Support Groups & Services

Support groups offer families and individuals with special healthcare needs with a safe place to get together to share concerns and solve problems about everyday issues that affect their lives. There are many condition specific organizations who provide groups for parents, loved ones and siblings. In addition, there are several groups in Delaware that provide support across disabilities or chronic health conditions.

If you do not see what you are looking for, try searching the Family SHADE database or calling Family SHADE at 1-855-755-7423.

Children and Families First
referral database for childcare and respite, protective services, mental health counseling

Chronically Cool Families
parent to parent support group for families dealing with chronic illness/disability

Family Partners
support for families who have young children with mental and behavioral health issues

Family SHADE
supporting families of children with disabilities and chronic health conditions

Parent to Parent (P2P)
one-on-one support for families of children with special needs

Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
home-away-from-home for families with a child receiving medical treatment at an area hospital

The ARC of Delaware
housing, employment and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families