Help for parents & families

CT Parent Advocacy Center (New London)

Provides free assistance to families of children with disabilities up to age 26.
Can help you understand IEPs, special education rights, evaluations, services, and school procedures.

Groton Family Support Center

Offers free parent education, counseling, family activities, referrals, and other support. Parent education is available to people throughout New London County.

211 Child Development Infoline

When you’re unsure where to begin, 211 Child Development Infoline connects you with Birth to Three services, developmental evaluations, autism resources, care coordination, respite information, and other CT programs.

CT Family Support Network

Offers parent-to-parent support, help navigating services, info about respite and insurance, and support groups for families of children with disabilities.

Child & Family Agency of Southeastern CT (New London)

Provides children’s behavioral health, medical, and family support services.

The Arc of Eastern Connecticut

Provides family and in-home support, advocacy, employment assistance, recreation, and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.