
RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (CSHCN)
- Kitsap County CSHCN Referral Resource List
- Learn the Signs. Act Early! – Developmental Milestones for ages 0-5
- Online Child Development Screening
- Paying for Diapers with Apple Health Coverage
- Gas Vouchers for Medicaid Covered Appointments
- Family Resources for Children who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Transition and School Services
Bainbridge Island: 206-842-4714
Bremerton: 360-473-1008
Central Kitsap: 360-662-1724
North Kitsap (Spanish): 360-396-3959
South Kitsap: 360-443-3625
North Mason: 360-277-2111
Grapeview: 360-426-4921
Local Community Support
- ARC of Kitsap/Jefferson County
Community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy and related neurological disorders and their families.- Parent 2 Parent
Provides personal support and works to match parents in one-to-one relationships with trained experienced parents, based on similar diagnoses and family issues.
- Parent 2 Parent
- Holly Ridge Center – Infant Toddler Program
Anyone can refer a child (0-3 years of age) for developmental screening and evaluation.
- Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
A working partnership between parents, professionals, educators and the community; open monthly meetings.
Online Resources
- Parent Help 123
Family Health Hotline 1-800-322-2588
- Informing Families Building Trust
Up-to-date information about issues, services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities & their families. Features articles by parents, siblings & individuals, an extensive video library, news bulletins, and social media information sharing - Family Community Connections Guidebook
Information & resources for families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State, including worksheets for identifying people, places and ideas to help broaden your family member's social circle and community connections.
Insurance and Managed Care
- Insurance Worksheet
Use when calling your health insurance company to find out about therapies and early intervention service coverage for your child.
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and Social Security Income (SSI)
- SSI for children under 18 (English)
Emergency Preparedness
- Disaster Preparedness for Children With Special Nutritional Needs
- Emergency Preparedness – DDA Provider Care Bulletin
- Smart 911
- Sign up ahead of time to create profile that can include your address and medical details for any member of your household,
enabling responders to have more information before they arrive on scene. - Disasters and Emergencies: Keeping Children and Youth Safe
- 10 Tips for Getting Out of the House with a Ton of Medical Equipment