San Diego Family Magazine San Diego County’s best parenting resource! Free monthly magazine offers articles and resources for health, education, camp, holidays and local family fun for all ages and abilities. Award-winning monthly calendar full of family activities and events. Visit the website and stay connected through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. 1475 Sixth Ave. #500 SD, 92101 619-685-6970 www.SanDiegoFamily.com San Diego Regional Center (SDRC) Serves as a focal point in the community to which infant/toddlers through adults with a developmental disability and their families can obtain services and be linked to other community resources within San Diego and Imperial counties. 4355 Ruffin Rd. #200 SD, 92123 858-576-2996 www.sdrc.org San Diego Undiagnosed Family Support Group Quarterly meetings with interesting speakers and Facebook support group for parents of children with special needs who do not know the etiology of their child’s condition or illness. Fun activities for children are available while the parents meet. 760-332-8310 www.sdundiagnosedsupport .com Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego Helps parents and advocates in the special needs community overcome challenges of a family’s journey by bringing together people, information and resources. The foundation (in partnership with San Diego Family Magazine) publishes and distributes Flourishing Families annually, plus a free bi-monthly eNewsletter designed for families with special needs. Visit website to subscribe. 1475 Sixth Ave. #511 SD, 92101 619-685-6970 www.SNRFSD.org
TERI Campus of Life Guides adults through the process of finding services for students and adults with developmental disabilities. Classes are available to become a qualified life coach for those with special needs for parents and professionals. Classes and information on trusts and conservatorships available. 251 Airport Rd. Oceanside, CA 92058 760-721-1706 www.teriinc.org Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) A licensed Resource Family Agency providing resource family placements for youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Family Focused Supports Program offers support to birth families and their children with the goal of addressing needs before they reach a crisis level. Assessment and Intervention Services provides the supports and programs necessary to ensure that individuals receive services which promote full inclusion. 4740 Murphy Canyon Rd. #300 SD, 92123 858-467-0600 www.tmi-inc.org UCSD Center for Mindfulness Eight-week course to teach mindful coping skills. 5060 Shoreham Pl. #330 SD, 92122 858-334-4636 www.mindfulness.ucsd.edu Walden Family Services (See listing under Foster Care) WIC-SDSU Research Foundation Low-moderate income nutrition referral assistance program for pregnant and postpartum women and children 0-5. Locations in San Diego County 888-999-6897 www.sdsuwic.com Xcite Steps Familly Therapy Provides family coping skills and relationship conflict resolution through an individualized approach to parents, couples, siblings, and families who experience stress
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or anxiety due to ASD or other developmental disability diagnoses. 858-428-0222 www.xcitesteps.com YMCA Kinship Support Services Supports kinship caregivers throughout San Diego County in achieving safety, permanency, and well-being for their families through education, advocacy and community collaboration. Respite care available. 877-YMCA-4-KIN www.ymca.org/ communitysupport/ymcayouth-and-family-services/ familysupport-andpreservation Yo! Youth Organizing! Disabled and Proud Online resource designed to help teens promote independence and self-advocacy through resources, leadership development opportunities, and community connections. 866-296-9753 800-900-0706 TDD www.yodisabledproud.org
PARTY PLANNING AND SPECIAL EVENTS Adventure Ski and Snowboard School (See listing under Recreation) Big Animals for Little Kids Nonprofit provides fun for children in homeless shelters, hospitals and foster care facilities, and at events for kids with special needs. Volunteers dress in animal costumes, paint faces, make balloon hats, and create photo keepsakes. 4629 Cass St. #342, SD,92109 619-723-3142 www.biganimalsforlittlekids .org Especially Cakes Local bakery offers gluten-free and/ or vegan custom-made themed cakes. 10760 Thornmint Rd. SD, 92127 www.especiallycakes.com Floaties (See listing under Recreation)
Jelly Bean the Clown Compassionate and sensitive to children of all ages and abilities, Jelly Bean specializes in kids’ birthday party entertainment: face painting, temporary tattoos, kids’ magic show, games and balloon sculptures. Shirly Chwalowski 858-245-6035 www.clownsinSanDiego.com Metro Dance Themed, dance-based birthday parties with performance and dressup and summer dance camps for children of all ages and abilities. 1221 Cushman Ave., SD, 92110 619-299-6387 www.metrodancesd.com Snapology (See listing under Camps) UltraStar Cinemas Locally owned movie theater offers family-friendly programs and pricing. Discounts for first showing of every 2D movie and all day Tuesday and Thursday. Baby’s Night Out, held every Thursday at 7pm, offers parents the opportunity to enjoy a movie with baby, complete with stroller parking, dimmed lights, reduced volume and changing facilities in the auditorium. Great birthday packages available. 7510 Hazard Center Dr. #100 SD, 92108 619-685-2841 www.ultrastarmovies.com
PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTISTIC SERVICES Joel’s Vision Arts Local author, speaker and artist with Autism creates books, videos and art for sale, a portion of which benefits a scholarship fund for art and music therapy for children with disabilities. www.joelsvisionarts.com Savoring the Sweet Life Photography Hour-long sessions held at location of your choice, at any time of day. Their goal is to capture a slice of life, not just a photo. Photographer has a Master’s Degree in Education with training in special needs. 858-829-6584 www.savoringthesweetlife.com
