Parents Providing Support for Adult Children with Disabilities

Parents who are providing support and service to their adult children with disabilities have concerns and questions. Where do you go for assistance and advice? What happens if YOU begin to need support or service? When do you step back? While these pages will not provide all the information and resources that you may require, you can start the process here. The information provided through these pages seeks to provide links to the assistance that you may need.

The “Family Support Center on Disabilities: Knowledge & Involvement Network” has a website devoted to providing resources to those involved in providing services and support.  The website contains a family discussion forum as well so that you can talk with others.  Learn More

You may also find assistance on a wide range of programs and services available in Pennsylvania by downloading the PA Health and Human Services Resource Guide. You can also order a single copy by calling 1-800-986-2229.

The Help in PA website is your portal link to programs, services and resources for all ages and could prove an invaluable tool for parents providing support to adult children with disabilities as well as anyone looking for services in Pennsylvania.

If you are over the age of 60, are providing support for adult children with disabilities, and are in need of services yourself, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging offers a variety of services that can help you remain in the community. Your local Area Agency on Aging can provide specific information on service and support that you may qualify for.

For information for caregivers about specific disabilities or conditions please go to the Additional Resource directory.