Beginning Jan. 13, 2017, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services will be starting a caregivers’ support group for parents of children with autism or other intellectual disabilities.

The group will provide caregivers a community and a place for support, self-care, as well as an avenue to engage in discussions free of judgment.

The caregivers’ group, currently being called Mercer Island PROPS: “Parents Reaching out to Parents about Special Needs” will be free of charge and held once a month at Mercer Island YFS brick building in Luther Burbank Park.

The group will accept eight to 10 parents, screening appointments will take place through Dec. 13.

If you are interested in participating, contact Alan Tokosch at alan.tokosch@mercergov.org or 206-275-7811 for an in-person screening interview.