Resources for Families with Special Needs

Parents United
Educators, community resources and related service providers focused on empowering parents of children with disabilities.

Put Reading First
This guide, designed by teachers for teachers, summarizes what researchers have discovered about how to successfully teach children to read.

Best Buddies Germantown
The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Autism Society of SE Wisconsin Resource Directory
Comprehensive Resource Directory updated regularly with autism and other related services and providers throughout the area.

Respite Care Coordination
Respite Coordination available for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha counties.

Rogers Behavioral Health Resources
Founded in 1907 in Wisconsin, Rogers is a not-for-profit provider of mental health and addiction treatment.

Bethesda College of Applied Learning
Set in the safe, inclusive university environment of Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are prepared for independent adult living by providing them a full range of college and life experiences.

Katie Beckett Program
414-266-2000 – ask to speak with person in charge of the Katie Beckett program in Washington County

Respite Care
414-329-4500
Respite care for Washington County

Family Support Program Washington County
262-335-4585

J&B Medical Supplies
1-866-674-5850
Provides diapers for children ages 4 and up with Medicaid
• home delivery every 30 days
• requires prescription from doctor stating medical reason the child is in need of diapers

Independence First
414-291-7520
Provides personal care assistance for families of children
with severe delays in the area of self-help skills; families must have qualified for Title 19 

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262-628-5074
Provides home modifications for families with special needs
• ADA certified
• part of provider network for the state 

Camp Pow Wow
262-542-9811
Provides day and residential camp to children with disabilities ages 6–21