FAQ

Resources for Families with Children

School Supports for transitioning out of school settings:

• IDEA (Individuals with Disability Education Act) part B and WIOA (Workforce Investment Opportunity Act) is available for students transitioning out of middle school and high school, including students who qualify for special education services.
• IDEA Part C, provides services for children ages under 3 years old by DHSS (Department of Health and Social Services)
• IDEA part B provides services for children ages 3-21 years by DEED
• DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) services can help going into a post-secondary setting (college, trade school, ect)
  • Programs such as Seeds of Change through the Anchorage Behavioral Health Center or other pre employment training (Pre-ETS) sites can be arranged through DVR.

Early Childhood Resources

• Getting an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) with the school will allow for them to receive special services (occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy services).
• Programs for Infants and Children (PIC) Services: Promote the growth and development of young children. Provide in home assessments to determine disabilities and get connected with occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy
  • Programs for Infants and Children, Inc.
    161 Klevin Street
    Suite 103
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Phone: (907) 561-8060
    Fax: (907) 563-3172
• Stone Soup Group: Support through getting a diagnosis, will help set up and arrange diagnosis through diagnosis teams. (Anchorage, Wasilla, or Eagle River will refer to Ptarmigan Connections) Connect with a parent navigator who will help the parent understand and find other resources.
  • Stone Soup Group:
    (907) 561-3701
    Email info@stonesoupgroup.org
    Address: 307 E Northern Lights Blvd #100