The Arc of Grays Harbor is excited about our Parent-to-Parent program. We see this program growing and expanding and being the number one place families know they can go to network with others regardless of the age of their loved one with a disability and or the severity of the disability. A place where people gather to share and receive the most current information regarding available resources, techniques, programs, problem solving, etc. Our team is made up of Angie Larsen, Jennifer Thorp, Leslie Gadwa, and Linda LaFever.

	Jennifer Thorp comes to us from Denver and brings her natural passion of wanting to help others.  She is a wife and mother to a beautiful 5 yr old daughter with cerebral palsy.  Jennifer has been a very active volunteer, including the set up and oversight of the P2Pgh list serve.
	Angie Larsen is a person with a great sense of humor, a single mom to three terrific children. She works full time at Coastal Community Action and diligently strives towards successful outcomes for her child with autism.
	Linda LaFever is a wonderful lady who has life experiences galore! She has written two books, is a in-home care provider for a young lady with disabilities, and a senior parent of her adult son who was born with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
	Leslie Gadwa is a person with a huge heart and whose compassion for others is amazing. Leslie is bilingual in Spanish, works in the Grays Harbor 's infant and toddler program and is deeply devoted to her own family enrichment.

With this wonderful group of coordinators we have the resources and ability to assist families with situations from birth to school, school to adulthood. We have the ability to communicate with families regardless if their primary language is English or Spanish.

If you have any questions or ideas you would like to share please contact us at 537-8814 or toll free 1-866-537-7272.

Learning that your child has a disability or a chronic health need can be a traumatic experience. Parent to Parent is available to provide: 

• Emotional support for parents of children with special needs
  
• Information and referrals to community resources
  
• Trained Helping parents whose parenting experiences match yours as closely as possible
  
• Social and recreational events.
  
• Training for parents who would like to become Volunteer Helping Parents
  
• Public awareness and outreach to the community regarding people with special needs and/or disabilities
  

See the Current Events page for meeting times and places.

The internet contains helpful information for parents.  A growing number of links to other websites that may be of interest to you can be found at the Information & Resources page.

If you are looking for a broad range of services to explore, you may find something you need at the Local Services page.