Parent to Parent, The Arc of Tri-Cities

11/21/2025

11/21/2025

Reminder that The Arc is closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th & the 28th!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Martha and I see you the following week !

11/21/2025

Join us & help us create another special event for our community!!🤩

11/20/2025

🏡 HOME Rehabilitation Program
Helping Kennewick homeowners stay safe, stable, and secure

The City of Kennewick’s HOME Rehabilitation Program provides vital assistance to income-eligible homeowners who need help addressing safety or structural issues in their homes. If you’re facing necessary repairs that are out of reach financially, this program may be able to help.

Through the HOME Program, residents can receive a 0% interest loan to address critical repairs such as:

🔧 Plumbing issues
🔥 Furnace or heating system replacements
🏠 Roof repairs or replacement
🪟 Window and door upgrades
♿ Accessibility improvements
💡 Electrical repairs
…and many other essential health and safety needs

A major benefit of this program is that the loan is forgivable after a set period of time—meaning that, depending on the loan amount, you may not have to repay it if you remain in the home for the required timeframe.

This program is designed to help homeowners stay safely in their homes, maintain long-term stability, and prevent small issues from becoming large, costly hazards.

If you or someone you know may qualify—or if you'd like to learn more about eligibility, the application process, or examples of eligible repairs—please visit https://www.go2kennewick.com/731/Programs-for-Low-Income-Families-Individ or contact our Housing & Community Development team.

A safer home is a stronger community. Let us help you protect yours.

11/18/2025

🎄Join us at The All Arc Christmas Party!🎄

On December 3rd from 6-8 PM we will be have dinner, singing Christmas songs, and be able to hang out with one another. It will be in the Delvin Center at The Arc.

Please note that since it is at The Arc, we will be having a max capacity of 100 Arc members including family members and care providers. So please call to sign up with the number of people that will be attending with you.

Thank you and Happy Holiday season!

11/17/2025

Substance Use Disorder family education sessions
Families affected by substance use disorder don’t have to face it alone. Washington State is offering free, family-led education sessions designed for parents and caregivers.

In this 8-week series, you’ll:

Learn practical, evidence-based skills grounded in the CRAFT model.
Improve communication and reduce conflict.
Navigate Washington’s behavioral health systems.
Morning and evening options available. Certificate of Completion provided.

https://wsccsupport.org/family-navigator-training/

11/14/2025

The TED program has benefited many individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, DD/ID, spinal cord, laryngectomies and brain injuries as well as progressive degenerative conditions that affect speech.

Telecommunications Equipment Distribution program
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommunication

Distance and Virtual Communication is a vital and necessary addition to the health, safety and quality of life for so many people.

The TED program can help those who are deaf, hard of hearing, live without speech or have a speech impairment receive equipment and training in order to connect with people/business/medical offices outside of their home. iPhones, iPADS, and electrolarynx devices are examples of what is available. Assistive technology equipment to support those who have physical disabilities are available as well. Training is provided virtually or in the home. Training is always free and equipment is often free as determined by sliding scale.

TED Flier https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B6l7w_FEmPcFvUCu9nGf30M_JNulv7W5/view?usp=drive_link

11/14/2025

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