4917 82nd Ave. West
Phone: (253) 565-8764
Email: Busybeeskb@aol.com
Byram Healthcare
15110 NE 95th Street #101
Redmond, WA 98052
Tollfree: (800) 456-3500
Corp. Tollfree: (877) 902-9726
Fax: (866) 811-4500
Website: www.byramhealthcare.com
Byram is a specialized provider of medical supplies to patients in the home,
serving over 1,000,000 customers. Our team is well known nationally for
reliable and accurate service, an expansive product inventory, and a
comprehensive billing and reporting system. We employ over 500
professionals and operate ten customer service locations with six
distribution centers throughout the United States.
C.A.P.A. (Community Alternatives for People with Autism)

Johanna Reed, Executive Director
12001 Pacific Avenue #201 & 202
Tacoma, WA 98444
CAPA: (253) 536-2339
Keystone: (253) 536-6559
Fax: (253) 531-1365
Email: capaautism@aol.com
Website: www.capakey.org
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We provide intensive tenant support (supported living) services to adults

with Autism. We also provide supported employment, community access,
job placement, & functional vocational assessment services to adults with
Autism & other disabilities. Our day program contracts with Pierce County &
is DVR & DSB accredited.
C.A.S.T “Catch A Special Thrill” for Kids Program

Jim Owens, Executive Director
227 SW 41st St.
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 251-3214
Website. www.castforkids.org
C.A.S.T. for Kids was designed to create an environment whereby children,
ages 6-18, and adults, could benefit, sharing a day of fun on the water that
they may not otherwise get to experience. Children’s groups from the local
area are hosted at a local site and supplied with fishing rods & reels, a
t-shirt, hat and tackle box, partnered with a volunteer experienced angler
(guide), and escorted onto a motorized boat, which, along with their
caretaker, are shown the proper techniques of fishing and educated on
natural resources. They all then return from their morning fishing excursion
to a BBQ lunch and awards ceremony. Call or visit the website for more
detailed information or find out how you can host an event in your local
area.
Camp Berachah Ministries

Special Needs Camp & Therapeutic Riding Program
19830 SE 328th Place
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 939-0488
Fax: (253) 833-7027
Tollfree: (800) 859-2267
Email: nhead@campberachah.org
Website: www.campb.org
For campers (ages 6-18) in our community with special needs, including
ADD, Autism (including Asperger's Syndrome), partially sighted/blind, hard
of hearing/deaf, Downs Syndrome, & physical limitations which require
accommodation. Therapeutic riding ministers to the body, mind, and spirit
of children and adults with disabilities. Horses can provide a distinctive type
of therapy to the body through sensory input of pressure and movement,
improving muscle strength, coordination and balance. Students will have a
great time learning while developing social skills and horsemanship
knowledge.
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Camp Fire USA

4241 21st Ave. West
Seattle, WA 98199
Phone: (206) 461-8550
Tollfree: (800) 451-2267
Email: info@campfire-usa.org
Website: www.campfire-usa.org
Located in King and Kitsap counties. Summer day camp and resident camp.
Camps offer flexible programming for crafts, games, cooking out, hiking,
drama, singing, science, nature lore, storytelling, and camping skills. Day
camp: Kindergarten through 7th grade. Camp Sealth resident camp: First
grade through high school. Detailed information on our website.
Camp Goodtimes West

American Cancer Society
2120 1st Ave. North
PO Box 19140
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 674-4161
Fax: (206) 285-3469
Tollfree: (800) 729-1151
Email: campgoodtimeswest@cancer.org
Website: www.campgoodtimeswest.org
The mission of Camp Goodtimes is to provide a cost-free, medically
supervised program for children with cancer, on or off treatment, and a
sibling, ages 7-17. The philosophy of our program is summed up in the
name “Goodtimes”... for our campers to have fun. In the process of living
camp life to the fullest and enjoying every possible moment, we want each
camper to make friends, feel good about themselves, be a member of a
group, learn new skills and have adventures. Camp policies emphasize safe
play and healthy lifestyles.
Camp Lots of Fun

9112 Lakewood Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 798-4177
This cooperative day camp is open to children & young adults ages 6 - 21
with special needs. Camp has been in operation for 39 years. Campers
need to be toilet trained & ambulatory, or have a full-time assistant. Daily
activities include music, games, creative arts, sports, singing, community
visitors, and special events. Program is staffed with school teachers &
college students under the supervision of a special education
teacher/specialist. Camp is at Discovery Primary Elementary in Milton. It is
a 4-week camp that runs at the beginning of summer.
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Camp Prime Time

6 S. 2nd St. #815
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: (509) 248-2854
Fax: (509) 248-5505
Email: families@campprimetime.org
Website: www.campprimetime.org
Seeks to enrich the lives of families with children who are seriously ill or
disabled by providing an outdoor wilderness experience where families can
enjoy themselves in a supportive atmosphere without financial burden.
Camp W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A.-2
Kent Parks and Recreation
525 4th Ave. North
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 856-5030
Fax: (253) 856-6030
Website: www.ci.kent.wa.us
Inclusive day camp program servicing children with mild to moderate
developmental disabilities. Counselors work with campers to provide
support and encouragement. Camp is open to children in grades 1-6,
ages 6-12.
Canine Companions for Independence

2965 Dutton Avenue
PO Box 446
Santa Rosa, CA 95402
Tollfree: (800) 572-2275
TTY: (707) 577-1756
Website: www.caninecompanions.org
Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that
enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained
assistance dogs and on-going support to ensure quality partnership.
CapTel - Captioned Telephone

Tollfree: (877) 217-7006
Espanol: (866) 670-9134
TTY: (800) 233-9130
Fax: (310) 450-9918
Email: captel@weitbrecht.com
Website: www.captelwashington.com
Ideal for people with some degree of hearing loss, the Captioned
Telephone, or CapTel, works like any other telephone with one important
addition: It displays every word the caller says throughout the conversation.
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CapTel phone users can listen to the caller, and can also read the written
captions in the CapTel’s bright display window. Call for more detailed
information.
Carbonado Historical School District #19

427 4th Street, PO Box 131
Carbonado, WA 98323
Phone: (360) 829-0121
Fax: (360) 829-0471
Email: shubbard@carbonado.k12.wa.us
Superintendent & Special Education Director: Scott Hubbard
Early Childhood Specialist: Scott Hubbard
Speech Therapist: Robin Knutzen
Special Education Teacher: Jessie Sprouse
Care Medical
1902 Tacoma Ave. South
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 474-1774
Fax: (253) 474-4869
Tollfree: (800) 735-7156
Email: tacoma@caremedical.com
Website: www.caremedical.com
Care Medical & Rehabilitation Equipment is dedicated to being the
Northwest’s “Partner in Care,” providing quality durable medical and
respiratory equipment, supplies and services to customers, caregivers and
healthcare professionals. Our fully trained staff strives to provide caring and
personalized service, superior products, and after-sale support, maintaining
our primary commitment to improve the quality of life for our customers.
Care Net Pregnancy and Family Services of Puget Sound:
10828 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW #101

Lakewood, WA 98498
Phone: (253) 984-6222
Fax: (253) 984-8492
11102 Sunrise Blvd. East #107

Puyallup, WA 98374
Phone: (253) 770-8697
1209 6th Ave.

Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 383-2988
Fax: (253) 383-5914
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2727 Hollycroft #130

Phone: (253) 858-5585
Fax: (253) 858-5536
Website: www.carenetps.org
Provides free pregnancy tests, pregnancy counseling, post-abortion
counseling and referrals. Limited medical services to include first trimester
ultrasounds & STD screening/testing. Parent support offered through Earn
While You Learn Parentry. Education and material asistance available to
program participants.
Care.com
Website: www.care.com
An online service that offers information, job posting and service providers,
with children, adult and seniors, pets, home, lifestyle and military families.
Please visit our website and get started on how to browse in-depth
caregiver profiles, contact caregivers and our monitoring and messaging
system. Request Preliminary, Preferred, Preferred+, and Premier
background checks and listen to reference interviews we record for you.
Visit our safety center to learn more.
CARES of Washington
Doug Stauffer, Program Manager
1501 Pacific Ave. # B-01
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 274-1479
Fax: (253) 274-1439
TTY: (206) 938-1253
Email: dstauffer@caresofwa.org
Website: www.caresofwa.org
At the core of Cares’ programs and services is an integrated, holistic, and
long-term approach. Each client partners one-on-one with CARES staff to
create an individualized, comprehensive program of services that fits their
needs. Designed to support clients throughout their entire employment
career. To get detailed information on our programs, please call or visit our
website.
Carolee Densley
Financial Planner
1201 Monster Road SW #320
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (425) 463-7734
Email: caroleedensley@hotmail.com
Website: www.sfgnw.com
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Expertise in assisting families who have dependents with special needs with
their unique financial planning goals.
Cascade Mental Health

3711 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 475-7333
Fax: (253) 475-7336
Offers mental health medication management for adults and children. Call
for detailed information.
Cascade Park Active Day

Thomas Gallucci, MA
246 St. Helens Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 627-9990
Fax: (253) 680-1961
Email: tgallucci@cascadecares.com
Website: www.cascadecares.com
Active Day offers both a morning and afternoon program designed to meet
the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults though an
individual plan of care. Our comprehensive program provides a variety of
health, social, and other related support services in a protective setting.
Cost may be covered in full or in part by Medicaid (DSHS); Veterans
Administration; Respite Access Programs; SCSA (Senior Citizens Service
Act). Private pay as well.
Catherine Place
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 572-3547
Email: cplace@catherineplace.org
Website: www.catherineplace.org
Catherine Place is many things to many women: a gathering place, a safe
haven, an urban center for personal & spiritual growth, a home for the
healing arts, and most of all, a growing movement of hospitality & hope. We
offer one-on-one support to individuals working through the stresses and
transitions associated with loss, poverty, violence, unemployment, illness
and other significant life shifts.
Catholic Community Services:
Pierce County/Tahoma Family Center

1323 S. Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Phone: (253) 383-3697

Tollfree: (800) 372-3697
Website: www.ccsww.org
Services: Family support and education; specialized foster care;
pregnancy support; the Tahoma Indian Center (providing basic
needs to low-income and homeless Urban Native Peoples); the
Hospitality Kitchen; individual, couple and family counseling; family
preservation; the Phoenix Housing Network; volunteer chore
services; Foster Grandparent Program; long term care services;
transportation for low-income seniors and individuals with
disabilities to medical appts. & for grocery shopping.
Kitsap Family Center

645 4th St.
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: (360) 405-9486
Tollfree: (866) 246-3642
Website: www.ccsww.org
Services: Individual, couple and family counseling; the Benedict
House emergency shelter and transitional residence for homeless
men; foster grandparent program; family preservation; volunteer
chore services; long term care services; and the H.E.N. (Housing
Essential Needs) Program. Call for more detailed information for
programs.
Center for Change in Transition Services (CCTS)

Seattle University
901 12th Ave.
PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98211
Phone: (206) 296-6494
Tollfree: (800) 426-7123
Website: http://www.seattleu.edu/ccts/
The Center conducts regional transition training where teachers, staff and
administrators conduct a self-review of their IEPs and develop
comprehensive IEPs using the six required transition components. The
Center also provides technical assistance to school personnel, families and
agencies with online transition trainings, teleconferences, or onsite trainings.
Additionally, the Center provides professionals and families with resources
and information that pertain to transition and post-school outcomes.
Center for Children with Special Health Care Needs

Seattle Children’s Hospital
http://cshcn.org/support-connection/emotional-support-families-resource-list
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Center for Disease Control (CDC) Parent Portal

Website: www.cdc.gov/parents/
Locate a wealth of information from across all of CDC, covering everything
from safety at home and the community to immunization schedules &
development milestones. Let the CDC Parent Portal help you keep your
child healthy and safe!
Center for Independence (CFI)

Trina Forest, Executive Director
7801 Bridgeport Way #200
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 582-1253
Fax: (253) 584-4374
Tollfree: (800) 724-8172
Email: connect@centerforindependence.org
Website: www.centerforindependence.org
CFI is a non-profit organization serving as a resource for individuals with
disabilities to fully access and participate in the community through
outreach, advocacy and independent living skills development. Our core
services are: peer support, information & referral services, individual
advocacy, independent living skills training, and community activities
addressing the civil & equal rights of people with disabilities. Also offered:
Social Security benefits planning, peer mentoring support groups, social
activities and events, resource website, training on finding and keeping an
attendant, and adaptive computer skills training. CFI serves Pierce,
Thurston and South King County. Call or visit the website for additional
statewide locations and contact information.
Center for the Study & Advancement of Disability Policy (CSADP)

Robert Silverstein, Director
1875 Eye Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC, 20006
Phone: (202) 466-6550
Email: Bobby.Silverstein@ppsv.com
Website: http://www.disabilitypolicycenter.org
CSADP conducts research and analysis of complex public policy issues
affecting individuals with disabilities and their families. Through consensus-
building strategies that transcend partisan and interest-group politics, the
center develops common-sense, flexible solutions that recognize the needs
and rights of individuals with disabilities and their families, as well as the
legitimate concerns of federal, state, local, and private entities.
Center for Therapeutic Intervention

6659 Kimball Drive #D-403
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Phone: (253) 851-3874

Specializing in pediatric OT services. Clinic specializes in evaluation and
treatment of children with developmental delays, learning disabilities,
physical and other neurological dysfunctions. Coordinates other
professional services. Option specialist available, please call for more
Center on Human Development & Disabilities (CHDD)

University of Washington
1959 North East Pacific Street
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 598-4317, (206) 543-7701
Fax: (206) 598-7815, (206) 543-5771
Email: chdd@u.washington.edu
Website: www.depts.washington.edu/chdd
The Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) at the University
of Washington makes important contributions to the lives of people with
developmental disabilities and their families, through a comprehensive array
of research, clinical services, training, community outreach, and
dissemination activities. Focus includes, but is not limited to, child
development, Down's Syndrome, FAS, genetics, assistive technology, drug-
exposed infants, family support, Fragile X, older adults with developmental
disabilities, high risk children with special health care needs, nutrition,
community outreach, diagnosis & evaluation for developmental delays,
intellectual disabilities, and Autism. Please visit our website for more
Autism Clinical Services - (206) 221-6806

Child Development Clinic - (206) 598-9346
Congenital Hypothyroidism Clinic - (206) 598-1800
EEU Classes - (206) 543-4011
FAS DPN Clinic - (206) 598-7666
High Risk Infant Follow-up Clinic - (206) 598-9348
Biochemical Genetics Clinic - (206) 598-1800
Neurogenetics Clinic - (206) 598-4030
Pediatric Audiology Clinic - (206) 598-9347
Neurogenetics Clinic - (206) 598-4030
PKU (Phenylketonuria) Clinic - (206) 598-1800
CenterForce
Jacqueline P. Smith, Director
5204 Solberg Dr. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 584-1001
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Fax: (253) 581-4741

Email: jacquelines@centerforce.net
Website: www.centerforce.net
CenterForce was founded in 1968 by a group of parents as a means to
support their adult children & has evolved into a full-service agency with a
goal to empower adults with disabilities through education, employment,
and community living. We offer individual employment, group supported
employment, pre-vocational services and community access services. Our
employment services include acquiring jobs, job preparation and
development, and job retention. Our group supported employment provides
clients an opportunity to work in the community on commercial contracts,
but with on-the-job support and training. Our pre-vocational services
provide individuals a unique blend of training and employment that can help
ease their adjustment back into community employment. Our community
access service supports those individuals that are near retirement and those
participants with disabling conditions who might otherwise have limited
access to activities in their communities. Our goal is to ensure that each
individual who comes to CenterForce has an opportunity to set their own
vocational goals and we strive to support each client in achieving their
optimum level of employment and community living. CenterForce endeavors
to provide individuals with the skills & opportunities to become productive
members of their community.
Centro Latino
Kate Smith, Executive Director
1208 South 10th St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 572-7717
Fax: (253) 572-7837
Email: reception@clatono.org
Website: www.clatino.org
To create an environment in which the rapidly growing Latino community
has opportunities which allow them to effectively participate in and
contribute to the success of Pierce County. Programs offered in youth,
family outreach & adult employment training. Please visit our website for
more detailed information.
Cerebral Palsy Family Support Network

Website: www.cpfsn.org
Dedicated to helping families find the support services they need for
children with disabilities.
Chief Leschi School District

5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
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Phone: (253) 445-6000

Fax: (253) 445-2352
Superintendent: Ray Lorton, (253) 445-6000 x 3118
Special Education Director: Norm Dorpat, (253) 445-6000 x 3012
Early Childhood Specialist: Joey Pelgrim, (253) 445-6000 x 3010
Transition Specialist: Audrey Adams (253) 445-6000 x 3016
Child Care Aware of Tacoma/Pierce County, Program of the City of Tacoma

(formerly Child Care Resource & Referral of Tacoma/Pierce County)
1501 Pacific Avenue #320
Tacoma, WA 98402
Parents needing child care referrals: 1-800-446-1114
All Others: (253) 591-5471
Washington Relay Services 1-800-833-6388 (TTY or ASCII)
1-800-833-6386 (VCO) or 1-877-833-6341 (STS)
Email: childcare@cityoftacoma.org
Website: www.cityoftacoma.org/childcare
Provides assistance to parents in finding licensed childcare. Also provides
information on providers who can care for children with different types of
special needs.
Child Profile
401 5th Ave. #1000
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 205-4141 (Immunizations Registry)
Tollfree: (800) 325-5599
Email: cphelpdesk@kingcounty.gov
Phone: (206) 297-2785 (Health Promotion)
Tollfree: (800) 332-2588
Email: child-profile.health@kingcounty.org
Website: http://www.doh.wa.gov/SearchResults.aspx?tag=CHILD Profile
CHILD (Children's Health Immunizations Linkages and Development) Profile
is Washington state's health promotion and immunization registry system
designed to help ensure Washington's children receive the preventive health
care they need.
Child Protective Services, Children’s Administration

1949 South State Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 983-6200
Intake, daytime: (253) 983-6100
Tollfree Intake, daytime: (800) 422-7517
Fax: (253) 593-5066
Tollfree: (888) 235-7638
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TTY: (253) 593-5149

Children's Administration (also known as DCFS) is a branch of the
Department of Social and Health Services that works with children and
families to identify their needs and develop a plan for services which
supports families and assures safety and well-being for children. We are the
agency of state government that investigates child abuse and neglect and
works with families to provide services designed to reduce the risk of abuse,
prevent out-of-home placement, and assure safety and permanency for
children in care. Our office provides services that include child abuse
investigations, foster care, family reconciliation services (adolescent/ family
conflict), and Indian child welfare.
Child Study and Treatment Center

Rick Mehlman, CEO
Lakewood, WA 98498
Phone: (253) 756-2322
Fax: (253) 756-3911
Tollfree: (800) 283-8639
Website: http://hrsa.dshs.wa.gov/cstc/
A state hospital for children and adolescents. Provides inpatient programs
including psychiatric, psychological, nursing and social work services, and
therapies for mentally ill youth who have not adequately responded to less
intensive alternatives. Must be referred through Children's Long Term
Inpatient Program (CLIP), (253) 798-3793.
Child Welfare Information Gateway

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Administration of Children & Families
1250 Maryland Avenue SW, 8th Floor
Phone: (800) 394-3366
Fax: (703) 385-3206
Email: info@childwelfare.gov or library@childwelfare.gov
Website: http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related
professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect
children and strengthen families. We feature the latest on topics from
prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care
and adoption.
ChildCare Aware of Washington

(formerly Washington State Child Care Resource & Referral Network)
Elizabeth Bonbright Thompson, Executive Director
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1551 Broadway #300

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 383-1735
Fax: (253) 572-2599
TTY: (800) 833-6833
Tollfree: (800) 446-1114
Email: childcarenet@childcarenet.org
Website: www.childcarenet.org
Provides assistance to parents and employers in finding licensed childcare
statewide. Assists its members with training and technical assistance.
Serves as a conduit of information between groups interested or involved in
childcare, and advocates for quality childcare statewide. Also provides
consumer information packets and a parent awareness campaign. We LINK
families with childcare providers who can best support their child’s needs.
ChildReach
3602 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 798-3822
Fax: (253) 798-2820
Tollfree: (800) 562-0336
Email: ahardes@co.pierce.wa.us
Provides screening services for children birth to six years old, with the focus
on children birth to three.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

South King County CHADD
Pam Glidden
Phone: (253) 631-8603
Email: south-king-county@chadd.net
A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Founded in 1987 by a group
of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with
attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy, and
support. Working closely with leaders in the field of AD/HD research,
diagnoses and treatment, CHADD offers its members and the public
information they can trust. Offers support to those in Pierce County and a
free monthy support group. Call or email for more information.
Children with Disabilities Information

http://www.childrensdisabilities.info/speclists.html
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Children’s Home Society - Key Peninsula Family Resource Center

Civic Center
17010 S. Vaughn Road
PO Box 123
Vaughn, WA 98394
Phone: (253) 884-5433
Fax: (253) 884-5434
Offers home visits, emergency services, parent and child groups, clothing
bank, and information and referral services.
Children’s Therapy Center

Pierce County Satellite
8717 S. Hosmer St.
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 531-8873
Website: www.dynamicfamilies.org
Mission is to maximize the potential of children with special needs by
providing individualized, family-centered therapy services.
Children’s Therapy Unit (CTU)

Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Marianne H. Bastin, Director
402 15th Avenue SE #100
Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 697-5200
Fax: (253) 697-5145
Website: http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/childrens-therapy-unit
The Children’s Therapy Unit provides evaluation, treatment, and support for
a variety of childhood conditions including: Cerebral Palsy; genetic
syndromes; Autism Spectrum Disorders; developmental delay; Muscular
Dystrophy; hearing and speech disorders; limb deficiencies; Erb’s Palsy;
Spina Bifida; emotional and behavioral disorders. Services include: physical
therapy; occupational therapy; speech/ language therapy; psychology;
assistive technology; orthotic intervention; movement studies; medical
specialty clinics; sibling support programs (“Sibshops”); parent education;
professional education and training; auditory training in American Sign
Language (ASL) and Signing Exact English (SEE).
Children's Center
Tacoma Community College
Early Learning Center
6501 S. 19th, Bldg. 3
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 566-5180
Fax: (253) 566-5180
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Email: awheeler@tacomacc.edu
Enrollment for all childcare is open strictly to TCC students. Community
enrollment options start in September.
Children's Country Home

14643 NE 166th Street
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: (425) 806-9453
Fax: (425) 485-1527
Email: contact@childrenscountryhome.org
Website: www.childrenscountryhome.org
Founded in 1997, Children’s Country Home is an 8-bed, non-profit home
that provides 24-hour skilled care to medically fragile and technology-
dependent children from birth to 18 years of age. Services are available for
children needing long-term, respite, transitional, and end-of-life care.
Children's Defense Fund (CDF)

25 E. Street NW
Phone: (202) 628-8787
Tollfree: (800) 223-1200
Email: cdfinfo@childrensdefense.org
Website: www.childrensdefense.org
CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who
cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to
the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.
CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages
preventive investments before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of
school, or suffer family breakdowns.
Children's Home Society of Washington

5929 North Westgate Blvd. #D
Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone: (253) 472-3355
Fax: (253) 475-8377
Website: www.childrenshomesociety.org
Provides foster care to adoption services, family resource centers, and
parent education.
Children's Institute for Learning Differences (CHILD)

Trina Westerlund, Executive Director
Shannon Redington, Admissions and IEP Compliance Specialist
4030 86th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 232-8680
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Fax: (206) 232-9377

Email: shannonr@childrensinstitute.com
Website: www.childrensinstitute.com
Our goal is to provide innovative school programs and therapies which
promote social, emotional and academic development for children with
special needs. CHILD is a full-day academic and therapeutic program for
children ages 3 to 18. Our school offers an alternative to public school for
those in need of more academic and social support services. In addition to
school programming, we offer occupational therapy, speech and language
therapy, emotional and behavioral therapy, life skills training and academic
support services. These services are also available to children who are not
enrolled in our school programs.
CHOICE Guardianship, LLC

Lara Berliner, RN, CPG
Jonathan Berliner, RN, CPG
9013 Key Peninsula Highway North #E-119
Lakebay, WA 98349-8518
Phone: (360) 633-6722
Fax: (253) 884-3667
Email: contact us@choiceguardianship.com
Website: www.choiceguardianship.com
Lara Berliner is a graduate of the University of Washington’s nationally
renowned Professional Guardianship Program. She is a Registered Nurse
with a career history that includes work as a care-coordinator for
developmentally disabled adults, healthcare business manager for a million
dollar company, and geriatric care provider with an emphasis on dementia
patients. Jonathan Berliner is also a graduate of the University of
Washington’s Professional Guardianship Program. He is a Registered
Nurse with experience working in hospital medical, surgical, cardiac
telemetry, emergency and intensive care units. Jonathan also has
experience in case management work with developmentally disabled adults.
See our website for more information on Guardianship Services.
Christy Thompson-Ibrahim, Attorney at Law

2118 8th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 405-3240
Fax: (206) 405-3243
Website: www.seattledisabilitylaw.com
Main areas of practice: guardianship, Social Security disability, and special
education law.
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CLASS, Inc. (Communication, Language, and Speech Services):
1705 South 324th Place

Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: (253) 874-9300
Fax: (253) 661-0633
535 Dock Street #104

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 874-9300
Fax: (253) 661-0633
Website: www.classinc.net
Facebook.com/classincsw
CLASS, Inc. designs service delivery to meet each child's needs. We
recognize that the needs of today may be different from those of tomorrow.
Each child's program is thoroughly reviewed every three months to
determine to best menu of professionals and treatments that will capitalize
on current learning potential. Services include, but are not limited to:
consultation, evaluation, individual treatment, and small group treatment.
Specialty areas: Autism Spectrum, articulation disorders, auditory disorders,
auditory processing disorders, cognitive delays, coordination difficulties,
childhood Apraxia of speech, expressive language disorders, and more.
Please visit our website for more detailed information.
Clover Park School District #400

10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 583-5170
Website: www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us
Superintendent: Debbie LeBau, (253) 583-5190
Special Education Director: Ann Jones Almlie, (253) 583- 5170
Supervisors - Special Education: Tom Betterbed, (253) 583-5173,
Sunday Farris (253) 583-5172, Audra Walters (253) 583-5176,
Sara Woodward (253) 583-5175
Clover Park Technical College

Marisa Hackett, Disability Specialist
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 589-5767
Fax: (253) 589-5750
TTY: (253) 589-5801
Email: marisa.hackett@cptc.edu
Website: www.cptc.edu
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Offers vocational training with daytime career programs and adult evening
classes. Classes available year around, including GED and adult literacy.
Coffee Clutch
Pierce County Coalition for Developmental Disabilities - PC2
BethAnn Garteiz, Executive Director
3716 Pacific Avenue #A
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 564-0707
Fax: (253) 564-0702
Tollfree: (877) DD-LINKS (335-4657)
Email: info@pc2online.org
Website: www.pc2online.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCCDD
PC2 hosts this get-together on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10 am-12 pm,
so we can find out what is important to people in their day-to-day lives
through casual conversations over coffee, tea, soda, water, juice . . .
whatever you choose! There is no agenda or pre-set outcomes.
We want to create an opportunity for people to come together and enjoy
good, authentic conversations. People of all abilities are welcome to attend.
Please bring a friend!! For more information or to RSVP, please contact the
PC2 office.
Commencement Bay Guardianship Services

Marie Lawrie, Robin Balsam
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 627-7800
Communitas
920 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: (360) 377-7231
Fax: (360) 377-9996
Tollfree: (888) 844-7231
Private, non-profit provider and broker of services to individuals and families
with special needs. Our focus is on assisting individuals and their families to
maximize their choices in living life to the fullest. Currently we offer an array
of residential services, community integration, and person-center planning,
with the future and financial impacts in mind.
Community Care Camp - Therapeutic Summer Camp

5420 Delridge Way SW #A
Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: (206) 937-4217
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Email: angelica.community@gmail.com
Website: www.seattlecommunitycare.com
Community Care Camp is a recreation camp for children, featuring fun,
physical, and therapeutic activities in the community. The Camp runs from
mid-June through August 27th. The hours are 9 am to 4 pm daily. Round
trip transportation for camp is available. If your child has behavioral issues,
a mental health diagnosis, developmental delays, or is in Special Education
at school, this camp is for YOU! Cost is $350 to $500 per week
(transportation, at additional cost). Bring a sack lunch. For more detailed
information please check the website or call Eric or Angelica.
Community Health Care - Medical & Dental Clinics:
Downtown Family Medical Clinic

1102 South I Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 597-3813
Fax: (253) 597-3815
Eastside: Tanbara Children’s Clinic

1708 East 44th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 471-4553
Fax: (253) 474-5395
Lakewood Family Medical Clinic

Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 589-7030
Fax: (253) 589-7033
Parkland Family Medical Clinic

11225 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 536-2020
Fax: (253) 536-5327
Spanaway Family Medical Clinic

134 188th Street South
Spanaway, WA 98387
Phone: (253) 536-2020
Fax: (253) 536-5327
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Women’s Health
1708 East 44th Street
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 597-4163
Fax: (253) 284-4102
Urgent Care
Lakewood, WA 98499
Milgard Family Dental Clinic

1708 E. 44th
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 572-7002
Fax (253) 593-2854
Lakewood Family Dental Clinic

Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 589-7188
Fax (253) 284-4384
Website: www.commhealth.org
Community Health Care provides comprehensive primary medical and
dental care through a clinic system that includes six medical and two dental
clinics. In addition care is also provided through a Women's Health
Clinic. The medical clinics are staffed with Board Certified Family Practice
Physicians, Internists, Nurse Practitioners (ARNP) and Physician Assistants
(PA-C). If your needs are beyond our scope of service, a staff of Outreach
Workers will help you find affordable specialty care. Dental Care is
provided by Licensed Dentists and Dental Hygienists.
Community Inclusion Program (CIP)

PAVE
Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Fax: (253) 566-8052
TTY: (800) 872-7368
Tollfree: (800) 572-7368
Email: mmlehosky@wapave.org or sjackson@wapave.org
Website: http://www.communityinclusionprogram.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/washingtonpave
The Community Inclusion Program (CIP) is a program of PAVE focused on
building bridges where families and persons with disabilities come together
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with friends, neighbors, and community members to share resources and

support one another. We provide educational meetings in three
geographical areas: Peninsula, Eastside & Westside Pierce County. We
work in partnership with school districts and community agencies. Child and
youth activities are provided. Youth of all abilities can learn leadership skills
and earn community service hours. To schedule a workshop, find training,
resources and support, visit our website, email, or call.
Community Protection Program

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), DSHS
Esther Bennett
1949 State Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 983-6500
Fax: (253) 593-2303
Tollfree: (800) 548-1406
TTY: (253) 593-5942
DVR is a statewide federally and state funded program to assist individuals
with disabilities to prepare for, get, and keep jobs. DVR works with
community partners to develop employment opportunities for persons with
disabilities. Some of the rehabilitation services that are available for eligible
individuals include: vocational assessment, counseling and guidance, job
placement and retention services, assistive technology, independent living,
and high school transition. Only DDSA clients are served under this
program.
Community Support Groups

TACID
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 565-9000
Fax: (253) 565-5578
Tollfree: (877) 538-2243
TTY: (253) 565-3468
Email: marybeth@tacid.org, linda@tacid.org
Website: www.tacid.org
TACID offers varied support groups, activities, and programs throughout the
week, including focus on: post polio, amputee, NAMI, low vision, creative
arts, MD, fibromyalgia, MS, deaf seniors, brain injury, stroke, dog club.
Please call for more information and a schedule.
Community Support Solutions, Inc.

Sean Monahan
Phone: (425) 672-8787
Fax: (425) 670-1640
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Tollfree: (888) 819-8787

Provides support and services to families in need of help with respite and
Medicaid Personal Care. We accept private pay for services. Call for more
Companionship Program
Pierce County Parks and Recreation
9112 Lakewood Dr. SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 798-2997
Email: pccompanionship@co.pierce.wa.us
Companionship is an inclusive program designed to provide recreation and
leisure opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their friends and
families. Our goal is to enrich the lives of all who participate and to increase
understanding and acceptance of disabilities as a natural part of life. There
is no membership or commitment. Come once or come often.
Companionship gives parents the opportunity to see their child play and
make friends with those in and out of their school district. Activities are
determined by those participating on an ongoing basis, including: dances,
mini-golf, swimming, ice-skating, family play nights, movies, and much,
much more. Participant activities fees are kept very low and average
between $1 and $10 an event. Our program is run in cooperation with and
support from the following school districts: Peninsula, Clover Park,
Puyallup, Sumner, Bethel, and Eatonville. Please call or email for an event
calendar. You can also find us on Facebook under Pierce County Parks or
online at www.piercecountywa.org/parks.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Swedish Medical Center
550 17th Ave. #540
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 386-3880
Tollfree: (800) 331-7533
The Swedish Epilepsy Center works with patients and their families to
diagnose and treat seizure disorders. Offers multidisiplinary evaluations for
patients with adult epilepsy, pediatric epilepsy, and new onset seizures.
Comprehensive Guardianship Services Inc.

James Christnacht, Attorney at Law
6602 19th Street West
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 564-2111
Fax: (253) 566-9343
Email: jfchristnacht@tclmd.com
Provides professional guardianship services and individual legal services.
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Comprehensive Life Resources

(formerly Comprehensive Mental Health)
Ghasem Nahvipour, CEO
Kathy Haggen, Manager of Children’s Services

1201 South Proctor Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 396-5800
Fax: (253) 759-7008
Jeff Plancich, Manager of Adult Services

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 396-5800
Fax: (253) 383-5548
Provides child and family programs. Offers many crisis options for mentally
ill and dually diagnosed clients. Offers a residential children’s program and
group homes for adults with mental health / dual diagnosis. Coordindates
efforts with other agencies.
Comte Inc.
Michael A. Comte, LICSW, ACSW
711 Court A #103
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 564-3622
Fax: (253) 564-1441
Email:office@comteinc.com
Michael A. Comte specializes in the assessment of persons with sexual
adjustment problems. He is a CSOTP and a DD professional and currently
limits his practice to psychosexual evaluations, risk assessments, treatment
plans, and consultations, as well as competency and capacity
recommendations.
Confidential Associates, Individual and Family Counseling

Eric Miller, LMHC, MA
Greg Scea, LMHC, MA, NCC
CA Professional Building
1219 Earnest Brizill Street (South 12th Street)
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 597-8022
Fax: (253) 597-8022
Email: refer@confindentialassoc.com
Website: www.confindentialassoc.com
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Provides individual and family counseling on a sliding fee scale. Our

therapists have Masters degrees in Counseling Psychology and have
experience in counseling clients with developmental disabilities including
behavoral health counseling. We are contracted with Developmental
Disabilities Services Administration & Children’s Administration.
Conversations and Coffee

Parent to Parent - PAVE
Susan Larsen-Jackson
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Email:sjackson@wapave.org
Website: www.wapave.org
Meets in three Pierce County locations monthly. A meeting with coffee and
conversation for parents if you have a child with a disability. Meeting dates
and time are subject to change. Contact Susan for more detailed
information.
Cooper Creek Medical

20038 68th Ave. South #101
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 395-2630
Fax: (253) 395-2634
Tollfree: (800) 248-7828
Specializes in respiratory supplies. Call for more detailed information.
Coordinated Legal Education, Advice & Referral (CLEAR)

Northwest Justice Project
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 272-7879
Phone: (888) 201-1015
Tollfree: (888) 201-1014 (CLEAR – intake)
Tollfree: (888) 387-7111 (CLEAR for clients 60 and over)
Website: www.nwjustice.org
CLEAR is Washington centralized intake advice and referral service for low
income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems. You
can begin the screening process by calling our tollfree phone number or
through CLEAR Online.
COPAA - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates

PO Box 6767, Towson, MD 21285
Phone: (410) 372-0208
Fax: (410) 372-0209
Email: copaa@copaa.net
Website: www.copaa.net
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The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an

independent, non-profit organization of attorneys, special education
advocates, and parents. COPAA's mission is to be a national voice for
special education rights and to promote excellence in advocacy. Our
primary goal is to secure high quality educational services for children with
disabilities.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

2900 Crystal Drive #1000
Arlington, VA 22202
Tollfree: (888) 232-7733
TTY: (866) 915-5000
Email: service@cec.sped.org
Website: www.cec.sped.org
CEC Core Values: The dignity and worth of all individuals. Social justice,
inclusiveness, and diversity. Professional excellence, integrity, and
accountability. Rich and meaningful participation in society for all individuals
with exceptionalities. Effective individualized education for all individuals
with exceptionalities. The importance of families in the lives and education
of all individuals with exceptionalities & collaboration and community
building to improve outcomes.
Couple and Family Therapy Center

Pacific Lutheran University
East Campus, Room 28
Tacoma, WA 98447
Phone: (253) 535-8782
Fax: (253) 536-5139
Therapy services in: family & parenting, depression, anxiety, divorce,
trauma, communication, anger management, sex & sexuality, grief & loss,
drugs & alcohol, and couples-martial issues. LGBTQ friendly.
Craniofacial Center
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Casandra Aspinall, MSW
4800 Sand Point Way
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 987-3271
Website: http://seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/craniofacial
Children’s Craniofacial Center provides families with resources to help them
learn more and connect with other families. Each September, our picnic
provides a relaxed atmosphere to meet other families and have fun.
We have an affiliation with Camp Korey for camp opportunities. A semi-
annual newsletter, Family Faces, serves as a sounding board for families
and provides useful information. Please call for more detailed information.
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Creative Living Services

Ingrid Hockenberry, Director of Residential Services
1011 East Main #102
Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 840-2525
Fax: (253) 770-0192
TDD: (253) 840-2806
Since 1982, Creative Living Services has provided quality in-home services
to people with a range of disabilities, from developmental disabilities to
physical impairments to mental illness. We offer a broad spectrum of
services.
Crisis Line-24 hours

Phone: (253) 272-9882
Tollfree: (800) 576-7764
TTY: (253) 759-6700
Immediate counseling, information, or referral to other resources.
Crystal Judson Family Justice Center

Phone: (253) 798-4166
Tollfree: (800) 764-2420
Website: http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/fjc/index.htm
Vision - Provide a safe location where all the needs of victims are met,
where children are protected, where violence stops, where families heal and
thrive, where hope is realized and where professionals all work together.
The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center is a collaboration of community
and criminal justice agencies working to serve victims of domestic violence
by providing coordinated services and improving the criminal justice system
response to crimes of domestic violence to ultimately stop the cycle of
violence. The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center will work collaboratively
to achieve the following objectives: Coordinate and consolidate existing
resources to better serve victims of domestic violence. Ensure that services
and support provided to victims will address the initial crisis, as well as the
long term needs of victims and their children beyond the crisis. Reduce the
number of domestic violence cases that go unaddressed in Tacoma and
Pierce County. Ensure domestic violence perpetrators are prosecuted. In
working toward these objectives, the FJC seeks to realize the following
goals: Provide victims and their children with the tools they need to live a life
free of family violence& reduce domestic violence incidents, recidivism and
homicides in Pierce County and the incorporated cities within its boundaries.
CS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resource Specialist

Christine Seymour
Voice: (253) 256-4690
Videophone: (253) 256-3938
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Text: (253) 495-5825

Email: Christine@cs-dhhrs.com
Website: www.cs-dhhrs.com
The mission of CS is connecting community to service through education,
outreach and advocacy. Please visit our website for more detailed
information and support groups.
DADS M.O.V.E. (Mentoring Others with Voices of Experience)

Proud Partner of National Federation of Families for Children
of Mental Health
PO Box 950
Tacoma, WA 98401
Email: info@dadsmove.org
Website: www.dadsmove.org
Our vision is to provide every male caregiver, in every community of the
United States and its territories, the tools, support, and training needed to
be fully engaged in the recovery of their children. No man in any part of this
country, whether the largest metropolitan city or the most rural community,
should be excluded from the opportunity to help their children and family
flourish. Dads M.O.V.E.supports the use of evidence based practices to
effectively help families. We offer: collaborative parenting skills, CIT
training, juvenile justice, WRAP, high fidelity wraparound, S.M.A.R.T. IEP
plans, and peer support specialists. Check out our website for more
information and find us on Facebook.
Dare to Dream a Miracle

Tara Scherr, Lisa Henkel
Phone: (253) 307-9381, (253) 686-2431
We provide therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with special needs
or other disorders, based on individual needs. We are located in the
Puyallup-Tacoma area. Call for more detailed information.
DB-LINK Information Services

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness
Teaching Research Institute, Western Oregon University
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Fax: (503) 838-8150
Tollfree: (800) 438-9376
TTY: (800) 854-7013
Email: dblink@tr.wou.edu
Website: http://www.nationaldb.org/
A federally funded information clearinghouse focused on identifying,
coordinating, and disseminating information related to children (0-21) who
are deaf-blind. Provides free individualized information and referral services
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across many topics, including: effective early intervention, special education

& general education practices, medical, health, social recreational services,
legal issues, employment & independent living, post-secondary education
services, & information on the nature of deaf-blindness.
DD Life Opportunities Foundation

20312 Cypress Way
Lynnwood, WA 99224
Email: chair.ddlof@gmail.com
Website: www.ddlof.org
Because establishing a special needs trust can be expensive, and finding a
trustee who understands the needs of a person with special needs may be
difficult, we created the Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities
Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to provide annual awards to
assist individuals with few financial resources to open an account with the
State of Washington’s Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities Trust
(DDLOT). Professional management and administration of the DDLOT
accounts are provided through The Arc of Washington State, a non-profit
organization founded by parents in 1935, with oversight provided by the
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council. Funds are invested
by the Washington State Investment Board. Expanding access to the
DDLOT for those who can’t afford to pay for enrollment fees benefits
everyone who participates because the cost of annual management (such
as accounting, tax filing and disbursements) can be reduced if the
administration is shared by more beneficiaries. With more individuals adding
to the endowment, it will grow, resulting in greater returns to each individual
beneficiary.
DECOD (Dental Care Education in the Care of Persons with Disabilities)

1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 543-4619
Accepts DSHS, provides services for people with disabilities. Services
include: pediatric for children with disabilities, rehabilitation for those in
vocational training and independent living programs, geriatric for elderly with
disabilities, and mobile dental services for long-term-care facilities and the
homebound.
Denise P. Redinger, Attorney at Law

Redinger Law Offices PLLC
1300 Dexter Ave. North #125
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 774-0900
Fax: (206) 374-2424
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Email: denise@redingerlaw.com
Website: www.redingerlaw.com
Practices disability law which includes guardianship, trust and estate
planning, SSI and DDSA appeals, special ed law and more. Practices
throughout western Washington. Please call for more detailed information
and a free consult.
Dental Clinic
1959 NE Pacific Street
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 616-6996, Patient Admission
Phone: (206) 543-5850, Emergency Care
Website: www.huskiedental.org
Accepts DSHS & private insurance. See website for detailed information.
Dental Village
4218 South Steele St. #220
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 476-0556
Serves children up to age 18 only; accepts DSHS.
Dentistry for Children:
1425 NE. Franklin Ave.

Bremerton, WA 98311
Phone: (360) 377-3844
1931 Pottery Ave.

Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: (360) 377-3844
Besides the infant -11 services, if you have a child or young adult with
disabilities who needs dental care and anesthesia is needed, we will see
you on a case by case basis. DSHS coverage on a case by case basis.
Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board, Pierce County

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-6109
Citizen board of individuals with developmental disabilities, parents, and the
community-at-large who advise Pierce County on issues of relevance
specific to developmental disabilities and long term planning and quality of
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supports to individuals that respect personal choice, diversity, and

fundamental human rights while optimizing individual strengths, serve as the
basis for advice.
Developmental Disabilities Program

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-6109
Fax: (253) 798-2818
Tollfree: (800) 642-5769
The Pierce County DD program assesses needs, develops plans &
services, & contracts for & monitors service delivery. The program is
responsible for early intervention services for children with developmental
delays (from birth to 3 years of age) and for employment & community
access programs (for adults 21 & older). Mission: Working with
communities to provide access to services that respect individual's culture,
rights, & choices resulting in health, safety, & quality of life.
Developmental Disabilities Services Administration (DDSA)

(formerly the Division of Developmental Disabilities - DDD)
Aging & Disability Services Administration, DSHS
Central Office
Blake Office Park West
4450 10th Ave. SE
Olympia, WA
Local: 360-725-3413
Fax: 360-407-0955
Email: dddcoreception@dshs.wa.gov
Region 3, Pierce County

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 404-5500
Fax: (253) 597-4368
Tollfree: (800) 248-6740
TTY: (253) 572-7381
Region 3, Kitsap County

3423 6th Street
Bremerton, WA 98312
Phone: (360) 475-3490
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Fax: (360) 475-3488

Tollfree: (800) 735-6740
TTY: (360) 475-3490
Website: www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/index.shtml
Offers case management services for enrolled individuals. Within available
resources, offers early childhood services; family support services, including
respite care; residential services; employment and community access
services for adults. Individuals requesting services must be determined
eligible through an application process documenting the existence of a
developmental disability based on state rules.
Developmental Services
(PT, OT, Speech, Audiology, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics)
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
311 South L Street
P. O. Box 5299
Tacoma WA 98405
Phone: (253) 403-4437
Fax: (253) 627-5004
Tollfree: (800) 552-1419 x 4437
Website: www.multicare.org
Mary Bridge Children's Health Center programs provide services to children
with developmental disability, high risk birth or chronic health care
needs. They provide specialty medical services, therapy, assessment, case
coordination, psychology and psychiatry services and orthotics. They serve
children with a variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to: Autism
Spectrum Disorders, Neuromuscular disorders (Cerebral Palsy, Spina
Bifida, brain injury), developmental delay and coordination disorders,
genetic disorders (Muscular Dystrophy, Downs Syndrome), and orthopedic
disorders (torticollis, brachial plexus injury, trauma, sports injuries), speech
and language delays, and deaf and hard of hearing services.
Diabetic Experts of America

Tollfree: (800) 321-9789
Website: www.diabeticexperts.com
Diabetic Experts of America is a national distributor of diabetic monitors and
testing supplies. We carry a wide variety of meters and supplies, and each
customer care plan is based upon your individual needs. We work directly
with your physician in managing your diabetes whether you are insulin
dependent (Diabetes Type 1) or non-insulin dependent (Diabetes Type 2).
Diabetic testing supplies at your fingertips, delivered to your door.
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Dieringer School District # 343

1320 178th Avenue East
Lake Tapps, WA 98391
Phone: (253) 862-2537
Fax: (253) 862-8472
Website: www.dieringer.wednet.edu
Superintendent & Special Ed Director and Early Childhood Specialist:
Dr. Judy Nuemeier-Martinson, (253) 862-2537
Disability Rights of Washington (DRW)

315 5th Ave. So. #850, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 324-1521
Fax: (206) 957-0729
Tollfree: (800) 562-2702
TTY: (800) 905-0209, (206) 957-0728
Website: http://www.disabilityrightswa.org/
Disability Rights Washington's mission is to advance the dignity, equality,
and self-determination of people with disabilities. We work to pursue justice
on matters related to human and legal rights. Disability Rights Washington
envisions a society where all people are treated with equality, dignity, and
respect for their expressed choices, and who have equal opportunities to
participate in a society where abilities, rather than disabilities, are
recognized.
Discovery Toys
Tollfree: (800) 341-TOYS (8697)
Website: www.discoverytoyslink.com/kennedy
Discovery Toys is the premier educational toy company. Discovery
Toys has a goal to deliver a rich educational experience to each child,
including those with special challenges. Our learning toys, featured in our
seasonal catalogs, are designed for every child. To help parents and
children further, the company classifies their toys by Learning
Styles. Aligned with their Multiple Layers of Learning concept—that each
and every toy represents many layers of learning inherent in the product--
Learning Styles identifies senses engaged when children interact with a
particular toy. And, best of all, every toy is backed with our unconditional
lifetime guarantee.
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Aging and Disability Services
Chris Imhoff, Director
4500 10th Ave. SE, MS: 45330
Lacey, WA 98503
Tollfree: (800) 446-0259
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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery operates a system of care

in the state for those people with the greatest need and least ability to meet
that need. The system focuses on those with the most profound mental
illnesses or mental health crises who do not have the personal financial
resources to access care. Call for assistance in locating statewide
services. For resource and referrals for Mental Health Chemical Abuse,
contact Washington Recovery Helpline: 1-866-789-1511
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

1949 S. State Street

Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 983-6500
Fax: (253) 593-2303
Tollfree: (800) 548-1406
TTY: (253) 593-5942
510 East Main Avenue #G

Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 445-7260
Fax: (253) 840-4774
TTY: (253) 840-4773
DVR is a statewide resource for people with disabilities. We assist

individuals with disabilities in getting and keeping a job. DVR is a state &
federally-sponsored program. DVR works in partnership with the community
and businesses to develop employment opportunities for people with
disabilities. Programs: job match, placement, follow-up, post-employment,
job preparation, physical and mental restoration services, rehabilitation
counseling, vocational assessment. High school transition counselors are
available at each office.
Dogs for the Deaf

10175 Wheeler Rd., Central Point, OR 97502
Phone: (541) 826-9220
Fax: (541) 826-6696
Tollfree: (800) 990-3647
TTY: (541) 826-9220
Email: info@dogsforthedeaf.org
Website: www.dogsforthedeaf.org
Rescuing homeless dogs & professionally training them to enhance lives.
Providing new freedom for the hard of hearing & bringing a new level of
opportunity & independence for clients throughout the United States &
Canada.
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DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)

Box 3554842
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone/TTY: (206) 685-3648
Fax: (206) 221-4171
Tollfree: (888) 972-3648
Website: www.washington.edu/doit/
Email: doit@u.washington.edu
Serves to increase the successful participation of individuals with disabilities
in challenging academic programs such as those in science, engineering,
mathematics, and technology. Primary funding for DO-IT is provided by the
National Science Foundation, the State of Washington, and the U.S.
Department of Education.
Domestic Violence Helpline

Crystal Judson Family Center
Phone: (253) 798-4166
Tollfree: (800) 764-3502
TTY: (253) 798-6050
Website: www.aplaceofhelp.org
The Domestic Violence Helpline is a 24-hour phone line for anyone seeking
support or information about domestic violence. The phone line is
answered at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC), Monday
through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. After hours it’s forwarded to
another domestic violence advocate. In addition to information, support
and safety planning, the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center will provide
additional supports services as needed. No appointment necessary to visit
the center.
Domestic Violence Resource Guide for Washington State

http://www.orgsites.com/wa/wdc/
Down Syndrome Community / Buddy Walk

14509 201st Ave. SE
Renton, WA 98059
Website: www.downsyndromecommunity.org
Email: info@pugetsoundbuddywalk.com
Website: www.pugetsoundbuddywalk.com
The Down Syndrome Community is a non-profit organization whose mission
is to improve the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and their families
by focusing on education, communication, and advocacy. Our service area
includes the entire Puget Sound region and Western Washington.
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Down Syndrome Support Group

Pierce County Parent to Parent (Program of PAVE)
Susan Jackson
6316 So. 12th Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Email:sjackson@wapave.org
These meetings are open to all parents who have children with
developmental disabilities. Meeting location changes monthly, usually the
second Friday of the month, at 6:30 pm. Call Susan for more information or
to be added to the email distribution list.
Dr. Brain, Dentist

1901 South Union #B-3008
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 572-9777
Sees infants to 16 years of age. Accepts DSHS, private insurance.
Pediatric dentistry and specials needs patients.
Dr. Dang, Dentist (M Street Dentistry)

3815 South M Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 476-8003
Accepts DSHS and private insurance, general dentistry for children and
adults.
Dr. Duane Morris, Dentist

2026 Olympic Hwy. North #101
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 432-8379
Accepts DSHS for children ages 8-18 and private insurance.
Dr. Eric Sohn, Dentist

15 Oregon Ave. #206
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 475-0262
Fax: (253) 475-0266
General dentistry. Private insurance only.
Dr. Herbst, Dentist

11026 Pacific Ave. South
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 475-0234
Private insurance and private pay only.
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Dr. Willie McCullum, DDS Children’s Dentistry

4002 South M Street #A
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 474-0606
Accepts DSHS, military, private insurance; offers flexible payment plans.
DSHS Pierce/Kitsap County American Sign Language Interpreters

http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/hrsa/odhh/interpcon.shtml
Dussault Law Group

William L.E. Dussault, Joshua L. Brothers
2722 Eastlake Ave. East
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 324-4300
Fax: (206) 324-3106
Email: bus@dussaultlaw.com
Website: www.dussaultlaw.com
Services include living trust, special needs trust, wills, power of attorney,
guardianship, elder law, special education, and benefit advocacy.
Early Intervention Services, Developmental Disabilities

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-3775
Fax: (253) 798-2818
SPOE (Single Point of Entry System):
Phone: (253) 798-3790
Early Intervention Services are available for families with a child under the
age of 3 that has a delay in their development or whose family is concerned
about their child's development. Services & supports are coordinated by a
Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) through the development of an
Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) The FRC will: assist families to
access screening, evaluations & assessments; assist in coordinating
services across agencies; assist in accessing services & supports needed to
meet the development needs of the child; develop a transition plan to public
school or other community based service after age 3; & provide information
on advocacy & support services.
Agencies & Districts that provide FRC services:

A Step Ahead – (253) 363-3041, (253) 363-3009
Birth to Three – (253) 874-5445
Children’s Therapy Center – (253) 531-8873
PAVE – (253) 565-2266
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Tacoma Learning Center – (253) 495-4608, (253) 973-4573,

(253) 495-4028
Franklin Pierce School District – (253) 298-3025
Peninsula School District – (253) 530-1097, (253) 225-5588
Puyallup School District – (253) 841-8648
Tacoma School District – (253) 571-2639
University Place School District - (253) 530-1097, (253) 225-5588
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)

Department of Early Learning
Karen Walker, Program Director
PO Box 40970
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: (360) 725-3500, (360) 725-3516
Fax: (360) 725-4925
TTY: (360) 407-1087
Email: karen.walker@del.wa.gov
Website: www.del.wa.gov/esit
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Program (ESIT) (formerly ITEIP)
PAVE
Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Fax: (253) 566-8052
TTY: (800) 872-7368
Tollfree: (800) 572-7368
Email: djackson@wapave.org
Website: http://www.wapave.org/iteip/about.asp
Early Support for Infants and Toddlers is a program of PAVE that provides
information, technical assistance and statewide training that increases
awareness of family centered service delivery of IDEA (Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act) Part C (Birth to Three) early intervention
services. We provide support, mentoring and training to State Interagency
Coordinating Council (SICC) parent members and plan and coordinate
statewide parent forums called “Conversations with Families.” We provide
statewide training, information and technical assistance to state agencies,
local service providers, family resource coordinators and state and national
parent organizations. Scholarships to the annual Infant and Early Childhood
Conference held in the spring of every year are available through an
application process handled by the project. To schedule a workshop, find
training, resources and support visit our website, email or call.
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Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me

Joshua Mayer
PO Box 289
17809 South Vaughn Road KRN
Vaughn, WA 98394
Email: camp@wa.easterseals.com
Phone: (253) 884-2722
Website: http://wa.easterseals.com
Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me provides summer residential camps,
weekend respite camps, and family camps for children and adults with
physical and developmental disabilities. We believe that all people,
regardless of their level of ability, can benefit greatly by experiencing the
outdoors in a barrier free environment. Our camp provides the activities
traditional to most summer camps in a way that makes them accessible to
campers of any level of ability. At Camp Stand By Me, campers are told
“You can!” and then given the resources needed to succeed. Easter Seals
Camp Stand By Me provides a low staff to camper supervision ratio ranging
from 1:1 care and supervision to 1:3 care and supervision to meet the
unique needs of each camper. A Registered Nurse is on site during all
residential programs.
Easter Seals Washington - Work Force Development

Claudia Edmondson, Director
1740 NE Riddell Rd. #108
Bremerton, WA 98310
Phone: (360) 373-2502
Fax: (360) 373-5620
TTY: (360) 373-2502
Website: http://wa.easterseals.com
Employment services for individuals who experience a disability.
Easter Seals Washington - Child Development Centers

Website: www.wa.easterseals.com
Building Blocks
Melinda Ogilvie, Director
520 15th St. SW
Auburn, WA 98001
Phone: (253) 931-7702
Email: mogilvie@wa.easterseals.com
Angle Lake
Jeannie Kelly, Director
4040 S. 188th Street #101
SeaTac, WA 98188
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Phone: (206) 816-3255

Email: jkelly@wa.easterseals.com
Growing Years
4735 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: (206) 764-3492
Little Aviators
Lauri Milner, Director
1602 Raymond Ave. SW
Renton, WA 98055
Phone: (425) 917-0717
Email: lmilner@wa.easterseals.com
Easter Seals Washington, State Office

220 W. Mercer St. #120-W
Seattle, WA 98119
Phone/TTY: (206) 281-5700
Fax: (206) 284-0938
Website: www.wa.easterseals.com
Children and adults with disabilities and other special needs find the
highest-quality services designed to meet their individual needs when they
come to Easter Seals Washington. We provide technology assessment &
training, equipment setup & installation, technical support, workplace
evaluation, professional staff training and computer reutilization & loan. In
addition we have a financial program, educational opportunities &
workshops, crisis services, necessities bank, Camp Stand by Me, and
employment services. Call or visit the website for more detailed information.
Eastside Family Support Center

Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department Family Center
Tracy Brown
3569 E. Roosevelt Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 627-7368
Fax: (253) 627-7391
Eatonville Family Agency

Gail Elliott, Director
Heather Bowman, Administrative Assistant
305 W. Center Street
PO Box 1764
Eatonville, WA 98328
Phone: (360) 832-6805
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Fax: (360) 832-3671

Email: gd_ale@hotmail.com
Mission: to create opportunities for economically disadvantaged families
and senior citizens & to reduce the impact of poverty. Services provided
include: food bank, adult respite day care, commodities, energy assistance,
clothing bank, rental assistance, senior activities, food stamp applications,
advocacy, information & referral and a domestic violence advocate.
Eatonville School District #404

PO Box 698
Eatonville, WA 98328
Phone: (360) 879-1800
Fax: (360) 879-1812
Website: www.eatonville.wednet.edu
Superintendent: Richard Stewart, (360) 879-1000
Special Education Director: Christin Blaskowitz, (360) 879-1800
Early Childhood Specialist & Child Find Coordinator:
Tonya Richards (360) 879-1811
Educational Programs in Home Living

Lyle Pinrod, Administrator
1720 South 72nd #204, Tacoma, WA 98408
Phone: (253) 473-1401
Fax: (253) 473-0474
Email: epihl@msn.com
Webste: www.bpihl.com
Assisting adults with physical and developmental disabilities to achieve
independent living. Also assists with housing needs, shopping, cleaning
skills, chores, and payee services, if needed, to the residents who are in the
housing program. Must be a DDSA client.
Eileen Peterson, Attorney at Law

1201 Pacific Ave. #2200
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 620-6500
Guardianship, estate planning, probate.
Elder Assessment & Referral Services

Office: (253) 756-7800
Fax: (253) 756-0893
Beth Stone: (253) 222-6192
Debbie Seelye: (253) 226-3076
Website: www.ears-inc.com
Located in Pierce County, Washington, we assist adults to find the care and
resources they need to maintain quality of life as they age, addressing
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spiritual, mental, social and physical well-being. We have a passion for our
service to older adults and their families as we work to remove the barriers
to quality services.
Elizabeth Stone & Associates

PO Box 6860
Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone: (253) 756-7800
Emergency Food Network

3318 92nd Street South
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 584-1040
Fax: (253) 984-9368
Email: info@efoodnet.org
Website: www.efoodnet.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emergency-Food-Network
Emergency Food Network is a warehouse that supplies local food banks
with food. We are not a food bank, but we do give referrals to local food
banks.
Enough is Enough: Internet Safety 101

11250 Roger Bacon Drive #19
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 476-7890
Fax: (703) 476-7894
Website: www.internetsafety101.org
Despite the Internet’s many wonderful benefits, a perfect storm has
emerged for the online victimization of children. Kids have free and easy
access to pornography, and sexual predators have easy and anonymous
access to kids. Law enforcement limitations and challenges abound, and
naïve kids are engaging in risky online behavior. Parents, educators and
other caring adults must serve as the first line of defense to protect kids
online, but they are often uninformed or ill-equipped to deal with these and
other evolving threats. As one of the nation’s leading Internet safety
organization since 1994, Enough Is Enough responded to this call-to-action
by creating the Internet Safety 101SM Program. The state-of-the-art, multi-
media program is specifically designed to educate, equip, and empower
parents, educators and other caring adults with the knowledge and
resources they need to protect children online. The program includes the
Internet Safety 101SM Web site, a comprehensive 4-part DVD series,
accompanying workbook and other resources. Visit the website for more
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ENRICH Program (Encouraging Relationships in Community and Home)

Good Samaritan Community Services
Barb Fournier
325 E. Pioneer Ave., Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (253) 697-8488
Fax: (253) 697-8397
Email: barb.fournier@multicare.org
Website: www.multicare.org (type in ENRICH)
We encourage and support individuals to develop their potential talents to
the fullest and to find a job or volunteer position that utilizes all their unique
abilities. Each person is an individual and their job search will be tailored
just for them. Our specialty has always been people who are medically
fragile or have other challenges. We also assist people with developmental
disabilities over the age of 62 to form new relationships and explore and
gain access to typical senior activities in the community.
ENSO… Envisioning Solutions

Tara Hull
16300 Christensen Road #340
Seattle WA 98188
Phone: (253) 682-0987
Fax: (253) 682-0955
Email: tara@enso.ws
Website: www.enso.ws
Promoting individualized community employment for people with
developmental disabilities through innovative self-directed
services. Personal agents work with individuals and families to build a team
of support, develop a person-centered employment plan, and put that plan
into action. ENSO also provides a unique approach to job development and
job coaching services through our employment professionals. We are
driven to support each dream and provide technical expertise to each
individual in the development and support of their employment plan. ENSO
provides services throughout the Pierce County area, as well as in King,
Snohomish and Spokane Counties.
Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation

Rene’ Popke, Executive Director
1174 Myrtle Avenue #103
PO Box 905
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (360) 802-3206
Fax: (360) 802-0598
Email: renep@enumclawrhf.org
Website: www.enumclawregionalhealthcarefoundation.org
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Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-

profit organization established in 1982 to raise funds in support of quality
healthcare services for all residents of the Foothill Communities in northeast
Pierce County and Southeast King County. Since 1982, Enumclaw
Regional Healthcare Foundation has raised over $4 million to provide
services, programs and equipment for St. Elizabeth Hospital (formerly
Enumclaw Regional Hospital), area residents and organizations. We partner
with organizations who share our vision and mission for promoting health in
the communities we serve. Programs include: mobile dental van, Foothills
Healthy Community, LINCCK, Books for Babies, mini-grants, Ask FLIN ,
Mental Health Task Force, care van and Neighbors Feeding Neighbors.
Enumclaw Regional Healthcare Foundation serves the communities of
Enumclaw, Buckley, Black Diamond, Bonney Lake, Cumberland,
Carbonado, South Prairie, Wilkeson, Greenwater, Crystal Mountain and all
of the greater plateau in northeast Pierce County and southeast King
County. Be sure and visit our website for more detailed information on
programs and how you can donate to the Foundation.
Enumclaw Specialized Recreation

Bonnie Kennedy
1433 Harding Street
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Phone: (253) 334-4190
Website: http://www.enumclawspecialolympics.com/
Enumclaw Specialized Recreation offers Special Olympics Sports to
athletes all over the plateau including Bonney Lake, Orting, Enumclaw,
Ravensdale, Enumclaw and surrounding areas. We encourage community
and family involvement. Enumclaw Specialized Recreation is
for all individuals with and without a disability to play on our unified teams
and at special events. Includes basketball, soccer, softball and bowling for
ages 8 and up. All skill levels, dependent on volunteer help. We also
organize other events throughout the year including dance, biking and more
for all ages. All athletes need a place to play and make new friends. We
love new volunteers! It’s a great place for high school community credit and
college references and to meet some amazing people.
Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place
Landover, MD 20785
Tollfree: (800) 332-1000
Espanol: (866) 748-8008
Website: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
The Epilepsy Foundation is the national voluntary agency solely dedicated
to the welfare of the more than 3 million people with epilepsy in the U.S. and
their families. The organization works to ensure that people with seizures
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are able to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with
epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote
research for a cure. In addition to programs conducted at the national level,
epilepsy clients throughout the United States are served by more than 50
Epilepsy Foundation affiliates around the country.
Epilepsy Foundation - Northwest

2311 N. 45th St. #134
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 547-4551
Fax: (206) 547-4557
Tollfree: (800) 752-3509
Email: mail@epilepsynw.org
Website: www.epilepsynw.org
The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest leads the fight to stop seizures, find a
cure and overcome challenges created by epilepsy. The Epilepsy
Foundation Northwest (EFNW) is the principal advocate for the epilepsy
community in Oregon and Washington with support to Alaska and Montana.
Our Programs are: Camp Discovery, H.O.P.E. Mentoring Program, Youth
Epilepsy Advocate (Y.E.A), Speak Up Speak Out Program, Emergency
Medication Assistance, Education and Networking Groups, Employment
Referral Assistance Programs and Community Education Programs. Please
visit our website for more detailed information on our programs.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

Torrey Tiburzi, Director
Box 351270
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 543-1830
Fax: (206) 685-3885
TTY: (206) 543-6452
Email: eoo@u.washington.edu
Website: https://ap.washington.edu/eoaa/
The overall mission is to ensure university compliance with the law and spirit
of equal opportunity and affirmative action. Areas of responsibility include
issues related to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or
Vietnam-era veteran, or other protected veteran as persons in these groups
are part of the university community as employees, students, and members
of the public.
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Equest Special Riders, Inc.

4517 96th Street East
Tacoma, WA 98446
Phone: (253) 241-5639
Email: equestspecialriders@yahoo.com
Website: www.equestspecialriders.org
Equest Special Riders, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to
promote physical and mental strength and coordination as well as self-
esteem and enjoyment through horseback riding activities for individuals
with disabilities.
Evergreen Children's Clinic

1910 Meridian Street South
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 848-2303
Fax: (253) 848-8956
Website: www.evergreenchild.com
Our mission is to be your pediatric partner, providing your child with the
most up-to-date & family-friendly medical care. While treating all acutely ill
children from birth through 21 years, we emphasize preventative care and
safety issues, as well as developmental, social and mental well-being.
Evergreen Spina Bifida Association (ESBA) of Washington State

2128 North Pines Road #17-2
Spokane, WA 99206
Phone: (253) 589-3700
Email: sbaws@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.sbaws.org
Library of books, tapes, and pamphlets about Spina Bifida and other related
conditions. Meetings include social events & a support group for people
with Spina Bifida and their families.
Everlast Family Dental Clinic

Dr. Pyeun-Kim, Dentist
1212 South 11th Street #47
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 573-0070
Fax (253) 573-0272
Accepts DSHS and private insurance, serving children and adults.
Exalt Him Properties, Inc.

Phone: (253) 248-4143
Email: info@exalthimproperties.com
Website: www.exalthimproperties.com
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Since 2003 Exalt Him Properties, Inc. has specialized in remodeling projects
for seniors and the disabled. We believe everyone has the right to personal
independence. Our skilled accessible remodeling experts will assist you in
planning and designing your remodeling projects. We’re licensed, bonded
and insured. Our customers include seniors, parents with disabled children
and disabled adults. Visit our website for more information and find us on
Facebook.
ExcelCare
Phone: (253) 565-8252
Professional nanny placement for childcare, assistant living for senior care,
housekeeping, and other household help. Serving local Puget Sound
families.
Excellent Dental Care

1212 South 11th #20
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 272-6242
Fax: (253) 272-6243
Accepts DSHS and private insurance, and serves children 8 months to
adults.
Exceptional Families Network

13117 Canyon Rd. East #C
Puyallup, WA 98373
Angela Fish, Executive Director
Phone: (253) 830-4368
Email: info@exceptional-families.org
Website: www.exceptional-families.org
A non-profit dedicated to empowering families with children who have
special needs through support, education and advocacy services within the
South Sound region. Find us on Facebook.
Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)

Mary Herrera, Manager
Building 2140 Waller Hall, Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433
Phone: (253) 967-9704
Fax: (253) 967-1034
Email: mary.herrera@us.army.mil
Website: www.jblmmwr.com/acs/efmp
The EFMP provides a wide variety of services to include information and
referral, systems navigation (case management), respite care, advocacy,
support groups, a monthly newsletter, and an overnight, week-end camp
each summer. Our mission is to ensure that the needs of family members
are addressed in the course of meeting the needs of the Army.
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Exodus Housing
Phone: (253) 862-6808
Website: www.exodushousing.org
Exodus Housing provides transitional housing and individualized supportive
services to homeless families impacted by domestic violence in Pierce and
South King Counties. Housing, combined with family services, support
families in their transition from homelessness to permanent housing. We
empower families by providing the tools and resources to achieve stable
housing, to encourage economic independence, and to become self-
sufficient. The Next Chapter program is a family therapeutic strategy
structured by age groups for families that have experienced domestic
violence and unhealthy family relationships. The program provides an
understanding of emotions and behaviors; develops healthy boundaries and
communication skills; develops coping strategies, conflict resolution and
self-esteem. It also assists parents in supporting their children’s recovery
while gaining effective parenting skills and learning to be your child’s
emotional coach.
F.E.A.T.
(Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Washington)
Linda Foley, Director
PO Box 6159
Bellevue, WA 98008
Phone: (425) 223-5126
Fax: (425) 502-9310
Email: admin@featwa.org
Website: www.featwa.org
FEAT shares critical information, provides supportive mentoring, and
delivers clinical programming, rooted in the principles of Applied Behavior
Analysis (ABA), remaining steadfast to its founders’ vision, “providing
families with hope and guidance to help their children with autism reach
their full potential.” Families may access information directly from family
services coordinators or visit the FEAT website to find the Autism Resource
Guide, the FEAT Listserv (to support information exchange among families),
Ben’s Fund applications (offering direct support to families), FEAT-
sponsored workshops, and other resources. FEAT members’ young
children may attend Super Saturday recreational programs at two South
Sound locations, Sumner and University Place, as well as
Bellevue. Presently school year, tuition- based, direct services
include: Rising Star Academy, RSA, (ages 3-6) and Transitions for Teens,
TFT, (ages 13-21) in Bellevue and an Experience Learning Project (ages
14-21) in the South Sound. Summer Intensive Programs (SIP) for young
children (kindergarten thru 6th grade) are offered in both Bellevue and the
South Sound, with an ELP Summer program in Bellevue.
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An RSA program offering in the South Sound is projected for Fall, 2013.
For information, contact Katie McAndrew - katie.mcandrew@featwa.org.
Fair Housing Center of Washington

1517 So. Fawcett #250
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone/TTY: (253) 274-9523
Tollfree: (888) 766-8800
Fax: (253) 274-8220
Email: info@fhcwashington.org
Website: www.fhcwashington.org
The Fair Housing Center of Washington is a non-profit agency dedicated to
ending illegal discrimination through the provision of fair housing education,
outreach, and enforcement services to the residents of western Washington.
Services include information and referral, complaint investigation, and
advocacy. Center staff can provide resources and assistance regarding
housing rights for persons with disabilities.
Faith International Adoption

Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 383-1928
Email: faith@faithadopt.org
Website: www.faithadopt.org
Faith International Adoptions is a 501(c)3 non-profit child placement and
charitable relief agency licensed in the state of Washington. We are
committed to providing loving and nurturing adoptive parents for children
throughout the world who are in need of a permanent family. We are
directors, social workers, translators, liaison people, tour guides, and
consultants. We are an agency dedicated to matching caring parents with
children who need them. We have the experience, expertise, and the
network to handle all aspects of an international adoption. The adoption
includes children with and without disabilities. Please visit us on our website
and find us on Facebook.
Family & Child Education Program, Chief Leschi School District

Joey Pelgrim
5625 52nd Street East
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 445-6000 x 3069
Family and Child Education (FACE) home-based parent educators provide
support to families with children from birth to five years of age, and to
prenatal moms. Home-based services include home visits, parent
meetings, periodic screening of children, and referrals to school and
community services. These visits also revolve around child development
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and effective parenting skills. We offer the center-based program for adults
who have Native american children between the ages of 3-8 who have
educational needs such as: receiving a GED, brushing up on academics,
parenting / life skills and online college classes. Call for more detailed
information about the programs.
Family Caregiver Support Program

Pierce County Aging Disability Resources
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 798-4600
Tollfree: (800) 562-0332
Email: ADRC@co.pierce.wa.us
Website: www.PierceCountyWA.org/FCSP
The Family Caregiver Support Program provides services to support and
sustain unpaid caregivers who provide continuous or full-time care for any
family member or other person 18 years and older, suffering from a
disabling illness.
Family Child Care Association of Pierce County

Cheri Sullivan, President
Phone: (253) 537-7973
Email: cherylsullivan7973@msn.com
Website: www.fccapc.org
Monthly meetings 2nd Wednesday of every month to promote and
encourage in-home child-care providers. We promote & support our
providers to take children with developmental disabilities.
Family Conversations
Seattle Children’s Hospital, Bothell Campus
Mollyshannon Neel, Program Coordinator
2525 220th Street SE #100
Bothell, WA 98021
Phone: (425) 482-4182, (425) 482-4185
Email: mollyshannon.neel@seattlechildrens.org
Early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. We
have community based play groups, family support groups, and sign
language classes for Pierce County families, in natural environments.
Family Health Hotline

155 NE 100th St. #500
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (800) 322-2588
TTY: 711
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Family Health Hotlline helps families with children who have special needs
find evaluation services, parent supports, school services, resources for
childcare and summer camps.
Family Reconciliation Services

Children and Family Services, DSHS
1949 South State Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 983-6200
Phone: Intake, daytime (253) 983-6100
Tollfree: Intake, daytime (800) 422-7517
Fax: (253) 593-5066
Tollfree: (888) 235-7638
TTY: (253) 593-5149
FRS is a voluntary program serving runaway adolescents and youth in
conflict with their families. The program targets adolescents between the
ages of 13-17. FRS services are meant to resolve crisis situations and
prevent unnecessary out of home placement. They are not long term
services. The services will assess and stabilize the family's situation. The
goal is to return the family to a pre-crisis state and to work with the family to
identify alternative methods of handling similar conflicts. If longer-term
service needs are identified, FRS will help facilitate getting the youth and
his/her family into on-going services.
Family Renewal Shelter

6835 Pacific Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98408
24-hour crisis line: (253) 475-9010
National 24-hour crisis line: (888) 550-3915
Fax: (253) 475-0848
Email: staff@dvhelp.com
Website: www.familyrenewalshelter.org
The Family Renewal Shelter offers a wide variety of services, some of them
quite unique, including a national 24-hour domestic violence crisis line, case
management and legal referrals to help families with legal issues, housing,
educational and employment searches, relocation and change of identity,
emergency advocacy and transportation, on-site animal kennel, donated
cars in good condition for residents to use who come to the shelter without
transportation, on-site auto repair shop where volunteer mechanics repair
residents' vehicles, on-site warehouse to store valued possessions,
transitional housing for up to 18 months where residents receive intensive
on-going case management and a host of other services preparing them for
independent living in permanent housing.
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Family to Family Health Information Center

PAVE
Tacoma, WA 98465
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Fax: (253) 566-8052
TTY: (800) 872-7368
Tollfree: (800) 572-7368
Email: jmccormick@wapave.org
Website: http://www.familyvoicesofwashington.com/
The Family to Family Health Information Center is a program of PAVE that
serves families who have children and youth with special health care needs
from birth to18 years of age. The program works in collaboration with the
State Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), the
Medical Home Project, Children’s Hospital and other parent professional
groups. We provide individual information on advocating for your child in
the health care system and refer you to resources that are available in
Washington state that provide information or support in navigating the
health care maze. To schedule training, find resources or get support, visit
our website, email or call.
Federal Communications Commission Consumer Center

445 12th Street SW
Tollfree: (888) 225-5322
TTY: (888) 835-5322
Fax: (866) 418-0232
Email: fccinfo@fcc.gov
Website: www.fcc.gov
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United
States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was
established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with
regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television,
wire, satellite, and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the
District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Diagnostic and Prevention Network (FAS DPN)

Clinic
Center on Human Development & Disability (CHDD), Univ. of Wash.
Susan Astley, Ph.D., Director
Box 357920
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 598-0555, (206) 598-7666
Fax: (206) 598-7815
Email: fasdclin@uw.edu
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Website: http://depts.washington.edu/fasdpn/htmls/your-clinic-visit.htm
The University of Washington FAS DPN is a diagnostic clinic for Fetal
Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Provides diagnoses of FASD and
makes referrals for services to prevent secondary disabilities among
individuals with FASD. Clinic serves individuals of all ages (infants to adults)
who have a confirmed prenatal alcohol exposure. The mission of the FAS
DPN is prevention of FASD through screening, diagnosis, intervention,
training, and research.
Fife School District #417

Fife, WA 98424
Phone: (253) 517-1053
Fax: (253) 517-1053
Website: www.fifeschools.com
Superintendent: Dr. Stephen McCammon, (253) 517-1000,
Fax: (253) 517-1052
Special Education Program Director: Nancy Fitta, (253) 517-1053
Find A Ride.org
Sound Transit
Tollfree: (800) 201-4900
TTY: 711
Email: info@findaride.org
Website: www.findaride.org
This website is a project of Sound Transit. It provides a searchable
database for people with special needs, case managers and agencies to
find special needs transportation services in the Central Puget Sound
Region. The database provides information on transit agencies; other
transportation providers; agencies which help riders pick providers or
arrange for rides; agencies which pay for rides; rideshare and vanpool
information; home deliver; and programs which lend, rent or purchase
vehicles for people with special needs.
First Choice In-Home Care:
2020 124th Ave NE #C-206

Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 881-8304
3700 Pacific Hwy. East #308

Fife, WA 98424
Phone: (253) 926-2230
Tollfree: (877) 747-5090
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Website: www.fcihc.com
Serving King, Pierce & Snohomish Counties since 1999
First Choice In-Home Care provides personalized care services and
assistance with day-to-day activities to people of all ages, physical
conditions and cognitive abilities. First Choice In-Home Care provides the
best possible in-home care services and always provides care you can trust.
Our philosophy is simple...answer the phone, be responsive and understand
and care about the details. Over the many years, since 1999, we have
developed a unique knowledge base from providing in-home care services
to individuals and families with diverse needs and care requirements. We
utilize this experience and knowledge to assist us in providing the care
services you require. At First Choice In-Home Care, we provide the best
possible in-home care services and always provide care you can trust. Call
or visit our website for more detailed information.
First 5 FUNdamentals of Pierce County

1501 Pacific Ave, Suite 203
c/o United Way of Pierce County
PO Box 2215
Tacoma, WA 98401
Website: http://www.first5fundamentals.org/
The first five years of a child’s life are fundamental for their success in
school and beyond. Our community is full of resources to support young
children and their families achieve this goal. First 5 FUNdamentals of Pierce
County was formed so that all these resources can work together to serve
the children of our community, as an easy-to-access network. First 5
FUNdamentals partners include school districts and other educational
institutions, public health organizations, referral agencies, family support
agencies, and many others. You can find a complete list of community
partners and information about how they work individually and together on
our website.
FISH Food Banks of Pierce County

First United Methodist Church of Tacoma
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 383-3164
Fax: (253) 383-0964
Website: http://www.fishfoodbanks.org
Providing food and more for individuals in need with compassion, dignity
and respect. Our goal is to provide each client with enough nutritious food
to make three meals a day for three consecutive days. No one in need is
turned away. FISH Food Banks of Pierce County is a 501(c)3 non-profit
ecumenical organization of volunteers providing food to individuals in need
through our seven food bank locations and our mobile food bank.
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Since 1973, FISH has been providing food for Pierce County residents on a
non-discriminatory basis. Our staff consists of five full-time employees and
more than 600 volunteers. Call for a site location near you. Find us on
Facebook.
Fort Lewis Autism Support Group

Cheryl Beene
Phone: (253) 589-2572
Email: beeneworks@aol.com
The JBLM Autism Support Group provides individuals, families, and
professionals with various types of assistance including: local
resources (including education, health care options or social services),
advocacy, educational trainings and community events. Our members have
years of background navigating the military lifestyle and the challenges of
raising an individual with special needs. Please call or email Cheryl Beene
for further assistance and updates on current events
Foster Care Resources Network (FCRN)

7829 Pacific Avenue, PO Box 9573
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 473-9252
Support Line: (800) 301-1868
Fax: (253) 473-3780
In addition to support group meetings, FCRN offers a resource library,
clothing bank, hygiene packets, support services, and an equipment bank.
Recruits foster families and has statewide telephone program for foster
families and relatives caregivers who need support.
Foundation for Multicultural Solutions

2316 South State Street #B
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 572-3214
Provides multicultural family-centered support services through early
intervention, family intervention for at-risk youth, educational programs,
support groups, drug & alcohol youth classes, adult parenting classes, DUI
victims panel, enhancement opportunities, and advocacy.
Frank and Son’s Construction

8204 Portland Ave. East
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 476-8042
Fax: (253) 476-1170
Email: office@frankandsonsconstruction.com
Website: www.frankandsonsconstruction.com
We are a general contractor promoting home modifications for a person’s
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individual needs. We can work with occupational therapists or we can do the

consulting ourselves. We work with the person to find their needs, whether
it’s visual problems, strength problems, reach problems, accessibility
problems, or other areas that need to be modified so the home is livable for
the individual.
Franklin Pierce School District #402

315 South 129th St.
Tacoma, WA 98444
Phone: (253) 298-3051
Fax: (253) 298-3017
Website: www.fpschools.org
Superintedent: Frank Hewins (253) 298-3010
Special Education Director: Bill Rasplica (253) 298-3051
Program Specialist: Laura Matson (253) 298-3056
Program Specialist: Kelly McClure (253) 298-3049
Program Specialist: Ruth Tiger (253) 298-3037
Friendly Horse Acres

Laverne Harris
302 Sergeant Street North
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: (360) 825-3628, (253) 224-4639
Email:friendlaverne@friendlyhorse.com
Website:www.friendlyhorseacers.com
In 2004, Friendly Horse Acres became incorporated as a non-profit
organization. Now everyone, no matter their circumstances, can enjoy the
horses and ponies. Contributions are welcome. Sponsorship programs are
also available. Please contact Laverne to hear more detailed information if
you child has special needs or to know more about services that are offered.
Find us on Facebook.
Friends of Rainier (FOR)

Tom Dean, PO Box 817
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: (425) 822-7206
Email: for@seanet.com
Website: www.friendsofrainier.org
Friends of Rainier (FOR) is the recognized support group of families,
guardians, and friends of the residents of Rainier School in Buckley. FOR
is a non-profit corporation. We promote the general welfare of all people
with developmental disabilities, but especially those at Rainier School.
We meet regularly as a group with Rainier School staff, and raise funds to
organize socials, parties, and picnics on campus. We also publish a
newsletter.
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frienDs of Western Washington

Shannon French, frienDs Parent Leader
Phone: (253) 224-0397
Email: Shannon.French@hotmail.com
Susan Jackson, Parent to Parent Coordinator
Phone: (253) 565-2266
Email: sjackson@wapave.org
We celebrate our children and each of their unique abilities. We meet new
parents when they are provided education, support, and understanding. We
respect each family’s parenting style and medical choices. We offer play
groups in varies locations. Call for schedule and location & find us on
FACEBOOK.
Fusion (Friends United to Shelter the Indigent Oppressed and Needy)

PO Box 23934
Phone: (253) 874-1257
Fax: (615) 858-5869
E-Mail: Info@fusionfederalway.org
Website: www.fusionfederalway.org
Fusion is a non-profit organization in Federal Way, Washington, with a
mission to provide housing and support services to the homeless in our
community so they will have a safe, secure environment as they work
toward self-sufficiency.
G.A.P.P. - Group Action for Peninsula People

c/o Donna Bowen
PO Box 1003
Wauna, WA 98395
Phone: (253) 857-7183
Fax: (253) 857-8323
The vision of GAPP is to assure community members with developmental
disabilities that they wil be able to live productive lives within their
community. This will be accomplished with the support and in the interest of
the community. One of GAPP's objectives is to facilitate person-centered
planning activities and support of individuals and their families on an on-
going basis.
GATEWAYS for Youth and Families

Tacoma, WA 98446
Phone: (253) 383-4361
Fax: (253) 305-0112
Website: www.gatewaysforyouth.org
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Gateways for Youth and Families has been shaping young lives, providing a
community safety net, and transforming families so they can thrive since
1890. Services provided include: foster care and adoption, early childhood
learning center, family services, visitation and safe exchange.
General Spinal Cord Injury Resources

Good Samaritan Hospital Therapeutic Recreation
407 15th Avenue SE, PO Box 190
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 697-1807
Fax: (253) 697-5180
Call for general spinal cord injury resources, including education and peer
support.
Geriatrics Dental Group (55 and over)

728 So. 320th Street #A
Phone: (253) 839-1300
Reduced fee, interest-free payment plans, wheelchair accessible and non-
ambulatory care. General dentistry, removable prosthetics, and extraction.
Gig Harbor Group Home

Tahoma Associates
Kim Kullman, Manager
6520 Soundview Drive
Phone: (253) 851-3716
Email: tahomakim@yahoo.com
Girl Scouts of Western Washington

DuPont Girl Scout Center
1000 Davis Place
PO Box 770
DuPont, WA 98327
Phone: (253) 475-0307
Fax: (253) 473-0969
Tollfree: (800) 541-9852
Email: info@ girlscoutsww.org
Website: www.girlscoutsww.org
Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated soley to girls in
grades K-12. Partnering with caring adult volunteers, girls build leadership
skills by designing fun and challenging activities that empower them to
discover, connect, and take action around issues that concern them.
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GLADD
Geri Lavin
South Park Community Center (Asia Pacific Cultural Center)
4851 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 223-4800
GLADD holds monthly dances the 3rd Friday of each month Sept.-June at
South Park Community Center. The dances are for adults with
developmental disabilities 18 years and older. Time 6-8 pm. $4 dollar
donation is suggested.
Good Citizen Dog Training

Deborah Rosen
Phone: (253) 752-6878
Website: www.goodcitizendog.com
Good Citizen Dog offers positive, reward-based dog training services in the
greater Tacoma area to include group dog training classes at all levels,
private sessions in basic obedience and private consultations to address
and correct problem behaviors, including aggression. Discounts to those
with disabilities.
Good Samaritan Hospital - Rehabilitation Center

407 15th Avenue SE, Puyallup, WA 98371
Inpatient Rehab
Phone: (253) 697-5192
Fax: (253) 697-5188
Outpatient Neuro-Rehab
Phone: (253) 697-1640
Fax: (253) 697-1640
Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Phone: (253) 697-2065
Fax: (253) 697-5157
Hand Therapy
Phone: (253) 697-1647
Fax: (253) 697-1650
Website: http://www.multicare.org/goodsam/untitled
At the Good Samaritan Regional Rehabilitation Center, we are committed to
providing quality physical and cognitive rehabilitation services for people of
all ages. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for a variety of conditions
including orthopedic injuries, stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, work
injuries and more.
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Good Sheperd Lutheran Church

140 East 56th
Tacoma, WA 98404
Phone: (253) 473-4848
Fax: (253) 473-4849 (call first)
Small food bank (by apointment only) and a free meal every Tuesday at
6 pm.
Good to Be Home Care

4421 S. Orchard St.
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 588-4344
Fax: (253) 588-3033
Tollfree; (866) 588-4344
Email:mail@goodtobehomecare.com
Website: www.goodtobehomecare.com
Good To Be Home Care provides Pierce County’s DDA clients with both
Personal Care (MPC or Waiver) and Respite Care services in the client’s
home. We serve people with a wide variety of care needs, regardless of age
or location in the county. We work closely with our clients to ensure their
satisfaction and well-being by providing all the home care agency services
authorized by DDA. Contact your DDA case manager or call us directly
anytime for more information. Good To Be Home Care also provides
personal care and homemaking services to many veterans and private-pay
individuals in both Pierce and Thurston Counties seeking help with their
daily activities.
Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment

Toby Olson
PO Box 9046
Olympia, WA 98507
Phone: (360) 486-5890
Provides statewide advocacy and leadership to empower the disability
community to obtain equality of opportunity and maximum independence.
Graham and Graham, LLC

Eldercare Consultant
PO Box 112212, Tacoma, WA 98411
Tollfree: (888) 217-1655
Email: info@G-Gec.com
Website: www.grahamandgrahamllc.com
Graham & Graham LLC is owned and operated by partners Jerry Graham,
CSA and Michelle Graham, CSA. The Grahams and their outstanding team
of Eldercare Consultants are committed to providing seniors and their
families with options that make sense – options based on specific medical
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and care needs, financial situations, as well as personal desires and

preferences. Locally owned and operated by Certified Senior Advisors with
over 36 years combined local long term care industry experience. A free
service for families seeking information on costs and how care is paid for
and senior housing and care options. VA benefits may be available to those
who served during a period of wartime or for widowed spouses.
Great Plains Assistance Dogs Foundation

920 Short Street
PO Box 513
Jud, ND 58454
Phone: (701) 685-2290
Tollfree: (877) 737-8364
Website: www.greatplainsdogs.com
Trains dogs to assist people with various disabilities. Mission is to assist
individuals with disabilities to gain greater independence and opportunity by
use of trained working assistant dogs.
Great Schools
Website: www.greatschools.org
Looking for schools in your community? Visit this website to explore top-
rated schools, find local information, talk "school" with local parents, and
much more.
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare

9330 59th Avenue SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 581-7020
Fax: (253) 620-5140
Website: www.glmhc.org
Crisis Services: (800) 576-7764
We provide outpatient services to children, families, adults, older adults and
military, including: clinical case management, solution-focused brief therapy,
medication management, vocational services, residential services, and crisis
intervention services.
Green River Community College

Jean Carlson, Accommodations Coordinator, Disability Support Services
12401 SE 320th Street
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 833-9111 x 2631
Fax: (253) 288-3471
TTY: (253) 288-3359
Email: dss@greenriver.edu
Website: www.greenriver.edu/dss
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The Disability Support Services Office is committed to equal access for all
students on campus.
Gregory F. Logue, Attorney at Law

2115 N. 30th #203
Tacoma, WA 98403
Phone: (253) 272-9788
Fax: (253) 272-9876
Areas of expertise: Social Security/SSI.
Greyhound
510 Puyallup Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: (253) 383-4621
Tollfree: (800) 752-4841
Website: www.greyhound.com
Guide Dogs for the Blind

National Office
PO Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 94915
Tollfree: (800) 295-4050
Email: information@guidedogs.com
Website: www.guidedogs.com
California Campus:
350 Los Ranchitos Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: (415) 499-4000
Fax: (415) 499-4035
Oregon Campus:
32901 S.E. Kelso Road
Boring, OR 98009
Phone: (503) 668-2100
Fax: (503) 668-2141
We create a truly unique partnership between two beings - a collaboration

that enhances the individual potential of each partner. A place where the
dog and the person have better lives together than either would have apart.
HANDLE Institute
Larry Lakes, Executive Director
PO Box 6264
Bend, OR 97708
Phone: (541) 639-1588
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Fax: (415) 230-4695

Email: Larry.Lakes@handle.org
Website www.handle.org
We provide an effective, non-drug alternative for identifying and treating
most neurodevelopment disorders across the lifespan including Autism,
ADD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disabilities and Tourette
Syndrome. Handle incorporates research and techniques from many
disciplines. It includes principles and perspectives from medicine,
rehabilitation, psychology, education, and nutrition. It is founded on an
interactive, developmental model of human functioning. The Handle
Institute offers clinical services, community information, and professional
training programs. We have three practitioners and one screener in Seattle,
Washington.
Happy Days Daycare/Preschool

Sabrina Green, Director
8311 27th St. West
Phone: (253) 566-7195
Harbor Mobile Crew

Tahoma Associates
Kim Kullman, Manager
1545 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 851-2170
Fax: (253) 857-2031
Email: tahomakim@yahoo.com
Offers structured, long-term employment in the least restrictive work
enviroment possible. Trained mobile crews of 5-8 workers are used to
service grounds & maintenance. Merged with Tahoma Associates in 1998
and also provides individual employment contracts.
Hayes Child Development Center

Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood Campus
Angela Johnson, Director
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 589-5531, (253) 589-5721
Serves individuals ages 4 weeks to 12 years. Student parents receive
prioroity slots. Community members welcome. DSHS subsidy accepted.
NAEYC accredited.
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HDIS (Home Delivery Incontinence Supplies)

9385 Dielman Ind. Dr.
Olivette, MO 63132
Tollfree: (800) 269-4663
Email: CustCare@hdis.com
Website: www.hdis.com
HDIS has been serving customers since 1986 with the sole purpose of
making incontinence products convenient, affordable and less embarrassing
to purchase. We do this by delivering high quality bladder control products
right to your door step in discreet packaging. There are no shipping fees
inside the continental U.S. and only a small order charge of $1.95, no matter
how big your order is! Please visit our website for more detailed information
regarding additional supplies and services. Visit us on Facebook.
Hearing, Speech & Deafness Center

3516 South 47th Street #200
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 475-0782
Fax: (253) 475-1188
TTY: (253) 474-1748
Tollfree: (866) 698-1748 (TTY)
Tollfree: (866) 421-5560 (Voice)
Videophone: (253) 292-2209
Email: tacoma@hsdc.org
Website: www.hsdc.org
Provides professional services and technology to people of all ages who
experience hearing loss, speech and language impairment, or who are deaf.
The services include: early intervention and support for families with deaf
and hard of hearing children, free hearing and speech evaluation and
therapy, comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid sales and
services, assistive listening and signaling devices, job placement and
vocational evaluation, and community education.
HeartWarming Care
7610 40th Street West #100, University Place, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 460-1574
Fax: (253) 460-1579
Website: www.heartwarmingcare.com
Sometimes it is hard to ask for help, but it is even harder to provide care for
an aging senior or disabled person alone. Heartwarming Care offers in-
home respite care in Pierce, Thurston and King counties to provide family
members with some time off and peace of mind knowing that their family
member is being well cared for. This allows for a more healthy family
relationship and time for the caregiver to focus on his or her own personal
needs. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist.
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Helping Hand House

4321 2nd Street SW
Puyallup, WA 98371
Phone: (253) 848-6096
Fax: (253) 770-1548
Email: info@helpinghandhouse.org
Website: www.helpinghandhouse.org
Helping Hand House is dedicated to ending family homelessness by
providing caring support, education, and innovative programs designed to
empower families to achieve self-sufficiency. Helping Hand House develops
and implements model programs in partnership with community resources
to strengthen families with children while contributing to healthier
communities. Find us on Facebook.
Hilltop Family Support Center

Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department Family Center
McCarver Elementary, 2141 South J Street, Room 2
Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 571-4933
Fax: (253) 627-4588
HIV/STD Services
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department
Claudia Catastini, Program Supervisor, Kim Ingram, Clinic Lead
3629 South D Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
Phone: (253) 798-3805
Fax: (253) 798-7666
TTY: (253) 798-6050
Website: www.tpchd.org
We offer afternoon HIV testing clinic - HIV testing free for high risk persons.
For those who don't qualify for free testing, we have standard testing for a
fee of $25 and Rapid Testing for a fee of $40.00. (Note: We do not offer
rapid testing after 3:30 pm.) We also offer HEP-C testing for injection drug
users and their sex partners. Please contact our office for more detailed
information or visit our website.
Hollyrod Foundation
Website: www.hollyrod.org
Inspired by a father and a son, HollyRod Foundation was formed in 1997 by
actress, Holly Robinson Peete and her husband former NFL quarterback
Rodney Peete. The HollyRod Foundation is dedicated to providing
compassionate care to those living with autism and Parkinson’s disease.
Efforts of the HollyRod Foundation are providing a better quality of life for
individuals and their families. Visit our website for more information.
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Home & Family Life Department

Bates Technical College
2201 S. 78th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: (253) 680-7500
Fax: (253) 680-7501
Website: www.bates.ctc.edu/family
Offers parenting programs for parents with children birth through teens,
including cooperative pre-schools, ECEAP, parent-infant program and
parent-toddler program. Call for more detailed information.
Home and Community Services

Aging and Disability Services Administration, DSHS
1949 S. State St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 476-7200
Fax: (253) 597-4161
Tollfree: (800) 442-5129
Residential Care Services Complaint Line: (800) 562-6078
TTY: (253) 593-5471
Actively develop needed long-term care services, including adult family
homes, assisted living, adult residential care, and home care services
preferred by those with disabilities. Works with Area Agencies on Aging,
Community Services Division, Division of Developmental Disabilities,
Regional Support Networks, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Tribal
Governments, Medical Assistance Administration, Mental Health Division,
Department of Health, and other entities to coordinate services and to
develop needed long-term care. Provides protective services and support to
the elderly and others with disabling conditions. Assures quality in
residential care and in-home care settings by providing on-going case
management and quality assurance consultation. Works in partnership with
Residential Care Services and AASA. Call with concerns or complaints for
nursing homes, boarding homes, adult family homes, ICF/MR and certified
supported facilities.
Home Care Referral Registry of Washington State

(serving Pierce & Kitsap Counties)
Judy Allen-Flynn, Program Manager
10828 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW #210
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 617-7715 x 2
Toll free: (855) 751-2035
Fax: (253) 589-1514
Email: judyaf@prninc.net
Website: www.hcrr.wa.gov
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The Home Care Referral Registry is a free, state-funded, program to help

people receiving Medicaid Personal Care Hours, DDSA, respite care hours,
or find pre-screened providers in the COPES Program. It is a data-base
search and match program to help find a provider who best matches the
client’s needs. Once a match is made, we refer a list of possible providers to
the client for them to interview. All of the providers in the database have
been interviewed and had a yearly background check successfully
completed. We can assist the case managers with contracting and starting
the fingerprint process. Call for more detailed information.
Hope Clinic / Developmental Vision Association:
Allenmore Terrace Office - Bldg. #215

3315 South 23rd St.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 925-1288
Creekside Office Building

9633 Levin Road NW #201
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: (360) 613-0181
The Place - Bldg. #10

12301 N.E. 10th Place #302
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 462-7800
Tollfree: (866) 251-5581
Fax: (425) 455-3019
Email: staff@hopecliniconline.com
Website: www.hopecliniconline.com
Doctor and vision clinic.
Hope Furnishings
117 Puyallup Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: (253) 627-4199
Website: http://www.nwfurniturebank.org/hope-furnishings
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HopeFurnishings
Hope Furnishings is the retail department of the NW Furniture Bank
established in May of 2012, operating upstairs in the same convenient
location and open to the public Wednesday-Saturday from 10-6 at 117
Puyallup Avenue in the Tacoma Dome district. The store was created as a
means to further sustain the work and mission of NWFB, through the resale
of selected new, gently used and vintage furniture and decor donations.
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Revenues generated from retail sales may then be used to purchase high
demand items such as twin mattresses and small dressers most suitable for
our furniture bank clients, resulting in greater efficiency of inventory
management for the benefit of the families served by NWFB. A $100
purchase at Hope Furnishings makes it possible for NW Furniture Bank to
buy a twin bed. Our retail customers find great values offered on name
brand floor samples, gently used and vintage furnishings, and leave with the
knowledge they have helped others less fortunate through their purchase.
Hope Furnishings accepts Visa and MasterCard, debit cards, and cash.
Delivery is available to a limited service area for an additional fee. You can
preview dozens of items weekly by typing Hope Furnishings in the search
field of the Craigslist furniture site. Be sure to Like us on Facebook for
special events and sales just for our followers!
Hope Guest Home

Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 627-3620
Fax: (253) 627-3626
For women who are diagnosed with a mental illness and also have a case
manager provided by a mental health professional who cannot live
independently.
HopeSparks
6424 North 9th Street
Tacoma, WA 98406
Phone: (253) 565-4484
Fax: (253) 565-5823
Website: www.hopesparks.org
Offers a mental health clinic, which specializes in providing services for
adults, children and families. Therapy focuses on a variety of areas,
including attention deficit disorder, angry/aggressive behavior, and
parenting issues. Comprehensive assessment resulting in treatment plan
agreed upon by parent and child. Also provides therapy for children who
are victims of sexual abuse and can work with those who have an eatting
disorder, along with a dietician. We also house the Relatives Raising
Relatives Program. We offer a sliding fee scale.
Hospitality Kitchen
Catholic Community Services - Tahoma Center Building
Jim Anderson, Director
1323 S. Yakima Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone: (253) 502-2763
Fax: (253) 572-3675
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Website: www.ccsww.org/familyservices/
In a safe, welcoming environment, the Hospitality Kitchen serves breakfast
from 8:30-9:30 and lunch between 11:00-12:30. Provided for homeless and
other low-income people. At the kitchen, guests are treated with dignity and
respect as they learn of other available services while eating a wholesome
meal. Onsite we have VA outreach, South Sound Outreach (helping people
apply for food stamps and medical through DSHS and Social Security
Disability), Chaplin, Psychologist, and distribute coats, hats, toiletries and
blankets. We provide a day sleeping area and long term lockers for
storage. Call for more detailed information.
Housing and Employment Link Program (HELP)

TACID
Mary Beth Quincey Housing Manager, x 14
Linda Stosalovich Housing & Employment Specialist, x 25
Tacoma, WA 98466
Phone: (253) 565-9000
Fax: (253) 565-5578
Tollfree: (877) 538-2243
TTY: (253) 565-3468
Email: marybeth@tacid.org
Email: linda@tacid.org
Website: www.tacid.org
Assists persons with disabilities in locating housing that is both accessible
and affordable. Provides information and referral, individual housing
counseling, promotes the establishment of accessible and affordable
housing, provides consultation and educational presentations, maintains an
up-to-date registry on affordable housing, and provides assessment /
evaluation for ADA regulations. Also provides a job club, career counseling,
job search, resume updating, and cover letter writing to assist in finding
employment.
HousingSearchNW.org - Housing Locator Service

Phone: (206) 239-1717
Email: HousingSearchNW@Seattlehousing.org
Website: www.HousingSearchNW.org
Welcome to HousingSearchNW.org - a free resource to help you find a
home in the state of Washington that fits your needs and budget. Property
owner and managers can post apartments or homes for rent any time, which
means that our list is always current. We update our listing daily so be sure
to check back often.
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Howard Graham, Attorney at Law

PO Box 7096
Tacoma, WA 98417
Phone: (253) 272-4622
Fax: (253) 507-8632
Disability and Social Security law.
HumanWare
1 UPS Way
PO Box 800
Champlain NY, 12919
Tollfree: (800) 722-3393
Fax: (888) 871-4828
Email: us.info@humanware.com
Website: www.humanware.com
Provides hardware, software, and training for people with visual impairments
to independently access and manage print and electronic information. Our
staff is comprised of professionals with expertise in all aspects of
employment, education, technology, and performance of day-to-day tasks
for persons with visual impairments. Find us on Facebook.
IDSC for Life - International Down Syndrome Coalition

Linda and Jerrica
Phone: (901) 413-2047
Email: lindanargi1@yahoo.com, idsc.connections@gmail.com
Website: www.idscforlife.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDSCforLIFE
IDSC for Life is dedicated to serving individuals with Down Syndrome from
conception throughout their lives. We will achieve this by supporting
families who have been given a prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome.
We extend our heartfelt compassion, and hope and healing to parents who
were pressured to terminate, and ended their pregnancy because of Down
Syndrome diagnosis and later regret their decision. The IDSC does not
attach itself to any specific religion or political party.
Imagine Behavioral & Developmental Services

Quinanna Robins
Phone: (509) 328-2740
Email: info@imaginebehavior.com
Website: www.imaginebehavior.com
Life is full of laughter and joy, but it can also involve some serious
challenges. Supporting and caring for a person with a developmental
disability, learning disability, autism, mental health illness, challenging or
problem behaviors or living with a disability can be a difficult challenge. If
you find yourself in this situation, Imagine is here for you. With all the

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AGENCY SERVICE DESCRIPTIONS

A New Sunrise Counseling

A Place Called Hope

A Step Ahead in Pierce County

AAA Residential Services

Aacres WA operates 15 intensive tenant support (ITS) programs throughout

Absolute Mobility Center

6053 Tacoma Mall Blvd.

21704 87th Ave. SE

Absolute Mobility Center is your custom wheelchair van dealer throughout

Abundant Laughter Childcare

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy (ADWAS)

Access Point 4 Housing (AP4H)

ACT Today! For Military Families

Adolescent Health Transition Project

Adult Day Health Center

Adult Family Homes:

Michelle’s Place - (253) 503-1863

Adult Protective Services

1949 S. State St.

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or

Adult Services, Developmental Disabilities

Advanced Health Care

Advanced Puyallup Dentistry

Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)

Aging & Disability Resources (ADR)

Alice’s Precious Jewels Childcare & Learning Center

All American Hearing (Life is Worth Hearing)

6020 Main Street SW #F

American Association on Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (A.A.I.D.D.)

American Council of the Blind

American Medical & Rental Supply:

4358 South Washington

American Music Therapy Association

American Red Cross - Mount Rainier Chapter

Americans with Disabilities Act Office (ADA)

Andrea McNeely, Attorney at Law

Angel Flight West

Angelman Syndrome, Pacific Northwest Foundation

Anzi Dental Centers:

3711 Pacific Ave. #300

4202 10th Street SE

8412 Myers Road #104

General dentist services. Accepts Medicare/Medicaid (dual) patients and

Apple Health for Kids

Arc News, Arc of King County

Arc of Washington State

Arcadia Health Care

ARCADIA provides in-home personal care, errands, house-keeping and

ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center

ARK Institute of Learning (Applied Research Knowledge)

Around the Sound - Transportation Specialist

Asian Counseling Services

Asian/Pacific Senior Daycare

Assistance Dog Club of Puget Sound

Assistive Technology and Disability Services

Associated Ministries works to build community that is humane,

Attorney Referral Services

Autism Pathways (Your Child-Your Hopes-Progress Realized)

Autism Services Online

Autism Society of America (ASA)

Autism Society of Washington