For Professionals

There are a number of complex health, education, and emotional issues for families when caring for a child with special needs. As a professional, you may not always have the time or expertise (in a field outside your own) to provide that support to a family. Stone Soup Group is here to help bridge that gap. We are happy to assist a family directly by providing Parent Navigation services or deliver a training to a group of professionals. Frequently requested training opportunities are listed online or contact us if you would like to customize a training to meet your specific needs.

We work with medical professionals, schools, social service providers and policy makers to collaboratively help families achieve the best outcomes for everyone involved. You may refer a family to us, or we may refer a family to you!

When You Refer to Us

It is typically because a family needs additional resources outside your field of expertise
We provide reliable, accurate information using person first, family-friendly language
Our services are confidential and free of charge to families
Families are contacted by a Parent Navigator within 72 hours
There are no eligibility requirements (we serve families regardless of diagnosis with a child up to age 26)
Beyond Parent Navigation, families can be connected to Family to Family Support. An evidence-based practice to assist families by matching them with a unique source of expertise: other families who have children with similar needs, concerns, and challenges

Stone Soup Group staff serve on various disability advisory committees statewide. We stay informed and give families accurate information regarding health care policies and systems change. At each of these meetings and in our day-to-day work we come to the table bringing an inclusive, family-centered perspective.