Community Resources

National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)   www.ndss.org

(800) 221 - 4602  

A great resource and advocate for everything pertaining to Down syndrome in the US.

Grant County Parent to Parent  www.mlchc.org/content/parent-parent
Jennifer Newhouse, Parent to Parent Coordinator  509 764-7424 

Provide support, information and resources for those who are raising children with disabilities and special health care needs.

Washington State Department of Early Learning    www.ncesd.org

Janelle Bersch MSW, Early Childhood Coordinator (509) 664-3781 

Provide free early intervention services, including occupational, physical, and speech therapy.

Social Security Administration 

Wenatchee, WA  Office  (877) 669-3125

Will help you apply for federal programs that include disability benefits. Call to see if your child qualifies.

National Down Syndrome Adoption Network  www.ndsan.org

Birth Parent Line (513) 709-1751   Adoptive Parent Line (513) 709-175

Mission is to ensure that every child born with Down syndrome has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family.

Achieve Center     www.achievecenter.net 

Moses Lake Office (509) 707-0336

Offers private pediatric speech and language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy to children with developmental disabilities and delays from birth to age 21. 

Grant County Health District  www.granthealth.org

509-766-7960

Offers the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) program which promotes an integrated system of services for infants, children and youth (birth to 18 years).

Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)  www.dshs.wa.gov

DDA Headquarters, Olympia:  360-407-1500

Assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and supports based on individual preference, capabilities and needs, and which promote everyday activities, routines and relationships common to most citizens. 

WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families  www.dcyf.wa.gov

ESIT Program Staff (360) 725-3500

The Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program provides services to children birth to age 3 who have disabilities or developmental delays.

Special Olympics Washington  www.specialolympicswashington.org

(206) 362-4949

WA Apple Health for Kids  www.wahealthplanfinder.org

(877) 543-7669

Free or low-cost Washington Apple Health is available year-round. Call or apply online.