Community Resources
A curated collection of local and national resources for families of children with special needs in the Kansas City area.
Therapy & Clinical Services
Children's Mercy Kansas City ↗
Comprehensive developmental and behavioral health services.
(816) 234-3000
KU Center for Child Health & Development ↗
Evaluation, therapy, and research for children with developmental needs.
Heartland ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for children on the autism spectrum.
Education & Advocacy
Families Together Inc. ↗
Kansas parent training and information center for special education advocacy.
(888) 815-6364
Kansas Department of Education - Special Education ↗
State resources, dispute resolution, and parent guides for IDEA compliance.
EMBRACE
Funding special education and inclusion staffing in Catholic schools in the KC area.
Respite & Family Support
ARCH National Respite Network ↗
Find respite care providers and funding in your area.
Johnson County Developmental Supports ↗
County services including case management, day services, and residential support.
(913) 826-2626
Financial & Legal
Kansas ABLE Savings Plan ↗
Tax-advantaged savings for individuals with disabilities.
Kansas Legal Services ↗
Free legal help for disability rights and benefits issues.
Faith & Community
National Catholic Partnership on Disability ↗
Resources for parish inclusion and sacramental preparation.
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas - Disability Ministry
Local diocesan resources for families and parishes.
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