FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES
Family Support Services provide a broad spectrum of options for parents, caregivers and siblings of people with developmental disabilities. It is a lifeline for Bay Area families struggling with the challenges of raising a child or assisting an adult family member who has one or more developmental disabilities. Parents and families receive individualized support and help with planning, problem-solving, and navigating service delivery systems to obtain needed services.
Professional assistance is offered in areas such as education, housing, legal rights, health, respite, finding services that best fit a child’s needs, and planning for long-term care options.
Community activities include:
Support groups for parents & siblings
Information & referral
Community outreach
Resources
Advocacy
PARCA speaker series
Group recreational activities