Resources
- General Services and Resources ›
- Specific Disability Resources ›
- Area Specific Resources ›
- Additional Parent Resources-Digital ›
Are you a family of a child who has medical needs? Do you know someone who is? Raising a medically fragile or special needs child can be expensive and insurance does not cover all costs. Below are some resource links that may find useful or to brighten up a child’s day.
Families are also encouraged to ask for service resources at a local children’s hospital or with the child's physician. They may have more specific local organizations that can help.
General Services and Resources
Links to Websites that can assist families:
| BEST PALS |
in-home, educationally based program for children with developmental delays or children "at risk" for developmental delay
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| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Supportive role models and mentors | |
| Brightstar Care |
Home care services and assistance for babies and children with special needs
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| California Children’s Services (CCS) |
Medical treatment and case management for children with eligible medical conditions and family income levels
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| California Psych care |
Support for families with developmental disabilities
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| CenCal (Medi-Cal) |
Medi-Cal managed care provider for SLO County members. Also mental health providers for Medi-Cal children with mild to moderate mental health issues
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| Central Coast Assistive Technology | Technology Lending Library | |
| Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center | Family events, online resource guide. | |
| Central Coast Family |
Free Newsletter for SLO and North Santa Barbara County
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| Child Development Resource Center | Educational and therapeutic programs for families in need | |
| Children’s Resource Network | Services and Programs for children and youth in SLO and Santa Barbara Counties. | |
| County Department of Social Services | In Home Support Services | |
| Local Public Schools |
Complete listing of San Luis school district special education contacts
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| Martha’s Place/County Behavioral Health |
Mental and physical health assessments and services for Medi-Cal children with at-risk behaviors, emotional issues, or suspected prenatal alcohol or drug exposure
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| Oral Health Coordinator |
Helping child-serving professionals to obtain pediatric dental referrals
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| Parent Connection |
Online listing of all parenting resources, parent education classes, and free and confidential parent coaching
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| Parents Helping Parents |
Parent support groups and trainings, resource library, and advocacy program
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| PathPoint Disability Services |
Serving Young Adults in Santa Barbara & SLO Counties
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| Pregnancy & Parenting Support of SLO County |
Pregnancy support and parenting resources for families with children age 0-2
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| SLO Health Access INFO CENTER | Special Needs families support and resources listings | |
| SLOCounty Help me Grow |
Free Developmental Screenings and supportive services
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| Social Security Administration | Information for financial support for children with disabilities | |
| Tri-Counties Regional Center |
General services: For ages 3+ with developmental disabilities
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Specific Disability Resources
| Autism Spectrum: | SLO Excursions |
| Wired Like This | |
| California Psych care | |
| Sports Opportunities: | Wheelchair Soccer for kids |
Area Specific Resources
Help for parents in overcoming barriers to health care and basic needs for their children: |
| South County: So.Co.SAFE FRC 805-474-2105 |
| North County: The LINK 805-466-5404 |
| SLCUSD: (SLO) 805-458-5499 |
| Coastal Area: 805-540-3365 |
| Free Parent Helplines: |
| SLO/Coast-805-543-3700 |
| North County-805-904-1411 |
South County AND ESPANOL Countywide-805-462-7135 |
Additional Parent Resources-Digital
| Time 4 Learning | Special Needs Child Activities |
| SLO City Parks and Recreation | Virtual Rec. Center, Local Activities & Programs |
| San Luis Coastal School District | Guide to the IEP Process |
| At Home Kid's projects | Activities & Ideas with Links |
| Kiddos A Go-Go | Local Activities List for SLO Area Families |