Information and Resources

Federation for Children with Special Needs is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. They offer information and resources targeted toward special education and children with special health care needs.

Parents Helping Parents works to empower parents and prevent child abuse through a 24-hour parental stress line and support groups.

Family Voices is a parent-run network of parents, friends and professional partners working to improve the system of care for children with special health care needs. Resources include a Family-to-Family Health Information Center and an active listserv.

Adoptive Families Together is a network of adoptive parents who have developed resources, support groups and online discussion group.

Health Care for All works to create quality, affordable health care accessible to everyone, especially the most vulnerable. They run a consumer health helpline.

Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery organizes recovering individuals, families and friends to educate the public about the value of recovery from alcohol and other addictions. They provide links to resources and support meetings.

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation works to improve the lives of families raising children and teens with bipolar disorder. They offer links to professional resources, online support groups and information.