Community Parent Resource Centers
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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.
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) - 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.
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(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)