Parent Resources
Michigan & Wayne County Supports for Children with Special Needs and Families
Michigan Alliance for Families
Statewide parent training and information center offering family support, advocacy, workshops, and help navigating special education and IEPs.
Children with Special Needs (CSN) Fund
Provides financial help for equipment, home modifications, and services not covered by insurance (e.g., wheelchair ramps, van lifts).
Family Support Subsidy Program (FSS)
Offers a monthly cash benefit (approx. $300) to help families of children with developmental disabilities cover extra costs.
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
Provides medical care and cost assistance for children/youth with chronic conditions
(under age 26).
Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Peer-to-peer parent support, leadership training, and family engagement opportunities across Michigan.
START Project (Statewide Autism Resources and Training)
Provides training, technical assistance, and resources to schools and families to support children with autism.
Michigan Department of Education – Special Education Supports
Offers resources and guidance for families navigating special education, assistive technology, and early childhood supports.
Build Up Michigan
Connects parents of children ages 3–5 with developmental delays to local early childhood special education programs.
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Provides information, case navigation, training, and statewide events for families affected by autism.
Parent Support Partner Program (MDHHS)
Trained parents with lived experience help other parents navigate systems and advocate for their child’s needs.
Michigan & Wayne County Supports for Children with Special Needs and Families
Michigan Alliance for Families
Statewide parent training and information center offering family support, advocacy, workshops, and help navigating special education and IEPs.
Children with Special Needs (CSN) Fund
Provides financial help for equipment, home modifications, and services not covered by insurance (e.g., wheelchair ramps, van lifts).
Family Support Subsidy Program (FSS)
Offers a monthly cash benefit (approx. $300) to help families of children with developmental disabilities cover extra costs.
Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
Provides medical care and cost assistance for children/youth with chronic conditions (under age 26).
Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Peer-to-peer parent support, leadership training, and family engagement opportunities across Michigan.
START Project (Statewide Autism Resources and Training)
Provides training, technical assistance, and resources to schools and families to support children with autism.
Michigan Department of Education – Special Education Supports
ffers resources and guidance for families navigating special education, assistive technology, and early childhood supports.
Build Up Michigan
Connects parents of children ages 3–5 with developmental delays to local early childhood special education programs.
Autism Alliance of Michigan
Provides information, case navigation, training, and statewide events for families affected by autism.
Parent Support Partner Program (MDHHS)
Trained parents with lived experience help other parents navigate systems and advocate for their child’s needs.
Wayne County–Specific Supports
Organization / Program | Service Description | Website / Link |
Wayne County Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS) | Local branch of Michigan’s CSHCS providing care coordination and cost assistance for children with chronic health conditions. | waynecounty.com/cshcs |
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) | Provides mental health and developmental disability services, autism evaluations, ABA therapy, and family supports. | dwihn.org |
Wayne RESA – Early On / Early Education | Early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth–3) with developmental delays; developmental screenings and home visits. | resa.net/early-education |
The Children’s Center (Detroit) | Offers therapy, respite care, autism services, and family counseling for children with behavioral and developmental challenges. | thechildrenscenter.com |
The Arc Western Wayne County
| Advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; includes guardianship, transition planning, and social programs. | thearcww.org |
| Autism Society of Greater Detroit | Support groups, community resources, educational workshops, and advocacy for families affected by autism in the Detroit area. | autismsocietygreaterdetroit.org |
| Autism Support of Michigan – Wayne County Resources | Online directory of autism-friendly providers, therapy centers, and community resources in Wayne County. | autism-mi.org/wayne |
| Blossom Children’s Center (Wayne County) | Provides ABA therapy, speech and occupational therapy, parent training, and social skills programs for young children. | blossomchildrenscenter.com |
| Wayne-Westland Early Intervention Services | Provides early developmental assessments and therapy for children ages 0–3 showing developmental delays. | wwcsd.net |
| Burger School for Students with Autism | Specialized public school (ages 3–26) serving students with autism spectrum disorders throughout Wayne County. | Burger School Info |
| Wayne County Autism Benefit Coordinators | Helps families access Michigan Medicaid/MiChild Autism Benefit services, coordinate care, and find providers. | michigan.gov/autism-benefit-coordinators |
Wayne County Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS)
Local branch of Michigan’s CSHCS providing care coordination and cost assistance for children with chronic health conditions.
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN
Provides mental health and developmental disability services, autism evaluations, ABA therapy, and family supports.
Wayne RESA – Early On / Early Education
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth–3) with developmental delays; developmental screenings and home visits.
The Children’s Center (Detroit)
Offers therapy, respite care, autism services, and family counseling for children with behavioral and developmental challenges.
The Arc Western Wayne County
Advocacy and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; includes guardianship, transition planning, and social programs.
Autism Society of Greater Detroit
Support groups, community resources, educational workshops, and advocacy for families affected by autism in the Detroit area.
Autism Support of Michigan – Wayne County Resources
Online directory of autism-friendly providers, therapy centers, and community resources in Wayne County.
Blossom Children’s Center (Wayne County)
Provides ABA therapy, speech and occupational therapy, parent training, and social skills programs for young children.
Wayne-Westland Early Intervention Services
Provides early developmental assessments and therapy for children ages 0–3 showing developmental delays.
Burger School for Students with Autism
Specialized public school (ages 3–26) serving students with autism spectrum disorders throughout Wayne County.
Wayne County Autism Benefit Coordinators
Helps families access Michigan Medicaid/MiChild Autism Benefit services, coordinate care, and find providers.