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Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
1-866-436-7842
Assist parents of children with disabilities to be informed participants in the special education process.
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Parents and Children Together (PACT)
1-808-847-3285
Youth and family services offered include early childhood education, mental health support, child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment, community building and economic development, domestic violence prevention and treatment.
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Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.
(208) 342-5884
The Parent Training and Information Center ensures that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in order to develop the skills necessary to cooperatively and effectively participate in planning and decision making relating to early intervention, educational, and transitional services.
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Indiana Parenting Institute
www.indianaparentinginstitute.org
219-886-1111
IPI offers various parenting programs, a resource center that lists community resources and community opportunities in support of family well-being.
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Families First
317-634-6341
Individual and family counseling, Vistas: services for older and challenged adults, chemical dependency, domestic violence and parent education.
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Relationship Skills Center
916-362-1900
Flourishing families program for couples and singles.
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Center for the Improvement of Child Caring
(818) 358-4858
Seminars, skill-building programs, books and videos.
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CTparenting.com
The website provides information on fully researched local and national websites that provide clarity and support on all things parenting. Topics include talking to kids about drugs and alcohol, parents’ guide to Facebook, puberty, child safety, etc.
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Connecticut Family Support Network
1-877-FSN-2DAY (376-2329)
Provides support for families raising children with disabilities and special health care needs in the way of direct 1:1 support, support groups, email list serves, educational and training workshops.
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Families First
1-800-CHILDREN (244-5373)
Families First runs the Circles of Parents group which is a parent-direct support group; parent education classes; parenting support hotline.
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Northwest Arkansas Community Parent Resource Center
(479) 927-4100
Advocacy, activities, online training, videos and podcasts for parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26.
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Center for Effective Parenting
(501) 364-7580
Classes, handouts, web links and Parenting in Arkansas magazine.
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Children and Families First
800-220-3092
The Positive Parenting program includes the Strengthening Families Program, a research-based family skills training program for parents and their children; and functional family therapy, where trained therapists and case managers work with teens and their families to address these issues and improve their relationships.
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CHILD, Inc.
(302) 762-8989
CHILD, Inc. offers free parental support classes, including Parenting Birth to Three; Children Come Without Instructions (basic course); Teens Come Without Instructions; Dad’s Parenting Class; and classes for Spanish speaking populations. There is also a family resource center which offers a variety of family focused programs and services including: after school youth programs, tutoring, literacy, parent education, specialized counseling for victims/children involved in domestic violence, food clubs, recreational activities, and other community based services.
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CPLC Parenting Arizona
(602) 248-0428 x221
CPLC Parenting Arizona provides family support services statewide through various programs and services including parent education classes, family resource centers and parent aide services.
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North Central Parenting Group
NCPG offers biweekly classes on effective parenting skills. They also provide a forum for parents to share ideas and gain lifelong friendships.
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The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida
(850) 921-4494
One of the resources offered is parent support groups. These groups are broken down by area of the state (http://www.ounce.org/circlegroupsmap.html) and offer various types of parental support.
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First 5 California
916-263-1050
First 5 California is dedicated to improving the lives of California’s young children and their families through a comprehensive system of education, health services, childcare, and other crucial programs. Since its creation, First 5 California has brought these critical services to millions of parents, caregivers, and children ages 0 to 5, and is striving to reach thousands more every day. New parents, grandparents, and caregivers may obtain a kit full of information and tips. It is free and available in six different languages (English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Vietnamese). The websites parenting section includes a health, learning, and activity centers, links to services and support, and videos and downloads.
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