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Resources for Families

Resources for Families

The Family Centered Care Advisory Council at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is a central resource for families who need help in navigating the world of health care, hospitals and illnesses. Our comprehensive patient and visitor information section is a good place to start.

Helpful Web Sites

  • Early On assists families with infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years of age who may be experiencing developmental delays or coping with a diagnosed disability.
  • Children's Special Healthcare Services (CSHCS) helps individuals with special health care needs navigate through the CSHCS system of care.
  • Pediatric Oncology Resource Team (P.O.R.T.) - P.O.R.T. is a resource for families battling childhood cancer and life-threatening blood disorders.
  • Down Syndrome Association - The National Down Syndrome Association is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
  • ARC of Kent County - The Association for the Rights of Citizens With Developmental Disabilities helps individuals with developmental disabilities advocate for their own concerns.
  • Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C) - The mission of the Michigan 4-C Association is to foster children's success and development through service to the early childhood care and education community.
  • 4childcare.org is a local referral service for licensed childcare providers and/or facilities serving Ionia, Kent, Mecosta, Montcalm, Newaygo and Osceola counties.
  • DB Central, Central Michigan University provides free statewide technical assistance, information, training and support for families and/or professionals who are impacted by or associated with a child who is deaf or blind.
  • Easter Seals Michigan provides top-quality, family-focused and innovative services to meet the specific needs of the particular community it serves.
  • Department of Human Services provides financial assistance, food stamps and Medicaid insurance to families experiencing economic challenges.