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* Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) | * Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) | ||
* Various advocacy groups and educational institutions | * Various advocacy groups and educational institutions | ||
== Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) == | |||
=== National Overview === | |||
* There are nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and its Territories.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/) | |||
* These centers are funded to serve families of children with disabilities from birth to age 26.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/) | |||
=== Regional Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) === | |||
* There are 4 Regional PTACs supporting PTIs and CPRCs: | |||
** Region A: Not explicitly listed in provided data. | |||
** Region B: Parent to Parent of Georgia serves as the PTAC for the Southeast and Midsouth Region, covering 12 states.[](https://www.p2pga.org/about-us/our-programs/rbptac/) | |||
** Region C: WI FACETS serves as the PTAC for a 16-state region.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/region-c/) | |||
** Region D: PEAK Parent Center serves as the PTAC for an 11-state region plus 2 US Territories.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/region-d/) | |||
=== State-Specific Centers === | |||
==== California ==== | |||
* There are seven Parent Training and Information Centers in California.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/california/) | |||
** Disability Rights & Education Defense Fund (DREDF) - Provides a map to find the PTI serving each county.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/california/) | |||
** Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) - Located in Anaheim, CA.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/california/) | |||
==== Nebraska ==== | |||
* PTI Nebraska is the only Parent Center in Nebraska.[](https://regioncptac.org/) | |||
==== New Mexico ==== | |||
* Parents Reaching Out serves as the PTI for New Mexico.[](https://www.understood.org/en/articles/parent-training-centers-a-free-resource) | |||
==== Washington ==== | |||
* Open Doors for Multicultural Families provides multicultural PTI services in the northwestern region.[](https://raisecenter.org/rsa-parent-centers/) | |||
=== Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) === | |||
* CPRCs focus on serving high-need areas or specific audiences: | |||
** California has CPRCs like Loving Your Disabled Child, Parents of Watts, Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled, Fiesta Educativa, and Vietnamese Parents of Disabled Children Association, Inc.[](https://www.speechbuddy.com/blog/financial-resources/state-resources/resources-in-california-for-speech-disorders-in-children/) | |||
** Texas has CPRCs serving families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with various disabilities.[](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/parent-and-family-resources/community-parent-resource-centers) | |||
=== Additional Resources === | |||
* For a comprehensive, state-by-state listing, use the interactive map provided by the Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR).[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/) | |||
* CPIR also offers fact sheets on a range of disabilities with national organizations listed at the end, which can lead to state or local chapters.[](https://www.parentcenterhub.org/parentgroups/) | |||
=== Notes === | |||
* This list is not exhaustive but based on the information provided in the search results. For the most current and complete list, it's recommended to consult the CPIR's interactive map or contact state-specific centers directly. | |||
==Number of employees== | ==Number of employees== | ||