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{{Organization  
{{Organization
|OrganizationName=Community Parent Resource Centers
|OrganizationName=Community Parent Resource Centers
|OrganizationType=Non-profit
|OrganizationType=Non-profit
|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.
|Mission=Empower underserved parents of disabled kids with training and resources for education, promoting inclusive experiences.
|ParentOrganization=Supported by U.S. Department of Education
|CreationLegislation=Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
|OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center)
|OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center)
|Employees=
|Services=Parent Education; Advocacy Support; Resource Provision
|Budget=
|Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
|Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
|Services=Parent Education; Advocacy Support; Resource Provision
|ParentOrganization=Supported by U.S. Department of Education
|CreationLegislation=Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
|Regulations=
|HeadquartersLocation=Varies by center
|HeadquartersAddress=Varies by center
}}
}}
'''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.
'''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.


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* Community organizations and local advocacy groups
* Community organizations and local advocacy groups


==Number of employees==
==Centers==
=== California ===
* TASH California Chapter (CPRC) - https://tash.org/
 
=== Colorado ===
* PEAK Parent Center (CPRC) - https://www.peakparent.org/
 
=== Florida ===
* Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. (CPRC) - https://www.fndfl.org/
 
=== Georgia ===
* Parent to Parent of Georgia (CPRC) - https://p2pga.org/
 
=== Illinois ===
* Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (CPRC) - https://www.fmptic.org/
 
=== Louisiana ===
* Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans (CPRC) - https://www.fhfofgno.org/
 
=== Massachusetts ===
* Federation for Children with Special Needs (CPRC) - https://www.fcsn.org/
 
=== Michigan ===
* Michigan Alliance for Families (CPRC) - https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/
 
=== Minnesota ===
* PACER Center (CPRC) - https://www.pacer.org/
 
=== Missouri ===
* Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) (CPRC) - https://www.missouripact.org/
 
=== New Jersey ===
* Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) (CPRC) - https://www.spannj.org/
 
=== New York ===
* Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (CPRC) - http://www.resourcesnyc.org/
 
=== Ohio ===
* Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (CPRC) - https://www.ocecd.org/
 
=== Pennsylvania ===
* Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center (PEAL) (CPRC) - https://pealcenter.org/
 
=== South Carolina ===
* Family Connection of South Carolina (CPRC) - https://familyconnectionsc.org/
 
=== Texas ===
* Partners Resource Network (CPRC) - https://prntexas.org/
 
=== Virginia ===
* PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) (CPRC) - https://peatc.org/
 
=== Washington ===
* Washington PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment) (CPRC) - https://wapave.org/


== Number of employees ==
The number of employees varies with each individual CPRC.
The number of employees varies with each individual CPRC.


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* Each CPRC has its own structure, typically including:
* Each CPRC has its own structure, typically including:
  *'''Parent Education and Training''' for workshops and resource sharing.
*Parent Education and Training for workshops and resource sharing.
  *'''Advocacy and Support Services''' to assist with IEPs and educational advocacy.
*Advocacy and Support Services to assist with IEPs and educational advocacy.
  *'''Community Outreach''' to engage with underserved families.
*Community Outreach to engage with underserved families.


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


==Website==
==Website==
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==Wikipedia article==
==Wikipedia article==


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


==External links==
==External links==
* https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
* 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)
* 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)


[[Category:Educational Institution]]
[[Category:Educational Institution]]