Angeles Especiales Parent Support Group
https://www.angelesespeciales.org
(909) 699-3614 (text-preferred)
helen2508@yahoo.com
Support group that offers workshops on special education services, inclusion, existing benefits in the Inland Empire, religious education for parents who would like their family member to receive the Sacraments, Folklorico dance classes and socialization activities. Offers guidance to parents completing scholarship applications for PossAbilities grants (accommodations in their homes, special equipment or for alternative therapies) and the free Bike Program sponsored by UCPIE for individuals with the diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Down Syndrome. Virtual meetings. Serves San Bernardino County.
Facebook: Angeles especiales parent support group
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeles_especiales__/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@helenmarquez6

Autism Society Inland Empire
https://ieautism.org
(951) 220-6922
Cgarcia@ieautism.org
Creates connections, empowering everyone in Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.
Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSocietyInlandEmpire/

Broad Spectrum Broader Minds
Broadspectrumbroaderminds@gmail.com
(562) 415-5648
Support Group in Moreno Valley. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadspectrum.broaderminds.7

California Abilities in Action
https://www.inactionca.com/
(760) 534-4842
Veronica@inactionca.com
Nonprofit organization that serves the Coachella Valley area. Provides families the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to effectively advocate for their loved ones. Offers psychoeducational support services, educational workshops, trainings, and resources for parents and guardians to develop their skills and strategies.

Corazones Especiales
Susana4maciel@gmail.com
(909) 740-4880
Provides resources to parents to advocate, request services, and guide them in special education, regional center services, Social Security, and more. Support available in Spanish and English for  all Developmental Disabilities. Serves San Bernardino County and parents in the school district.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/606182729436159

Empathy for Autism California Inc.
https://www.empathyforautismcalifornia.com/
(951) 709-6113
karla@empathyforautismcalifornia.com
Empowers families, strengthen professionals, and help create more inclusive communities through education, connection, and compassion. Provides bilingual support in English and Spanish throughout California.

Fundación de Apoyo Latino Murrieta
https://www.fundaciondeapoyolatinomurrieta.org/
(951) 477-7700
Non profit organization offers in-person workshops on a variety of topics of interest to empower parents with useful and practical knowledge about all aspects of cognitive disabilities, hosts a variety of social and recreational gatherings and events for our children and families.

GANAS
https://www.theganas.org/
(760) 423-4767
info@theganas.org
Non-profit organization empowering parents with advocacy strategies and knowledge of systems that manage the resources and services of people with special needs. Serves the Coachella Valley.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winwithganas

Grupo Comunitario Capacidades Diferentes
Hada06@rocketmail.com
(951) 665-2756
Provides resources to communities in effort to promote self-advocacy and foster local leadership. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1076171812515086/

Guerreros de Dios Parent Support Group
Support group in Moreno Valley for parents of children with disabilities or medical conditions.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576107196443

Inland Regional Center
https://www.inlandrc.org/
(909) 495-3710
Mrodriguez@inlandrc.org
Inland Regional Center is one of 21 regional centers in the state of California serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Ives Torres Foundation
https://www.ivestorresfoundation.org
ivestorresfoundation@gmail.com
(951) 733-2489 (Text)
Ives Torres Foundation is a on-profit organization dedicated to providing support to special needs individuals of all ages and their families. Goal is to create opportunities for special needs individuals that promote inclusion in the community. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivestorresfoundation/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivestorresfoundation

John F. Kennedy Memorial Foundation
https://jfkfoundation.org/
(760) 776-1600, ext. 119
ecastro-madera@jfkfoundation.org
Offers a variety of outreach and education programs to provide a safe space for parents to improve their skills in parenting through strength-based supportive programs. Serves the Coachella Valley area.

Padres por La Inclusion!
Inclusionc10ps@gmail.com
(760) 288-6229
Support group for parents of special children, learning to advocate and seek services, resources for their children, workshops and training, and in the areas of systems involved in supporting our children with these exceptional characteristics. Serving Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs and Coachella Valley areas.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/109019413127021

Options For All
https://optionsforall.org/
(619) 984-0943
jcaceres@optionsforall.org
Non-profit organization, dedicated to creating and supporting opportunities for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD).

Padres con Poder
padresconpoderservice@gmail.com
(951) 733-2489 (Text)
Organization that supports families and individuals offering advocacy training to develop their skills and advocate for their rights. Hosts family events that promote community integration. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capacitate365/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/padres_con_poder/

Padres Excepcionales
PadresExcepcionales@gmail.com
(909) 891-1013
Support group to connect and share as families with special needs. Serves San Bernardino County.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/padres.excepcionales.5

Padres Unidos por el Autismo (PUPA)
https://padresunidosporelautismo.weebly.com/
(323) 493-3617
padresunidosporelautismo08@yahoo.com
Through intensive training in technology, self-determination, and testimonials from other families, PUPA strengthens the knowledge of self-advocates, family members, and caregivers, enabling them to better understand their individual needs and request the quality services they require to lead a dignified and independent life.

State Council on Developmental Disabilities
https://scdd.ca.gov
(909) 890-1259; cell: (951) 315-4281
Patricia.Herrera@scdd.ca.gov
State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) is established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need. Serves San Bernardino, Riverside, Inyo and Mono Counties.

STEP Engagement Coaching
https://stepengagement.com/
Offers workshops equipping facilitators, parents, and educators with the skills necessary to adapt to changing educational landscapes.

TASK
https://taskca.org
(909) 694-6285
Susiev@taskca.org
TASK specializes in special education support for people with disabilities and their families. Provides emotional support and educates parents about special education systems and processes so that they can be more effective participants in their child’s education. Serves San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, and Spring Valley Counties.

United Cerebral Palsy Inland Empire (UCPIE)
https://ucpie.org/
(760) 321-8184, ext. 9
jannett@ucpie.org
Offers community based services such as in-home respite care, Skill Builders after-school and summer programs, adaptive sports, resource and referral services by appointment, over the phone, and on social media. Serves Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ucpinlandempire