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Welcome to the Family Resource Center!
This online resource is designed to provide your family with access to a
wealth of online information and training, organized so you can quickly find
what you need.
Online Learning Center- Families of
children with special health care needs and professionals who work with these
children can access FREE online training on
over 20 topics.
CLICK HERE to learn
more!
Family Resource Database - Medical Home
Plus offers one of the most comprehensive directories of online information on
topics of critical importance to families of children with special health care
needs. Please email us at
learning@medhomeplus.org if you know of resources that would be helpful to
families with special needs that you don't find listed in this database.
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CLICK HERE
for information on Special Needs Basics
topics, including diagnostic services to determine if your child has special
health care needs, finding
the support you need, and finding information you can rely
on to make sound decisions
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CLICK HERE
for information on the Laws and Regulations
Impacting Children with Special Needs, including Section 504, the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA), No Child Left Behind, and the Virginia Comprehensive
Services Act
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CLICK HERE
for information on Planning Your Child's
Care, Education and Future, including care planning and
coordination, education planning/IEPs, and life/transition planning
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CLICK HERE
for information on Financing Your Child's Needs,
including information on sources of financing in Virginia and how to secure
financing
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CLICK HERE
for information on Managing Your Child's Condition,
including information on parenting skills, managing challenging behaviors,
assistive technologies and supports, and respite services
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CLICK HERE
for information on Managing Crises,
including disaster preparedness and managing behavioral/mental health
and legal crises
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CLICK HERE
for information on Working for Positive Change,
including information on advocacy and how to get involved
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CLICK HERE
for information on specific conditions
such as autism and attention deficit disorder
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