Listed here are Kitsap events related to developmental disabilities or special education including our monthly meeting. If you would like to add an event, contact us. Sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events.
Did you know planning for guardianship starts at age 17 and local rules now require that an attorney or the Courthouse Facilitator review reports before submitting them to ensure proper forms are used and they are fully completed? Learn more about the Lay Guardianship process from Court Facilitators, Becky Turbyfill and Shauna Johnson.
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 […]
Review of why to consider guardianship as the last resort and alternatives for managing finances and health care in Washington
Support and training for various diagnoses can be found on our Resources page.
Local caregiver support
Statewide caregiver support
Center of Parent Excellence (COPE)
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