Community Parent Resource Centers

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Community Parent Resource Centers Type: Non-profit Parent organization: Supported by U.S. Department of Education Top organization: Employees: Executive: Directors (varies by center) Budget: Address: Varies by center Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ Creation Legislation: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Wikipedia: Community Parent Resource Centers

Community Parent Resource Centers [] This map created from a Cargo query ()

Mission To empower underserved parents of children with disabilities by providing the training, information, and resources they need to effectively participate in their children's education and development; to promote inclusive, positive educational experiences for children with disabilities.

Services Parent Education; Advocacy Support; Resource Provision

Regulations

Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) are specialized organizations that focus on assisting underserved parents of children with disabilities in understanding and navigating the educational system, advocating for their children, and accessing necessary services.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of CPRCs is to ensure that parents, particularly those from underserved communities, are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and support to actively participate in their children’s education. They aim to build a bridge between families and educational systems, promoting educational equity, better outcomes for students with disabilities, and community inclusion.

Parent organization

While each CPRC operates independently, they are supported by and work in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, specifically through the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Legislation

CPRCs were established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which mandates support for parent involvement in special education, particularly for underserved populations.

Partners

• Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
• Local educational agencies
• Community organizations and local advocacy groups

Centers

California

• TASH California Chapter (CPRC) - Website

Colorado

• PEAK Parent Center (CPRC) - Website

Florida

• Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. (CPRC) - Website

Georgia

• Parent to Parent of Georgia (CPRC) - Website

Illinois

• Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (CPRC) - Website

Louisiana

• Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (CPRC) - Website

Massachusetts

• Federation for Children with Special Needs (CPRC) - Website

Michigan

• Michigan Alliance for Families (CPRC) - Website

Minnesota

• PACER Center (CPRC) - Website

Missouri

• Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) (CPRC) - Website

New Jersey

• Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) (CPRC) - Website

New York

• Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (CPRC) - Website

Ohio

• Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (CPRC) - Website

Pennsylvania

• Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center (PEAL) (CPRC) - Website

South Carolina

• Family Connection of South Carolina (CPRC) - Website

Texas

• Partners Resource Network (CPRC) - Website

Virginia

• PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) (CPRC) - Website

Washington

• Washington PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment) (CPRC) - Website

Number of employees

The number of employees varies with each individual CPRC.

Organization structure

• Each CPRC has its own structure, typically including:

 *Parent Education and Training for workshops and resource sharing.
 *Advocacy and Support Services to assist with IEPs and educational advocacy.
 *Community Outreach to engage with underserved families.

List of programs

• Workshops on Special Education Rights and Procedures
• One-on-One Assistance for Navigating Educational Systems
• Support Groups for Parents
• Community Resource Fairs

Last total enacted budget

CPRCs are funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, with specific budget details not publicly listed for each center.

Leader

Each CPRC is led by a Director or similar executive position.

Services provided

CPRCs provide services like educational workshops, advocacy training, information on disability laws, and support in understanding and participating in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They focus on reaching out to parents from low-income, minority, and other underserved populations.

Regulations overseen

CPRCs don't oversee regulations but help parents understand and navigate the educational regulations, particularly those under IDEA, to ensure their children's rights are upheld.

Headquarters address

CPRCs are located across the United States, each with its own address. A list of centers can be found on the [CPIR website](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/).

Website

There isn't a singular website for all CPRCs; each center has its own. The central hub for finding CPRCs is: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for CPRCs; for context, see wikipedia:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

External links

• https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
• Example CPRC: [Varies by center, e.g., for Texas Education Agency's list](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/programs-and-services/cprc)