South Sound
Parent to Parent
South Sound Parent to Parent is The Connection for
families of children and adults with special needs
we serve families living in Thurston and Mason County
1012 Homann Drive SE  ~  Lacey, WA  98503
Phone:  (360) 352-1126     Toll free:  (877) 352-1126     Fax:  (360) 352-0761
South Sound Parent to Parent is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) agency.  We are a United Way Community
Impact Partner, eligible to receive Donor Direct funds in the annual United Way campaign.  
Designated code 0315394 for the Combined Fund Drive.  Thank you for supporting our mission.
P2P Annual Picnic ~ 2011
Hunters Pumpkin Patch ~ 2010
Skateland ~ 2011
Bowling ~ 2011
Upcoming Events & Current News
P2P Annual Picnic ~ 2011
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South Sound Parent to Parent can offer you:
  • Local lead agency for early intervention services in Thurston County (birth to three)
  • Emotional support for parents of children with a chronic illness and/or special needs
  • Information and referral to community resources
  • Support groups and workshops
  • Social and recreational events
  • Book, toy and equipment loan program
  • Current information on transition, employment services and residential living
Parent to Parent's monthly newsletters are now available on-line.  Please click here or go to our SSP2P Programs Page.
Func Pro Tunk Fundraising Concert ~ 2011
Hands on Children's Museum CANCELLED due to bad weather
conditions...rescheduled for Sunday, February 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm
It's getting to be that time of year again...please join us at the Hands on Children's Museum for one of our most popular events!   If
you're not familiar with the Hands on Children's Museum or if you'd like to learn more about their programs, please click HERE to
be directed to their website.
                                                                           Please click HERE to view the flyer.
PAVE is sponsoring informational clinics/workshops through their Parent Training and Information Program.  

Join in Understanding IEP's, 504's, and the Special Education System

What Will YOU Be Doing?
Understand your child’s IEP and how to implement changes
IEP’s and Advocacy
Parent Rights and Responsibilities
The Evaluation Process
How to Communicate effectively with Schools

Please click HERE to view the flyer.
IEP Clinic
NASA is looking to increase the number of students with disabilities pursuing science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM) careers through internship programs with a two-percent hiring goal.  
Students can apply for summer internships now! The deadline for submitting applications is February 1,
2012. They can register for an account and look for internships anytime at the One Stop Shopping
Initiative (OSSI): Student On-Line Application for Recruiting interns, fellows and scholars (SOLAR) at
http://intern.nasa.gov/.  Summer 2012 internships run for ten weeks from early June through early/mid
August. NASA internships are also offered during Spring, Fall and Year Long Sessions.  Please see the
attached recruitment letter, the recruitment flier, and the instructions for how to use the on-line
application system.  Please contact E-mail:  kenneth.a.silberman@nasa.gov for more information or help
with the application process.  Also, here is a link to the website:  Learn more at http://onecityonehire.org
Summer Internship Opportunity!
2011-2012 Thurston County Community Resource Directory
Please click on the link below to access the resource directory.  The guide offers a variety of contact information regarding
community resources throughout Thurston County.

                                      http://www.soundtoharbor.com/images/ThurstonCounty11-12_090611_final.pdf