Puberty Resources for Preteens

Self-Care Resources for parents of children with special needs

Here are some wonderful resources for parents to access in community:

• Parents Helping Parents (Parents Helping Parents, San Jose). Here are some more resources for parents of children with special needs.

• SELPA Parent and Community resources (San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan Area)

• Stanford's Autism Spectrum Disorders Parent Education and Support Program

• Children’s Health Council for parent workshops and groups

Contact the President of SEPTAR, the Special Education PTA of the Redwood City School District, Leslie Stafford septarinfo@gmail.com.

Parent Stress Hotline in San Francisco

Feeling stressed out? Call the TALK Line at (415) 441-KIDS (415-441-5437) for support, information, service referrals, or just to connect with someone who will listen.

The TALK Line is a program of Safe & Sound and offers compassionate support over the phone to parents and caregivers of children under the age of 18 in the Bay Area.

The TALK Line operates round-the-clock and is staffed by trained volunteers who provide support through the numerous challenges found in life and parenting.