About
PAVE: Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment is a Tacoma, WA-based organization that provides support, training, information, and resources to empower and give voice to individuals, youth, and families impacted by disabilities in Washington. They offer a range of programs, including the Family to Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC), which helps families of children and youth with special health care needs find healthcare funding. PAVE also provides Person Centered Planning (PCP) services, including the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages across Washington State. Their services cater to individuals and families with disabilities, ages 0-26, and aim to promote independence, self-advocacy, and community inclusion.
Insurance & payment
PAVE accepts Medicaid and Tricare.
- Medicaid
- TRICARE
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Family to Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC)
Helps families of children and youth with special health care needs find healthcare funding.
Person Centered Planning (PCP)
Provides services, including the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages across Washington State.
Lifespan Respite Voucher Program
Administers the Lifespan Respite Voucher program for unpaid, unserved family caregivers of all ages across Washington State.
Parent Training and Information Program (PTI)
Helps family caregivers and professionals with questions about services for children and young people with disabilities, ages 0-26.
Pierce Parent to Parent (P2P)
Provides support, training, technical assistance, and education to parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities and/or special healthcare needs.