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United Cerebral Palsy
1502 Greenway Cross
Madison WI 53713
608/273-3232(voice), 608/273-3426 (fax)
Camilla Rucinski, Executive Director

Child Care Inclusion Resources provides personal consultaion and public workshops to child care providers to include children with developmental disabilities in their programs. Offers resources and referrals to parents and child care professionals.
Ginger Heer, Program Director, 273-3318
Email Ginger Heer

Teen Outreach provides after school and summer programming for teens with developmental disabilities. Focus is on community-based social and recreational activities with peers.
Angela Lazers, Program Director, 288-9808
Email Angela Lazers

Birth to Three Connections serves families living outside of the Madison school district who have infants or toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Offers developmental information, support, home and community visits, and resources to parents to enhance the development of their young children.
Deborah Thies, Program Director, 273-3232
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Family Support & Resource Center
1945 W. Broadway
Madison WI 53713
608/221-4611 (voice), 608/221-4655 (fax)
Terri Johnson, Executive Director

Respite Care Program provides short-term care for a person with a developmental disability, so that parents can be free for awhile from their daily responsibilities.
Patti Becker, Program Director, 221-2611
Email Patti Becker

Family Support Program provides case management and financial assistance to familes raising a child with a significant disability at home.
Heidi Rossiter, Program Director, 221-4611
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Community Inclusion works with families and community organizations to support friendships between children with and without disabilities.

Dennis Granzen, Inclusion Facilitator, 221-4611
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Exchange Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse
2120 Fordem Ave.
Madison WI 53704
608/241-3434 (voice), 608/241-2224 (fax)
Parents & Children Together Program
serves families headed by parents with cognitive limitations. Parents decide the type and level of services to be provided. Services include finding, advocating, and coordinating resources; providing intensive emotional support, facilitating the development of social relationships; providing parent training and education; and matching with a "parenting partner" volunteer for additional support.
Donna Chesley, 241-3434
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Waisman Center 1500 Highland Ave. Madison WI 53705

Community TIES supports persons with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors through direct intervention, consultation, and student training.
Paul White, 263-0271, 265-4101 (fax)
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Bridges for Families serves families living in the Madison school district who have children under 3 years with developmental delays. Along with the family, staff identify needs and resources, develop a plan and provide direct services.
Mary Erdman, Program Coordinator, 263-7806, 263-0529 (fax)
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Dane County Human Service Department
Adult Community Services
1202 Northport Drive
Madison WI 53704
608-242-6225 (voice), 608/242-6531 (fax)
Provides case management services and funding for programs serving children with developmental disabilities.
Donna Winnick
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The Arc-Dane County
1320 Mendota Street, Suite 111A
Madison WI 53714
608/257-9738 (voice), 608/663-0294 (fax)
Kenneth Hobbs, Executive Director
Membership organization that assists people with developmental disabilties, their families, and professionals with solving community problems, enhancing public awareness and understanding, removing social barriers to full inclusion, and being informed on vital issues.
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