Juneau has many supports for families of children with developmental, learning or behavioral issues. 

Sometimes it is hard to accept that your child needs extra support.

It can be even harder to reach out to accept that support, but connecting with these programs can make lasting difference for your child and your family.

Things to keep in mind 

★      Every child is unique. While every child learns and grows differently, some may need a little extra help to develop certain skills.

★      Developmental delays can occur in one or all of the five areas of development (physical, emotional, social, cognitive, or verbal).

★      The first years of a child’s life are the most critical. Giving the right help to infants and toddlers makes a difference and lasts a lifetime.

What you can do to help your child 

★      If your child is under age 3: Call REACH for a free developmental screening and evaluation to see how you child is growing and developing.

★      If you child is age 3 or older: Call the Juneau School District to discuss your child's needs.

★     You know your child better than anyone: share that knowledge to help providers and doctors help your child. 

Contact Numbers 

REACH - Infant Learning Program: 586-8228

Parents who are concerned about the health or development of their child under three can access free developmental screening and evaluations.  The Infant Learning Program offers a variety of home-based services including family support and education, as well as physical, speech and language therapy.

Juneau Schools Special Education Student Services: 780-2054

The schools offer programs for children 3 through 21 who are eligible for additional education support services.

Juneau Youth Services (JYS): 789-7610

A team of highly qualified counselors is available to assess needs and help access the services best suited for your child

Additional Support - If a Family Member is Living with a Development Learning or Behavior Disabilty

Stone Soup:

1-877-747-2713

Parent Training and Information Center funded by the Office of Special Education to assist and train parents about their rights and responsibilities according to the Individuals With Disabilities Education Improvement Act, 2004.  The Regional Parent Navigator lives in Sitka.

www.stonesoupgroup.org/index.cfm

Office of Children Services: Strengthening Families Alaska 465-3170

130 Seward St. Room 406

We facilitate parental friendships and mutual support, strengthen parenting, respond to family crisis and link families to services and opportunities.  We also facilitate children’s social/emotional development.

www.hss.state.ak.us/ocs

Southeast Alaska Independent Living/ORCA, Inc.

3225 Hospital Drive, Suite #300, Juneau, AK 99801

907-586-4920

Advocacy, peer support, information and referral, independent living skills, interpreter referral, and adaptive recreation services for people of all ages with disabilities.

www.sailinc.org

Southeast Alaska Care Coordination

8541 E Valley Ct

Juneau, AK 99801

907-523-3019

907-523-5648

South East Alaska Care Coordination provides coordination of benefits and planning to individuals with disabilities and their families.

www.alaskacare.net

PARENTS Inc

Theresa Williams, Family Specialist

8270 Garnet St

Juneau, AK 99801

888-837-5537 or 907-586-6171

907-586-6433

Hope Community Resources

Southeast Regional Office

Natasha Petrofsky Director

9109 Mendenhall Mall Rd Ste 5-D

Juneau, AK 99801

907-463-3602

907-463-3605

Provides services and supports, requested and designed by individuals and families who experience disabilities, resulting in choice, control, family preservation and community inclusion.

www.hopealaska.org

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