California Children’s Services (CCS) Resource Library

California Children’s Services (CCS) Resource Library

Advocacy/Resources

  • Disability Rights CA – DRC is California’s protection and advocacy system. They give legal advice or representation. They investigate abuse and neglect.
  • Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund – A leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.
  • Family Resource Navigators – Parent-directed community-based organization that serves families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs.
  • Family Voices – Aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities.

Governmental and Health Care Organizations

Here are some links to governmental and health care entities that may be helpful to CCS patients.

Diagnosis

Bay Area Services

  • Ability Now Bay Area – Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities.
  • Alta Bates Disabled Community Health Clinic – Offers people recovering from chronic conditions a place to get to get unique needs met in conjunction with primary care physician.
  • Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) – Advances the lives of people with physical disabilities through sports and recreational activities.
  • California Department of Rehabilitation – An employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities.
  • Center for Independent Living – National leader for helping people with disabilities live independently and become fully participating members of society.
  • Circle of Care Grief and Illness Support Services – Circle of Care – East Bay Agency for Children assists children and families who are coping with grief due to illness or after the death of a loved one. Free or low-cost peer support groups and resilient parenting groups are offered.
  • CoachArt – Arts and athletic coaching for families affected by childhood chronic illness.
  • Community Resources for Independent Living – Peer based disability organization that advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to live independently.
  • Ed Roberts Campus – Universally designed transit-oriented campus housing organizations and service providers for individuals with disabilities.
  • George Mark Children’s House – First children’s hospice house in the US to provide medical, emotional, and practical support to families of children with life-threatening and terminal conditions.
  • Magical Bridge Foundation – Brings magical bridge playgrounds to Bay Area communities and advocates for inclusive play.
  • Make a Wish – Grants wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.
  • Regional Center of the East Bay – Provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Special Needs Aquatic Program – Provides alternative physical therapy and recreational services for children.
  • Through the Looking Glass – TLG provides services for families and children with disabilities: parent support groups, developmental services and home-based services in Alameda County for families and their young children who have had particularly worrisome and difficult beginnings or who have ongoing physical, medical or developmental problems.

Resources for Diverse Populations

  • Family Resource Center- Fremont – The Fremont FRC is a welcoming place where families and individuals are nurtured, encouraged, and provided quality services to build on their own strengths to help themselves and others. Includes financial coaching, legal services, child-care.
  • La Familia – Counseling, parenting workshops and parent support groups in English and Spanish.

National Organization

Equipment

  • Ablecloset – A resource for special needs equipment in northern California.