PAVE - Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment

Family to Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC)Program

This program helps families of children and youth with special health care needs find ways to pay for health care. It gives advice, resources, and links to other families and professionals.

Parent Training and Information Program (PTI)Program

PTI staff help families, young people, and professionals with questions about disability services for ages 0-26. They can help with school evaluations, IEP and 504 meetings, and understanding rights.

PAVE Learning LibraryService

PAVE has recorded trainings, videos, and articles you can use any time. Topics include student rights, IEPs, early intervention, transition planning, and advocacy.

Person Centered Planning ProgramProgram

PAVE offers online facilitator training that you can take at your own pace. It also has a statewide list for finding person-centered plan facilitators.

Pierce P2P Parent MatchProgram

A trained volunteer parent is paired one-on-one with a family new to raising a child with a disability or special health need. Matches are based on shared experiences and concerns.

Pierce P2P Support GroupsProgram

Support groups where families and caregivers of children and youth with disabilities or special health needs share experiences and ideas. Find a group on PAVE's calendar and register.

Pierce Parent to Parent (P2P)Program

Pierce P2P gives support, information, and referrals to parents of children with disabilities or special health needs. Families can also ask for one-on-one support.