Alternatives to Guardianship
Review of why to consider guardianship as the last resort and alternatives for managing finances and health care in Washington
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Review of why to consider guardianship as the last resort and alternatives for managing finances and health care in Washington
This event is to provide and educate the Kitsap community on available resources to help better their lives. Meet KCPC at the Kitsap Public Health Department
For families and caregivers of people with disabilities Learn about the new law affecting guardianship and how it pertains to families caring for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. How does the law affect our families caring for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities? What is the difference between guardianship, power of attorney, and supported […]
Deanne Jackson from Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention Services will present on how to recognize signs of substance use and provide toolkits for prevention.
Learn about the services DDA offers. At the end of the training, applicants can get personal assistance in private break-out rooms.
Learn about services for high schoolers with disabilities transitioning to adulthood.
Explore neurodiversity in yourself at Neurodiversity Nights! This month's topic is Autism
Understanding Your Path to Housing: The importance of having a vision for housing, The status of housing in WA, Understanding the connection of services to housing, Overview of housing models
Learn about the types of services DDA offers, application timeline, roadmap, and conditions for eligibility. There will be time for questions and answers after the short training, along with an opportunity to meet with an eligibility specialist from DDA in a private breakout room. Traducion en espanol disponible
Support and training for various diagnoses can be found on our Resources page.
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