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A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Provides assistance to people who meet requirements for disability. SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.

Provides resources and support for families and medical professionals looking for services for children birth to 21 in Whatcom County with known or suspected special health care needs.

Provides dental care that is not otherwise available in the community for patients with developmental and acquired disabilities. Adults with DDA Medicaid benefits are usually eligible for DECOD services. Other individuals may be eligible if they meet state requirements.

Serves families with children from birth to three years old who have developmental delays or disabilities in order to maximize each child’s development.

Health care coverage, cash assistance, and case management for individuals age 65 and over, blind or disabled and who meet income and resource requirements. Cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program available to eligible individuals who are determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months. This program provides maximum monthly cash grant of $450 for a single individual or $570 for a married couple.

Program that distributes specialized telecommunication equipment to enable Washington residents to have independent use of the telephone.

Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Counseling for individuals with developmental delays is meant to help your loved one understand social elements in simple ways and apply them to their daily life.

Reduced cost for utilities provided by the City of Blaine, including electric, water, sewage, and storm water. Available for low-income seniors or disabled adults.

A free Parents’ Day Out/respite program where kids with all types of special needs have fun while their caregivers get a break. Participants and their siblings have opportunities to make new friends, play games, do crafts, hear children’s stories, enjoy music, and more, while their parents get a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities. Call for schedule.

A screening to identify any factors that may interfere with a child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern. Any child, birth to five, whose family or care givers would like more information about their child’s development can contact their local school district to receive a free Child Find Screening.

Contracts with organizations throughout Whatcom County to provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers.

Programs for people with developmental disabilities, including services for personal care, respite, employment, residential supports, and more.

Adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including climbing, swimming, pickleball, and biking.

Non-profit organization that offers in-home care and support services to adults with developmental disabilities.

Los programas de apoyo de Padres a padres ofrecen apoyo emocional e información a las familias de niños con diferencias y retrasos del desarrollo o enfermedades crónicas.

Families that need support with services and resources meet with a trained Parent Advocate to formulate a strategy to obtain services tailored to the needs of their family member. These needs may include special education services, future planning for adult services such as guardianship, government assistance such as Medicaid, or conflict resolution regarding standards of care.

Reduced rates for utilities provided by Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District including water and sewer, available for low-income seniors and disabled adults exempt from Whatcom County property taxes.

Supports adults with developmental disabilities to live as independently as possible in their own homes and to thrive in their communities. Supports may include, but are not limited to personal care, financial support, budgeting, bill paying, cooking and cleaning, support making and attending medical appointments, positive behavior supports, and community integration.

Grants for children and young adults with medical problems or physical disabilities to meet needs that are not covered by insurance. Also provides education scholarships to young adults with medical and/or physical disabilities.

Trained behavioral health specialists including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, mental health counselors and other specialists. PeaceHealth Behavioral Health services can treat conditions including addiction, drug & alcohol abuse, anxiety, bipolar disorder, brain disorders, child development conditions, chronic pain, depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.

A state Medicaid program (formerly Medicaid Personal Care, or MPC) for people on Medicaid who need help with activities of daily living, including eating, dressing, bathing, or mobility. The program is administered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), even for people who are not eligible for DDA. Personal Care services are typically provided in your home.

Provides library services state-wide, at the library and by mail, to any Washington resident unable to read standard print material due to blindness, visual impairment, deaf-blindness, physical disability (cannot hold a book or turn pages), or reading disability.