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/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
Now accepting Donations via credit/debit cards with Click n' pledge
Past Workshop Materials ~ IEP and Sensory Processing
Meeting materials are available from the last two IEP Workshops.  Please click HERE for materials from the
March workshop.  The April workshop had two presenters.  Please click
HERE for Joanie Halverstadt's
materials.  Click
HERE for Jim Smith's materials.
June IEP Workshop
The next IEP Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, June 20th.  This is the third workshop offered in this series.  Please contact
Sylvia Heiser to RSVP by June 17th...call soon to reserve your spot today!  Please click
HERE to view the flyer.
South Sound Reading Foundation ~ Take a Look...Read a Book Event
South Sound Parent to Parent is partnering with South Sound Reading Foundation.  The South Sound Reading Foundation
promotes the importance of reading and being read to.  Please join us Saturday, June 29th.  Please click
HERE to view the flyer.
SSP2P at Skateland
We are pleased to be offering another Skateland event this year!  Please click HERE to view the flyer.
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) Support Group
The first SPD support group was a success!  The participants have decided to change the meeting date to the third
Wednesday of each month.  There next meeting is Wednesday, July 17th.  
Please click HERE to view the flyer.
Calling all Cooks!!!
Start perfecting your chili recipes now for P2P's first ever Chili Cook-off fundraiser!  Please click
HERE to view the flyer.  The fundraiser is scheduled for February 2014.
Hear to the Sound Fund Run ~ 5K
Grab your glow and the dark paint and flashing accessories for this fun and unique night run.  This event is to raise
awareness and funding for the local deaf and hard of hearing.  This race is sponsored by the Olive-Osmond Hearing
Fund.  5K is a little over 3 miles...YOU CAN DO IT!  Please click
HERE to view the flyer and registration form.
Simplified Summer Food Program for Children
Thurston County Food Bank announces the sponsorship of the Simplified Summer Food Program for Children.  Meals
will be made available at no charge to attending children 18 years of age and younger.  In accordance with Federal
Law and US Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,
national origin, sex, age or disability.  Meals will be provided at the following sites and times:
Site Name
Address
Dates
Meal Time
Rochester Community Site
10140 Hwy 12 SW
Rochester, WA  98579
6/24 - 8/23 Monday - Friday
 11:30 am - 12:30  Lunch
 3:15 - 3:45 pm  Snack
Rainier Elementary
600 3rd Street West
Rainier, WA  98576
6/24 - 7/19  Monday - Friday
 10:15 - 10:45 am Snack
 12:00 - 12:30 pm  Lunch
Rainier Elementary (site is
moving to a different building
mid-summer)
11318 Vail Cut Off Road SE
 Rainier, WA  98576
 7/22 - 8/30  Monday - Friday
 10:15 - 10:45 am Snack
 12:00 - 12:30 pm  Lunch
Evergreen Vista
 1209 Fern Street SW
 Olympia, WA  98501
 6/19 - 8/16 Monday - Friday
 12 - 12:30 pm  Lunch
Meadows Elementary
836 Deerbrush Drive SE
Lacey, WA  98513
 6/24 - 7/26  Monday - Friday
 12 - 12:30 pm Lunch
Community Cafe - Transition
South Sound Parent to Parent would like to invite you to a Community Café conversation about the hopes and needs of
parents and youth approaching Transition. We invite you to help strengthen and nurture our community by sharing your
stories and your experiences.  Please click
HERE to view the flyer.
Please click HERE to view a list of Developmental Optometrists in the area.