KALAMAZOO RESA

Is part of Kalamazoo RESA, This program is comprised of a network of services for families who have a child, birth to three years of age, with an identified condition, a developmental delay, or are at risk of a developmental delay.

This is a county wide application to enroll three and four year old children in free or reduced cost preschool programs throughout the county that are located within local school districts or Kalamazoo RESA designated sites. Programs include Kalamazoo RESA Head Start, Great Start Readiness Program and KC Ready 4s.

This program assists families of children with certain eligible medical conditions. Services provided include assistance with payment of specialty medical bills, help finding specialty services, supports coordination of services, helping families with language and cultural differences, assistance in locating resources, and connecting families to community based services through local health departments. Family phone line: 1-800-359-3722, email: cshcsfc@michigan.gov

Children's Special Needs Funds for financial assistance related to obtaining wheelchair ramps, van lifts, therapeutic tricycles, air conditioners, adaptive recreational equipment, and electrical service upgrades needed for equipment. This is for children enrolled in Special Health Care Services. Phone: 517-241-7420.

This program can assist with referrals for support and services as well as provide information to families and providers. Phone: 1-866-852-1247 or email: BDRFollowup@michigan.gov

Coordinates Michigan’s Family Support Network and Michigan’s Family-to-Family Health Information and Education Center. Phone: 1-800-359-3722.

This program helps families determine the cause of the genetic difference, impact on life, related health issues, and risks to other family members. Other services include support and assistance finding additional resources. Phone: 1-866-852-1247

This is a federal program that provides monthly financial assistance and Medicaid coverage to children with severe mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Phone: 1-800-772-1213.

Provides financial assistance related to obtaining wheelchair ramps, van lifts, therapeutic tricycles, air conditioners, adaptive recreational equipment, and electrical service upgrades needed for equipment. This is for children enrolled in Special Health Care Services. Phone: 517-241-7420.

This provides monthly financial assistance to eligible families whose child has been identified by the local school system of having a severe mental impairment, is severally multiply impaired or has a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Phone: 517-374-6848.

Western Michigan University Unified Clinics
Services available include the Marion R. Spear Occupational Therapy Clinic, Southwest Michigan’s Trauma Assessment Center, The Charles Van Riper Language, Speech, and Hearing Clinic, Behavioral Health Services, and the Vision Rehabilitation Clinic. Phone: 269-387-7074.

 

Parent to Parent provides NICU support, Kalamazoo and Allegan Parent Network, information and referrals, the All Kids Can! Programs, learning exchanges, resource library and website, and the Common Bond Newsletter. Phone: 269-345-8950.

This group offers information, support, resources and awareness.

Provides local support and resources for individuals affected with Attention Deficit Disorder and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Phone: 269-384-2270 or email: kazoochadd@yahoo.com

Offers support, information, and advice to families of children with syndromes that do not have names. Phone: 269-692-2090.

Their mission is to improve the emotional and physical well-being of special needs individuals through the therapeutic use of horses. Phone: 269-731-4471 or email: info@cheffcenter.org

Designed for children ages two and a half to seven years to help develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination and parents report improved social skills. Phone: 1-800-644-6404.

Acts in an advisory capacity to Kalamazoo RESA and is charged with cooperatively developing the county-wide plan for special education programs and services. Each impairment area is represented and parent input is welcome.