Philadelphia Special Needs Parent Advocate and Consortium
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
Source checked
Jun 3, 2026
Philadelphia
Strong listing detail
Map and directions
Based on the public city or area we found.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We did not find a public street address for this listing. The map is an area search based on the city or provider name, not an exact program location.
Maps can place pins differently from provider pages. Confirm the current location, entrance, parking, and session site before visiting.
Exact address not found. Load an area map to help orient your search.
Quick answer
Philadelphia Special Needs Parent Advocate and Consortium has public information connected to inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, accommodation, or special recreation details. This listing includes multiple practical details families can review before contacting the provider. Scan the facts below, then confirm current fit directly with the provider.
Know a family who might use this?
Send this listing to a parent, caregiver, teacher, therapist, coach, or provider so they can check the source links directly.
We are still checking this listing
We found public information that points to inclusive or adaptive programming, but we are still reviewing program names, contact options, registration links, and schedule details.
- We still need clearer inclusive or adaptive program wording.
Provider overview
Philadelphia families can contact the city's parent advocate for support and referrals, and can ask about the Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium's family and professional networking meetings.
Philadelphia Department of Public Health's Maternal, Child, and Family Health division publishes support and referral resources for families of children with special health care needs.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Phone
- 215-685-5267
- Ages
- Families of children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs
- Season
- Year-round parent advocate support; consortium meetings every other month when scheduled
- Cost
- Confirm whether parent advocate support, consortium meetings, resource referrals, or related events have any eligibility, documentation, meeting format, or registration steps.
Location contacts
Public contacts that may help you reach the right office. Confirm before visiting.
Call or email for current parent advocate and consortium meeting details.
Programs and offerings
Source-linked details we found. Current options may differ, so confirm directly.
Parent advocate and special needs consortium
City parent advocate support, referrals, systems navigation, and Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium meeting information for families.
- Ages
- Families of children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs
- Season
- Year-round parent advocate support; consortium meetings every other month when scheduled
- Schedule
- The city says families can call or email the parent advocate and call for the date and location of the next Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium meeting.
- Cost
- Confirm whether parent advocate support, consortium meetings, resource referrals, or related events have any eligibility, documentation, meeting format, or registration steps.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The City of Philadelphia page says the Department of Public Health provides a parent advocate for families of children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and convenes the Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium for family and professional networking.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Parent advocate and special needs consortium
The City of Philadelphia page says the Department of Public Health provides a parent advocate for families of children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and convenes the Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium for family and professional networking.
Details found
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The city describes direct support, referrals, help navigating confusing systems, family resources, follow-up support, and a consortium forum where families and professionals share information.
Access notes to confirm: Families should ask about meeting format, language access, virtual options, transportation, childcare, confidentiality, eligibility, and whether the parent advocate can connect them with recreation, school, health, or family-support resources.
What we checked
What we found: The City of Philadelphia page says the Department of Public Health provides a parent advocate for families of children and youth ages 0-21 with special health care needs and convenes the Philadelphia Special Needs Consortium for family and professional networking.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
Related listings in Pennsylvania
Same-state or similar-category listings. Distance may vary, so check the location before comparing.
All Abilities Foundation of Greater Philadelphia Programs
All Abilities Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
The All Abilities Foundation of Greater Philadelphia offers a regional mix of sports, social events, and family speaker-series programming for children, families, and the all-abilities community.
May 29, 2026
Strong listing detail
About 0 mi
Art-Reach ACCESS Cultural Admission Program
Art-Reach
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
Art-Reach ACCESS helps families plan lower-cost visits to participating Greater Philadelphia museums, theaters, gardens, and cultural sites through a published cultural admission program.
Jun 3, 2026
Strong listing detail
About 0 mi
Attending Care Community Participation
Attending Care
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Philadelphia County
Attending Care supports Philadelphia-area participants through community participation, companion, and respite services across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties.
Jun 3, 2026
Strong listing detail
About 0 mi
Related resources
Common questions
Is Philadelphia Special Needs Parent Advocate and Consortium reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Philadelphia Department of Public Health?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
Where did the listing information come from?
The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.
Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.