South Sound Parent to Parent

10/10/2026

Connected by Experience. Supported by Each Other.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Become a Bilingual Parent Peer Mentor with South Sound Parent to Parent!

Use your experiences raising a child with a disability or developmental delay to support other parents who are on a similar journey.

Sometimes, just knowing someone understands can make all the difference! 💕

Join us for our FREE Bilingual Parent Peer Mentor Training and learn how you can make a difference, one family at a time.our lived experience can change the life

https://portals.compass-360.org/Compass360WebUserServices08/org=ssp2p.org/request=questionnairePortal/questionnaireId=724CE290-A097-4845-B572-D3F4B3D88239

10/09/2026

Supporting Little Ones Through Big Behaviors!

Raising a young child with a disability who experiences challenging behaviors? You're not alone!

The Haring Center for Inclusive Education, in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), is offering a FREE Project ECHO series for parents and caregivers of children ages 0–5.

Learn helpful strategies to prevent and respond to challenging behaviors, gain new tools, and feel more confident supporting your little one!

📅 Tuesdays, November 10, 2026 – March 9, 2027

⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM

💻 Virtual via Zoom

💙 FREE for parents!

A great opportunity to learn, connect, and discover new ways to support your child's growth and development!

10/09/2026

Your Voice Matters! We Want to Hear From YOU!

Join SSP2P Executive Director Kim Smith for Direct Connect, an opportunity to share your honest feedback, experiences, and ideas!

Who can participate? Families who are currently receiving services from SSP2P or have received services in the past.

What's working? What could we do better? How can we better support families?

No registration, just join in!

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/296641831346771?p=jiqasw7hMatAUjltVS
Meeting ID: 296 641 831 346 771
Passcode: aU9sZ6FA

10/09/2026

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10/08/2026

🐴 WHO WORE IT BEST? 😂

We’re seeing double! 👀

Is it Flynn Rider and Maximus from Tangled, or our very own SSP2P team member Jace Telloian and Lizzy?

We need YOUR help settling this hilarious look-alike showdown!

🏆 Team 1: Flynn Rider & Maximus
🏆 Team 2: Jace Telloian & Lizzy

👇 Cast your vote in the comments! Who wore it best?
Jace & Lizzy attended our Annual Harvest Festival. To learn more about our Helping Parent Program that puts on inclusive events, please visit: https://www.ssp2p.org/helping-parent-1

HeartStrides Therapeutic Horsemanship

10/07/2026

Missed our IEP Basics Training? No worries!

Catch up on the full training and learn more about the IEP process, what to expect, and how you can advocate for your child.
Watch the full training on our YouTube channel!

https://youtu.be/_SqBHVce38E?si=OyQ-vBad7n2LyB7m

Jim Smith, our Transition Coordinator at SSP2P, is our go-to expert...

10/07/2026

A very special shoutout to all of the wonderful organizations who came out to celebrate our annual Harvest Fest with us!

Your presence, support, and community spirit helped make the day extra special. We’re so grateful to have such incredible partners who show up, connect with our families, and help us create joyful memories together. 🍂💛

Here is the list of the amazing organizations that attended!

South Sound Reading Foundation
Intercity Transit
FESS
Thurston/ Mason Developmental Disabilities
Thurston County Special Olympics
FABS LLC
Olympia Police Department
Head Start
Vadis
Blooming with Beth (Beth Kim)
WA State Hands & Voices
Community Youth Services
Youth Navigator Program
WET Science Center
Molina Healthcare
Washington United Migrant
SeaMar WIC
Neurospicy Sisters Autism Coaching

10/07/2026

Thank YOU to everyone for making our Annual Harvest Festival so special!

Nearly 250 people joined us this year for an afternoon of fun, connection, and community!

We are so grateful to have a community that continues to show up for families year after year.

Until next year! 🙂