Here is a list of support resources for parents of children and adults with differing abilities:

Virginia Resources:

https://partnership.vcu.edu/ CFI’s umbrella organization is a UCEDD (University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities)

https://www.thearcofva.org/  Support for advocacy and policy

https://centerforfamilyinvolvementblog.org/ Great resource for family-to-family support (my organization)

https://www.mylifemycommunityvirginia.org/ Great all around resource for people living with disabilities in the community

https://vafamilysped.org/ Great resource for school and disability foster/kinship care these)

Tennessee Resources:

https://tnstep.org/ Parent training center in TN

https://www.tn.gov/health/information-for-individuals/i/fact-sheets/parents-encouraging-parents.html Family-to-family support in Tennessee

https://transitiontn.org/Partner/ecf-choices/