Family Information Series: Third Thursday
Resources for Children & Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
2026
APRIL 16 - Guardianship Options and Financial Planning Tools
6 to 7:30 pm at the Sumner Middle School Library (1508 Willow St)
An attorney will talk about guardianship and alternatives, power of attorney options, and financial planning tools.
MAY 21 - DDCS Application / Paperwork Night (view event flyer)
6 to 8 pm at the Sumner Middle School Library (1508 Willow St)
Intake and eligibility event to assist in completing applications and answering questions about eligibility. Please register in advance by completing this registration form. Refreshments will be provided. If you need an interpreter, call (253) 564-0707 by May 13.
About Paperwork Night
Paperwork events provide the opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families to meet with staff from Developmental Disabilities Community Services (formerly DDA), PC2, and Pierce County, to ask questions about DDCS services and get help completing the DDCS application.
What to Bring
- Documented medical diagnosis
- Current school evaluation with adaptive scores
- Your questions
More information:
SBLSD Special Education: kristine_nelson@sumnersd.org
(253) 891-5091
sumnersd.org/ThirdThursday
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For parents or guardians of young adults with developmental disabilities, navigating a post-high school world can be overwhelming without the right resources. The Sumner-Bonney Lake School District provides a unique service in the form of a free family information series every year, bringing needed resources straight to families who need them.