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ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Administration for Community Living (ACL) logo featuring stylized human figures in red, orange, and blue forming a supportive circle, next to the acronym 'ACL' in bold blue letters, with the text 'Administration for Community Living' below.

This is the official website of Administration for Community Living (ACL), overseen by the government. It is intended as an online platform connecting families to specific programs and services as well as tools and resources and advocates, so that family members and people with disabilities can live independently. There are a sister website and resources for indigenous families, which may be of particular interest. 

FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL

FAMILY CAREGIVER ALLIANCE

Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) logo featuring an orange rounded shape with the white letters 'FCA' inside, next to the words 'Family Caregiver Alliance' in gray text.

While this is an organization primarily located in California, it is an online organization that provides information, support, and resources for family caregivers with a special focus on caring for adults with age-related impairments and chronic health issues. There are numerous webinars and videos and resources available in a variety of languages. 

FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL

HEALTHINAGING.ORG

HealthinAging.org logo featuring the website name in purple serif font, with the tagline 'Trusted Information. Better Care.' in blue below.

This organization is a foundation that is targeted at aging adults and caregivers, but all of the information is patient-friendly, as it discusses different kinds of care that one may need. Vaccination information is available as well as information about cultural differences, something that may be necessary with diverse populations. 

FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING

National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) logo featuring stylized human figures in red and blue, one assisting another in a wheelchair, next to the acronym 'nac' in bold red lowercase letters, with 'National Alliance for Caregiving' written below in blue text.

What makes this organization slightly different from other organizations mentioned here is that it also focuses on friends who may be caregivers. NAC has programs and collaboratives that are for caregivers for cancer patients or transplant patients. There are guidebooks, resources, and events available. 

FREE | ONLINE | NATIONAL

NATIONAL ASSOCATION FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE (NAFCC)

National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) logo featuring a stylized house with a pink, blue, orange, and green roof, followed by the acronym 'NAFCC' in blue uppercase letters, with the organization's full name in smaller text below.

NAFCC is a national nonprofit that focuses on family childcare through home-based early learning programs centered on children who have nonrelatives as their caregivers. What makes this organization different from other organizations previously mentioned is that this has a deliberate focus on home-based care. This organization would be appropriate for a student who cares for a child that is not related, or for a student who intends to become a family childcare educator doing home visits. 

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ARIZONA TOGETHER

Arizona Together logo featuring the words 'ARIZONA TOGETHER' in bold white uppercase letters, with the 'O' stylized as a circular cutout showing a desert landscape. Below, the hashtag '#AZTogether' appears in white text against a backdrop of red rock mountains.

A collection of resources put together by the state of Arizona to help families through the COVID-19 pandemic; however, the resources are still relevant and useful for employment and financial assistance, for nutrition assistance, and for families. 

FREE | ONLINE | ARIZONA

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS NETWORK OF CALIFORNIA

Family Resource Centers Network of California (FRCNCA) logo featuring the acronym 'FRCNCA' in bold uppercase letters with a mix of blue, gold, and beige colors, set against two diagonal orange lines.

Caregivers, parents, and families can access one-on-one assistance, coaching, mentoring, and other early start services, in order to help their children with disabilities and special healthcare needs thrive. There is a lot of information and resources available for families with disabilities in California. 

FREE | ONLINE | CALIFORNIA

FIRST 5 CALIFORNIA

First 5 California logo featuring a white handprint inside a green square, next to the words 'FIRST 5' in bold blue uppercase letters and 'CALIFORNIA' in red uppercase letters. Below, the tagline reads 'California’s parenting website' in black text.

An exhaustive website that provides hundreds of resources for parents and families in California, with a major emphasis on supporting early childhood development. Resources are available for new parents, immigrants, parents of children with disabilities, and struggling parents. Resources are divided in child age categories, but also in categories that range from COVID-19 to social justice. 

FREE | ONLINE | CALIFORNIA

MASSACHUSETTS HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

Mass.gov logo featuring a gray circular seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to the left of the word 'Mass.gov' in green letters on a light gray background.

A collection of resources put together by the state of Massachusetts, compiling a vast list of resources in various categories such as food and cash assistance, housing assistance, and family caregiving, which can assist struggling families. 

FREE | ONLINE | MASSACHUSETTS

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services logo displaying the department's full name in white text on a dark blue background.

A collection of resources put together by the state of Washington with a vast list of resources and agencies focusing on food, cash, and medical as well as housing assistance and adult care. 

FREE | ONLINE | WASHINGTON

 

Logo of the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs with the words “IDEAs that Work” in red and blue, surrounded by a blue arrow.

 

This website was produced under U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Award No. H325M230044. Julia Martin Eile serves as the project officer. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the positions or policies of the U.S. Department of Education. No official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any product, commodity, services, or enterprise mentioned in this website is intended or should be inferred.