Parent to Parent

COVID-19 Update:

In these unprecedented times, we acknowledge the need to be physically distant. We also believe the need to be socially connected is perhaps more crucial than ever. Be sure to stay connected with family and friends in Covid-19 wise ways. In addition, Tiffany Wheeler-Thompson, Parent to Parent Coordinator, is fully available to connect via these modes of communication:

Call/text: (360)632-7539

Email: t.wheeler-thompson@islandcountywa.gov Facebook.com/islandcountyparent2parent/

Mailing Address:

Island County Human Services, Parent to Parent

PO Box 5000 Coupeville, WA 98239

Check out the Island County Disability Guide, the Island County Autism Resource Guide, and the Island County Behavioural Health Resource Guide. Links on the bottom of the page.

What is Parent to Parent? How Can Parent to Parent help?

Parent to Parent can guide you to community resources, support in a variety of different ways, help with navigating systems, and connections with other families with special needs. All ages, and stages. From learning your child has a disability through the adult years, the journey takes many different turns and twists. We are not therapy but we are a listening ear and let you know you are not alone.

Parent to Parent No Cost Services:

· Support

· Resources

· Newsletters

· Support Meetings

· Educational Workshops

· Social/Recreational Events

· Presentations in our Community

Various Island County Disability Resource Guides Available, see links below. If you would like a copy mailed to you, reach out to the contact information above with your name and mailing address.

I am a stranger to you now, let me walk with you for a while. Because I have been where you are, and where you are about to go. I have no answers. I offer instead my hand, my heart, my listening ear, my time, and my experience…. So that one day, you can turn to another and say:

I am a stranger to you now…."

By Alice, New Hampshire Parent

Parents Helping Parents.

Matching parents in one-to-one relationships with trained, experienced parents, based on similar diagnoses and family issues
Comprehensive Disability Resource Guide
Information and education about disabilities, challenges
Educational workshops including IEPs & 504 Plans, Guardianship & Special Needs Trusts, Behavior Workshops, etc.
Monthly Newsletter via mail and email
Robust Facebook Page with supports, resources, events, training, workshops, etc.
Culturally relevant services through ethnic outreach
Training for parents who want to become Helping Parent peer mentor volunteers

Parent to Parent Support Programs of Washington State is a member of the Parent to Parent USA Alliance. Washington State Parent to Parent (P2P) maintains confidentiality and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, creed, sex, or national origin.