Advocacy

• Parent-to-Parent USA
• Parent Training and Information Centers
• Family Voices
• Protection and Advocacy
• State DD Council

Disaster Preparedness

• Ready America - State and local government Disaster and Emergency Response Agencies and Resources 

Early Intervention and Education

• Early Intervention Program
• Head Start Program - Head Start Locator
• Special Education Programs
• Graduation (Diploma or Certificate)

Education

• EDUCATION DIRECTORY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
  The DoD's new Education Directory for Children with Special provides useful, practical information for families of military dependents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and assignment personnel when considering assignment locations in California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
  The directory provides the following information:
  • brief summaries of national and state policies related to ASD, including the latest evidence-based practices for children with ASD
  • profiles and contact information for districts that serve military installations in the selected states
  • a representative list of effective resources
  • suggestions and resources to assist families during the educational transition of their child with ASD

Employment and Housing Assistance

• Department of Fair Employment and Housing

Health Care

• Bravekids
• TRICARE
• Medicaid
• State Medicaid
• WIC C.H.I.R.P. (Children's Health Information Resource Page)

Legal and Finances

• Age of Majority - 18
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) - The IHSS Program pays for services for people 65 years of age, or disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also eligible for IHSS. IHSS is considered an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities. The types of services which can be authorized through IHSS are housecleaning, meal preparation, laundry, grocery shopping, personal care services, accompaniment to medical appointments, and protective supervision for the mentally impaired.
• Local Social Security Administration Office

California FS 360 Military Center

• Exceptional Family Resource Center
  Project Pendleton
  9245 Sky Park Court, Suite 130
  San Diego, CA 92123
  (619) 594-7394
  email
  

   

  Additional Resources

  • Assistance Dogs International

  Exceptional Family Member Program Resources

  • Camp Pendleton Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
  • MCAS Miramar EFMP
  • Fort Irwin EFMP Brochure