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      PAVE LRW staff administers the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages, across Washington State.
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      STOMP free workshops and webinars provide information and resources to EFMP military families and individuals with disabilities to help them access and navigate educational and medical services.
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      F2FHIC helps families of children and youth with special health care needs, and the professionals who serve them, to find healthcare funding. The Family-to-Family Health Information Center provide sadvice, offers a multitude of resources, and taps into a network of other families and professionals for support and information.
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- - - For teens and young adults with disabilities to build, grow, and share their strengths, understand their rights and responsibilities, and learn self-advocacy skills to lead as productive and independent lives as possible. Features interactive learning tools, resources on transitioning to adulthood, and opportunities to get involved in programs like Student-Led IEPs and leadership training.
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      Online – South Sound Autism Partnership Monthly Meeting
      
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  - - Upcoming opportunities to learn on-demand (recorded), online learning, and with peers. Choose from a range of topics and select what’s best for you – self-paced, peer-to-peer, in-person, or virtual learning. These events cover topics like special education, advocacy, disability rights, and family support.

Category: Lifespan Respite

Self-Care is Critical for Caregivers with Unique Challenges

Posted on October 29, 2025October 30, 2025 by Nicol Walsh

Caring for individuals with disabilities or complex medical needs can be emotionally and physically draining, making intentional self-care essential for long-term well-being. Simple practices like mindfulness, getting enough sleep, going Read More

Posted in All Articles, Lifespan Respite, Parent And Family, Taking Care of YouTagged caregivers, childcare, coping, disability, family, family support, health and wellness, hike, Lifespan respite, mental health, mental illness, mindful, Mindfulness, nature, organization, organize, Parent and Family, parenting, resilience, respite care, SEL, self care, self-care, self-care goals, senses, sensory, social emotional learning, special needs, starfish, stress, Taking Care of You, walk

Respite Offers a Break for Caregivers and Those They Support

Posted on July 1, 2025November 6, 2025 by Nicol Walsh

Caregivers and care recipients develop unique rhythms and relationships. Sometimes, both need to press pause and reset. Pathways to Respite, an online booklet published by several Washington agencies, provides guidance Read More

Posted in All Articles, Lifespan Respite, Military Families, Parent And Family, Taking Care of YouTagged adults, caregiver, caregiving, children, DDCS, Lifespan respite, parenting, Respite, respite care, self-care, seniors, services, toolkit

Keeping Kids Busy Through Summer: Summer Camp Alternatives

Posted on June 24, 2025October 30, 2025 by Nicol Walsh

Summer camp is an excellent way for children to spend the long summer days. However, camps are often filled quickly, and many are out of the financial reach of families. Read More

Posted in All Articles, Learning In School, Lifespan Respite, Parent And FamilyTagged activities, adaptive activities, camps, children, day services, learning, Lifespan respite, recreation, resources, Respite, respite care, summer, summer camp, Youth

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