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"Our mission is to ensure high quality behavioral healthcare for children from birth through 17 and their families by: Leading and supporting statewide efforts to establish and strengthen a comprehensive system of care for children and families; and Building and participating in collaborative partnerships among families and child service providers across agencies and disciplines."

"The Office of Developmental Services (ODS) is dedicated to joining in partnership with all available state and local resources toward the development of communities (community providers and training centers) that support and affirm all persons with intellectual disabilities and their families as participating and contributing members."

" The Maryland Disability Determination Services (DDS) claims examiners, staff physicians and psychologists determine the eligibility of Maryland applicants for Social Security Administration's (SSA) two disability programs."

NOVA Brain Injury Services

Welcome to the VirginiaNavigator family of websites - providing you with a link to vital information and guidance - supporting independence, dignity and quality of life by providing access to programs and services available in your community.

Northern Virginia Regional Commission Quick Guide Online: names and phone numbers of human services in Northern Virginia.

Fairfax County Schools Career and Transition Services

"The Assistive Technology Network of Virginia addresses priorities of VDOE with centralized coordination, implementation, and dissemination of information about the laws which define AT devices and services, the process of consideration of AT by Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams, and AT assessment and resources."

The Commonwealth of Virginia RoadMap to Services: A resource guide for people with disabilities, long term illnesses, and the elderly

Funded by the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging of the US Department of Health and Human Services, State Lifespan Respite Programs or Projects are run by a designated state government lead agency, which works in collaboration with a state respite coalition and an Aging and Disability Resource Center. Their purpose is to implement statewide systems of coordinated, community-based respite for family caregivers caring for individuals with special needs of all ages. Thirty states and the District of Columbia have received Lifespan Respite grants from ACL/AoA and they are identified below with their contact information.

Provides early intervention supports and services to infants and toddlers from birth through age 2 who are not developing as expected or who have a medical condition that can delay normal development.

MISSION: Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.

Autism resource guide for USA

Training to improve care giver communication with Service members, Veterans and their Families by providing behavioral health professionals easy access to nationally accredited free online CEU courses in military culture, the impact of combat stress and deployment on children and families.

Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit for adolescence to adulthood.

Virginia Medicaid Long Term Care & Waiver Services

The Parent Resource Center of the Fairfax County Public Schools promotes parent awareness of the services provided by the Fairfax County Public Schools for children with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities and their families. The Center encourages parent participation in the educational decision-making process and provides seminars, training programs, and information to foster the parent/professional partnership.

"DBH contracts with community based providers to provide mental health services and supports. You can contact a provider of your choice directly or call the Access Helpline for assistance. DBH certifies each provider to ensure conformity to federal and District regulations and monitors quality of care."

"PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities"

For more than 60 years, The Arc has been on the front lines in making change happen for people diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and a range of diagnoses across the spectrum of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc is the nation's leading advocate for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and the premier provider of the supports and services people want and need.