Resources
If you are looking for a resource and can’t find it, please call CCS at 510-208-5970.
Advocacy/Resources
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DRC is California’s protection and advocacy system. They give legal advice or representation. They investigate abuse and neglect. |
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A leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. |
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Parent-directed community-based organization that serves families of children with disabilities or special healthcare needs. |
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Aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. |
Governmental and Health Care Organizations
Here are some links to governmental and health care entities that may be helpful to CCS patients.
Alameda Alliance for Health
Medi-Cal
Children’s Medical Services
Social Security
Diagnosis
American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Shriners Hospital for Children- Sacramento - care for children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions and burn injuries
Northern California Spinal Cord Network
United Brachial Plexus Network
United Cerebral Palsy
Bay Area Services
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Provides services to persons with developmental disabilities. |
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Offers people recovering from chronic conditions a place to get to get unique needs met in conjunction with primary care physician. |
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Advances the lives of people with physical disabilities through sports and recreational activities. |
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An employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities. |
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National leader for helping people with disabilities live independently and become fully participating members of society. |
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Circle of Care - East Bay Agency for Children assists children and families who are coping with grief due to illness or after the death of a loved one. Free or low cost peer support groups and resilient parenting groups are offered. |
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Arts and athletic coaching for families affected by childhood chronic illness. |
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Peer based disability organization that advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to live independently. |
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Universally designed transit oriented campus housing organizations and service providers for individuals with disabilities. |
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First children's hospice house in the US providing medical, emotional, and practical support to families of children with life-threatening and terminal conditions. |
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Brings magical bridge playgrounds to Bay Area communities and advocates for inclusive play. |
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Grants wishes of children diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. |
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Provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. |
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Provides alternative physical therapy and recreational services for children. |
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TLG provides services for families and children with disabilities: parent support groups, developmental services and home-based services in Alameda County for families and their young children who have had particularly worrisome and difficult beginnings or who have ongoing physical, medical or developmental problems. |
Resources for Diverse Populations
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The Fremont FRC is a welcoming place where families and individuals are nurtured, encouraged, and provided quality services to build on their own strengths to help themselves and others. Includes financial coaching, legal services, child-care. |
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Counseling, parenting workshops and parent support groups in English and Spanish. |
National Organizations
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Research center dedicated to generating knowledge and transforming lives of children and youth with developmental conditions and their families. |
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Improves access to care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events. |
Equipment
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A resource for special needs equipment in northern California. |