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family support resource directory

Many times a child’s ongoing medical conditions often require additional resources to assist parents and caregivers. With our Family Support Resource Directory, you can search resources that span over the 20-county area that Dayton Children’s serves. You can quickly connect to local, regional and national resources to help you locate information about education, healthcare, financial, transition, recreation, networking, future planning and more.

This guide is organized to help you find the information that you need:

  • To the right are pages specific to parents, professionals and teens. This may be a good starting point for those new to our directory.
  • To the left is a list of categories that our resources cover.
  • Finally, below is a search bar specifically for our Special Needs Resource Center that you can tailor to your county or specific needs.

In addition to the resource center, we also offer the complete KidsHealth Library to help parents learn more about a specific condition. Information is given in easy-to-understand terms and in many cases available in Spanish as well as English.

We encourage you to explore and feel free to add resources that are currently not included by emailing FRC@childrensdayton.org. If you can’t find what you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact our MeadWestvaco Family Resource Center at (937) 641-3700.

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Make-A-Wish

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - add/adhd, asthma, autism, blood disorders, brain tumor, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, deaf or hard of hearing, dermatology, developmental disabilities, diabetes, down syndrome, epilepsy, grieving, heart, kidney, learning disabilities, limited mobility, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic/limp differences, other, respite, spina bifida, therapeutic, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments

Description

The Make-a-Wish foundation grants wishes of children suffering life-threatening illnesses.

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2545 Farmers Drive, Suite 300, Columbus, Ohio, 43235
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info@makeawishohio.org

(877) 206-9474 view website

Miami Valley Music Therapy

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - add/adhd, asthma, autism, blood disorders, brain tumor, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, deaf or hard of hearing, dermatology, developmental disabilities, diabetes, down syndrome, epilepsy, grieving, heart, kidney, learning disabilities, limited mobility, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic/limp differences, other, respite, spina bifida, therapeutic, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments

Description

Miami Valley Music Therapy provides services in school, facility, Home, and Hospice settings. The first step is to assess each client's responses to music, and evaluate their areas of need. Ongoing sessions are recommended if it is determined that music can support growth and development. To find out more about music therapy services offered, visit their website.

Montgomery County Public Defender's Office

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - add/adhd, asthma, autism, blood disorders, brain tumor, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, deaf or hard of hearing, dermatology, developmental disabilities, diabetes, down syndrome, epilepsy, grieving, heart, kidney, learning disabilities, limited mobility, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic/limp differences, other, respite, spina bifida, therapeutic, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments

Description

The Law Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to citizens accused by the government of criminal conduct that can result in a loss of freedom. They defend cases including Felonies, Misdemeanors, Appeals, Juvenile and Children's Services and provide these legal services to all persons and base qualification decisions solely on economic status.

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117 South Main St. 4th Floor, Reibold Building, Dayton, Ohio, 45422
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937-225-4652 view website

Music Therapy Care

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - add/adhd, asthma, autism, blood disorders, brain tumor, cancer, cerebral palsy, crohn’s disease, deaf or hard of hearing, dermatology, developmental disabilities, diabetes, down syndrome, epilepsy, grieving, heart, kidney, learning disabilities, limited mobility, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic/limp differences, other, respite, spina bifida, therapeutic, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments

Description

Music Therapy is an effective therapeutic and educational tool for children with a myriad of needs. Music therapy strategies can effect changes in skill areas important to developing cognitive, physical, communication, social and emotional skills.

Numotion

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - autism, down syndrome, developmental disabilities

Description

Numotion is a leading specialized medical equipment provider equipped to provide innovative solutions mobility, seating and positioning needs, along with wheelchair service and repair across the US. Their services include collaboration with the entire healthcare team to meet the needs of all our clients no matter how small or how tall including caregivers and clinicians. Their focus is exceeding customers expectations including proper fit, fast delivery, outstanding communication and responsive repair turnaround.

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2323 Crown Point Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (Cincinnati), 783 Crossroads Court, Vandalia, OH 45377 (Dayton & Columbus), Cincinnati, Dayton, Columbus, Ohio, 45241-5405
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CustomerCare@atgrehab.com

1-800-880-0177 (Cincinnati), 877-333-2202 (Dayton & Columbus) view website

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)

Resource Category - support organization

Specialty or Condition - autism

Description

OCALI serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. OCALI strives to improve each child's individual achievement through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology. They develop connections and partnerships with families to maximize success at school and in the community.

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470 Glenmont Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43214
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866-886-2254 view website