Parent Resources
Phone: (512) 476-7044
Respite, parent-to-parent matches, food and clothing pantry, case management.
ARCIL, Inc. (Austin Resource Center for Independent Living)
Phone: (512) 832-6349
Advocacy and referrals for all ages, independent living skills and transition assistance for teens (14 and up).
Español: Entrenar para Comunicar (C2C)
Dyslexia Handbook 2021 Update: Important Changes for Families to Understand
Phone: (512) 514-6321
Email: centraltx@easterseals.com
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI, Texas Health & Human Services)
ECI is a program run by the Texas Department of Health for children with a disability under the age of three.
GAFE (Grupo de Apoyo para Familias Especiales)
Phone: (512) 385-8839
Advocacy and support services to Spanish speaking families.
Senate Bill 139 Required Postings: Updates in Special Education
Texas Department of State Health Services: Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program
Texas Education Agency (TEA):
Phone: (512) 458-8600 or (866) 896-6001
A state-wide non-profit developed for parents by parents; provides parent-to-parent matches, support, information, web site, resources, newsletter, and training.
VELA (formerly known as Growing Roots)
VELA Autism Course (Fall 2017 Schedule)
Español: VELA Curso de Autismo (Calendario de otoño de 2017)
WorkSource - Child Care Solutions
Phone: (512) 302-0710
Assists with childcare funding for families who are financial eligible and are working, in school, or in training.