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The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
800.374.2806
OCECD’s programs help parents become informed and effective representatives for their children in all educational settings. In addition, youth are assisted to advocate for themselves. Through knowledge about laws, resources, rights and responsibilities, families are better able to work with agencies to ensure that appropriate services are received.
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FAMILY VOICES OF WISCONSIN
608-220-9598/ 608-239-1364
FAMILY VOICES OF WISCONSIN is a statewide network of families who have children with special health care needs and disabilities and those who work on their behalf. The focus of our work is health care access, coverage and supports and services for children with special needs.
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The Oklahoma Parents Center
(405) 379-6015
The Oklahoma Parents Center is a statewide parent training and information center serving parents of children with disabilities whose goal is to educate and support parents, families and professionals in building partnerships that meet the needs of children and youth with the full range of disabilities ages birth to 26
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Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
703-923-0010/800-869-6782
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information, and training. They offer services and support for families and professionals, easy-to-understand, research-based information and training, opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement
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The Partnership for People with Disabilities
804-828-3876/TDD: 800-828-1120
The Partnership for People with Disabilities works to build communities where all people can live, learn, work and play together and to equip family members, health care providers, preschool teachers, child care providers, and others serving who serve infants and young children and their families with the awareness, knowledge, and skills through technical assistance and training needed to make a difference in their lives.
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The Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
(802) 876-7021 (800) 639-6071
The Vermont Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health exists to support families and children where a child or youth, age 0-22, is experiencing or at risk to experience emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges. They empower and advocate for children, and help navigate state and national resources.
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The Oklahoma Family Network (OFN) Family-to-Family Health Information Center
405-271-5072/877-871-5072
A center which is devoted to family centered care and one-to-one support for families of children with special health care needs and disabilities. OFN informs and connects individuals with special health care needs and disabilities, their families and professionals to services and supports in their communities. OFN supports families in navigating the maze of health care and other supports, and provides opportunities to strengthen your community through leadership development and volunteering
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Parent Information Center (PIC)
(307) 684-2277
Parent Information Center (PIC), is a statewide parent center for families of children with disabilities. PIC provides information, support and referrals to families on their rights and responsibilities under the special education law- the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PIC provides support, information & resources, publications, workshops, and networking
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The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)
401.270.0101/800.464.3399
The Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) is a statewide, nonprofit agency that provides information, training, support, and advocacy to parents seeking help for their children. RIPIN offers: Telephone support, RIPIN resource center assistance, Mentoring. "Know Your Rights" special education workshops, RI Special Education. Transition to adulthood support for children in special education, Workshops, training, and technical assistance for educators and parents.
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Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
888-727-2706
P2P Pennsylvania is the largest mentoring program in the state for families who have children or adults with disabilities or special needs. We match families together on a one-to-one basis with a Peer Supporter for purposes of emotional support and information. Parent to Parent of PA can match for physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, special health care needs, behavioral/mental health concerns, foster care or adoption and educational issues.
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Vermont Family Network
800.800.4005
Vermont Family Network provides information, support, advocacy, and promotes family-centered policies and practices. They help families understand their children’s special needs and work with others, such as their schools to ensure the needs are met.
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Parent Information Center (PIC),
(307) 684-2277
Parent Information Center (PIC), is a statewide parent center for families of children with disabilities. We help families understand their child’s disability and support them in working as partners with schools and service providers to receive better education programs and services for their children.
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Texas Parent to Parent
866-896-6001/512-458-8600
Provides peer support, resource, and referral information and advocacy.
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Utah Family Voices
801.272.1068
Utah Family Voices is all about supporting families of the disabled, and is run by parents of special needs children. Utah Family Voices provides statewide assistance in a variety of ways to families of CYSHCN and their professional providers and partners, including information and education so families can make informed decisions and advocate effectively for the needs of their child and family.
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Partners Resource Network (PRN)
409.898.4684/800.866.4726
Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI). The PTI Projects are: PATH, PEN, and TEAM. The Texas PTIs provide training, education, information, referral, emotional support, and individual assistance in obtaining appropriate services.
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UPLIFT
(307) 778-8686/(888) 875-4383
UPLIFT works with youths ages 0 to 26 and their families with advocacy, care coordination, support, and training.
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Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support (“WI FACETS”)
414-374-4645/877-374-0511
WI FACETS is a leading source of information and support in Wisconsin for children and youth who have special needs, their families and others who support them. WI facets provides 5 core services to help parents and others support and enrich the lives of children with disabilities: information and referral, support groups, parent leadership, individual assistance, youth leadership development
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The Utah Parent Center (UPC)
801.272.1051/Spanish: 800.468.1160
The Utah Parent Center (UPC) helps parents help their children, youth and young adults with all disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community. They have a resource library, events, and training. Servicios disponibles en Español.
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