Resources
Disabilities Law Project
(215) 238-8070
Provides free legal assistance to children and adults who are developmentally delayed. This includes children with serious mental health concerns. Also provides assistance on basis of handicap or access to service.
Education Law Center
(215) 238-6970
Provides advice and direct legal representation in all educational issues affecting children including those with special educational needs. Legal assistance is available 9am to 1pm. A free manual, “Rights to Special Education in PA” is published by this center, to explain the special education process.
Parent Education Network
1-800-522-5827
1-800-441-5028 (Bilingual English/Spanish)
Provides technical assistance, consultation and referral for assistance with Special Education within parent’s area.
Parent Involved Network
(215) 751-1800
1-800-688-4226
A support, advocacy, information & referral resource for parents of children and adolescents who have emotional or behavioral disorders.
Parents Union for Public Schools
(215) 991-9724
Provides information about education in the Philadelphia Public Schools and Special Education Advocacy.
PA Health Law Project
1-800-274-3258
Advocates for access to health services for persons with disabilities. Provides information about the Medical Assistance Application process.
Suicide Prevention
(215) 686-4420
Provides support, counseling, and interventional services with those in crisis.
Women Organized Against Rape
(215) 985-3333
A 24-Hours seven day a week telephone assistance program.
Bureau of Special Education Consult Line
1-800-879-2301
National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD® (1-800-422-4453)
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network
(610) 265-7321
