Philadelphia Parent Support Groups

Who can I contact?

Doreatha Davis

(215) 303-3501

The Philadelphia Parent Support Groups are grassroot groups organized by families, for families of individuals who have Intellectual disAbilities and Autism receiving Intellectual disAbility Services (IDS) who share and network with one another to be informed about local and statewide resources. The PPSG was established in July 2004 when Vision for Equality begin to provide support to the former Base Service Units’ Family Driven Advisory Services (FDSS) committees.

The Philadelphia Parent Support Groups provides a unique opportunity for Families, Parents, Caregivers and Friends of children with disabilities and or special needs. PPSG strives to empower caregivers by gaining knowledge as families move from different system services from childhood through adulthood. PPSG connects and supports caregivers in a variety of ways:

Group Meetings
Community Outreach
System Navigation Support
Trainings and Education Opportunities
Resources

These efforts are designed to promote self-advocacy among caregivers and families to become knowledgeable, prepared and empowered.

In loving memory of our beloved co-worker and dear friend: Barbara Nattile

Click here to read more about her life and legacy.

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Abriendo Caminos a los Latinos con Familias Exceptionales
“Opening Paths for Latinos with Exceptional Families” (Kensington)

Second Wednesday of each month* — 10 am- 1 pm
COMHAR, Inc. 3825 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Representative: Marisol Ramos 267-773-5296

Northeast Support Group Navigated by Families (Northeast Philadelphia)

Third Wednesday of each month* –10 am-1 pm
Partnership for Community Supports, 9360 Ashton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Representative: Joan Nelson 267-642-1321
Co-Representative: Ramona Griffiths 267-535-0102

NW Family Support Group (Germantown. Mt. Airy, Chestnut Hill)

Second Tuesday of each month* — 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Northwest Center name changed to Merakey Center,
27 E. Mt. Airy Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119
Representative: Verna Edwards 215-248-4415

Roxborough Parent Support Group (Roxborough/Andorra/Manayunk/Wissahickon)

Fourth Wednesday of each month* — 5:30 pm -7:30 pm
Roxborough Memorial Hospital, 5800 Ridge Avenue
Conference Room A, Philadelphia, PA 19128
Representative: Carol Costello 215-487-1240

The Heart of the Family Parent Support Group (Center City/South Philadelphia)

First Wednesday of each month except for January 2020* – 12 PM-2 PM
Quality Progressions Support Coordination Organization, 1339 Chestnut Street, 7th Floor, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Representative: Marjorie Anderson 267-307-6915

There’s A Place for Us Parent Support Group (North Philadelphia)

Fourth Friday of each month* — 10 am -12 pm
Warren E. Smith Health Center, 1315 Windrim Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Representative: Cleo Dupree 215-329-5219

West Philadelphia Parent Support Group (Southwest/Wynnefield/Overbrook/Mantua)

Second Monday of each month* — 6 pm -7:30 pm
The Free Library of Philadelphia, 56th and Haverford Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Representative: Doreatha Davis 215-303-3501