Ferndale now has an
Interfaith Community Health Center

5616 3rd Ave.
Ferndale, WA 98248
360-752-7410

Providing medical and dental care for children and adults

Accepting Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

Open Monday -Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Accepting New Patients !

Keep track of the state government's proposed budget and changes in services

It is important to monitor the progress of and to advocate for bills that affect supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

One proposal is the transfer of oversight and management of programs for Birth to Three and Adult Vocational services from each county Developmental Disabilities Program to the State Division of Developmental Disabilities.

For details go to Washington state's official legislative website.

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House Operating 2009-11 Biennial Budget Proposals: Funding Bill - PSHB 1244

Look for : NEW SECTION. Sec. 205.
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
--DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PROGRAM

The transfer proposal is number : 20 (i)

To find your senators' and representative's phone numbers, you may use a searchable online directory or call TOLL-FREE: 1-800-562-6000 & ask for your senators' and/or representative's phone number.

Remember that telephone calls are usually taken by a staff member, not the legislator. Ask to speak with the aide who handles the issue about which you wish to comment.