Inquiries for Services in Other States - Response 650-50-60
(Revised 10/17/2018 ML #3540)
For consumers seeking information on services for individuals, caregivers or persons with disabilities in other states, staff will refer the consumer to the national the local Aging and Disability Resource Center or entity best able to provide information and resources. If the consumer is asking for information that is readily available, staff may use their discretion to supply the requested information.
Eldercare Locator is a nationwide public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging providing state-by-state information on services available for older adults and their families. Eldercare Locator can be reached toll-free at 800-677-1116 or online at https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public?Index.aspx. I & R staff should inform consumer they will need to provide the zip code for the area in which they are seeking services when they use the Eldercare Locator.
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is a national organization that advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. Statewide information on disability services is available by calling toll-free 844-778-7961 or online at https://www.ncil.org/.
The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a national organization that promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, and families by connecting child welfare, adoption, and related professionals as well as the public to information, resources, and tools covering topics on child welfare, child abuse and neglect, out-of-home care, adoption, and more. Information is available toll-free at 1-800-394-3366 or online at https://www.childwelfare.gov/.
Autism Speaks is a national organization that promotes solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Information is available toll-free at 1-888-288-4762 or online at https://www.autismspeaks.org/.
