Find resources for families and caregivers raising children with disabilities to help in accessing needed services, including State and local examples.
Benefits for Children With Disabilities
Social Security Administration
Provides an overview of specific support programs, services, and benefits for children with disabilities.
Caregiver Guide for Special Needs
Care.com (2017)
Gives information and advice to help overcome challenges and understand the needs of those with disabilities.
Caregiving Tips for Families of People With Disabilities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
Provides information for family caregivers to help those with disabilities stay safe and healthy.Center for Parent Information and Resources
Lists articles and information about disorders and disabilities, resources, parent support groups, and services.
Family Engagement and Children With Disabilities: A Resource Guide for Educators and Parents (PDF - 142 KB)
Ferrel (2012)
Harvard Family Research Project
Presents a resource guide available for download to help parents and other caregivers promote successful outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.
For Families
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (2017)
Helps families understand their rights, connect with other families, and find resources related to caring for children with disabilities.
Grand Resources: A Grandparent's and Other Relative's Guide to Raising Children With Disabilities (PDF - 2,110 KB)
Generations United (2013)
Explains how grandparents and other relative caregivers can access services for children with disabilities.
Guideposts for Success: Family Involvement and Supports
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
Presents useful information and resources for families of youth with disabilities.
Innovative Strategies
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth
Improves services to youth with disabilities throughout the workforce system by making information available on quality workforce development programs and practices. Both State and local practices are featured.
State and local examples
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Financial Assistance
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension
Provides grandparents with information about financial assistance that is available in the State of Florida for grandfamilies.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren With Disabilities in South Carolina (PDF - 631 KB)
South Carolina Office on Aging
Describes various developmental disabilities and offers information on health insurance, services, and Federal programs that can assist caregivers.
Resource Guide for Families of Children With Disabilities or Developmental Delays: 2017 (PDF - 10,640 KB)
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (2016)
Gives families and caregivers in the State of New York the information and resources they need to learn about caring for a child with a disability or developmental delay.