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First 5 San Diego offers services and resources for families and their children from 0-5 years old. First 5 offers programs for health, family, and learning. Their goal is to help ensure that every child in San Diego County enters school ready to succeed. First 5 also provides healthy development screenings, dental care, high-quality preschool and parenting workshops.

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Speaks To First 5 San Diego's Philosophy Of The Need To Care For The Whole Child During The First Years Of Life.

The first five years are crucial

Research has shown us that children learn more than anyone ever expected. Ninety percent of a child's brain develops by age five. It is critical to talk, read and sing to your baby every day.

Experiences Fuel Growth & Development

What we do every day as parents from the moment a child is born can make a lasting impression. It's these rich first experiences and interactions with loving adults that fuel their growth and development.

Words Matter

Young children whose parents read them five books a day enter kindergarten having heard about 1.4 million more words than kids who were never read to.

Relationships Matter

Your child's most important relationship is with you. Time spent talking, listening, playing and interacting with your child will provide them with the fundamental skills needed to succeed in life.

First 5 San Diego believes that children who are born into loving, nurturing and supportive environments are better prepared for kindergarten and grow into more productive adults.

Meetings

All First 5 San Diego Board and Committee Meeting Agendas are posted online according to open meetings rules (California Brown Act)

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The First 5 San Diego Commission leads the community in promoting the vital importance of the first five years of life to the well-being of children, families and society.

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There are 6 SELPAs for San Diego County. The website shows a map of where each SELPA is allocated per region and shares what their responsibility is as a SELPA. The website also offers links that direct you the the SELPAs school district and parents can find more resources that their school district offers.

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What is a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)?
In 1977, all school districts and county offices of education were required to join to form geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all of the special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries. Each region developed a local plan describing how it would provide special education services. The SELPA governance structure varies in form. Single district SELPAs are of such significant size to provide all services within their boundaries while smaller districts joined consortia to provide the full range of services. There are six SELPAs in San Diego County:

Each SELPA must have an Administrative Unit, the legal entity that receives funds and is responsible for seeing that every eligible child receives appropriate services. The County Office of Education is the Administrative Unit for North Coastal, North Inland, East County and South County SELPAS; the San Diego Unified School District is the Administrative Unit for its SELPA as is the Poway Unified School District.
What are some SELPA responsibilities?
The SELPA has a variety of responsibilities that may include:

Ensuring program availability for all children with disabilities

Staff development

Management information systems

Transition planning

Legal assistance

Budget review and planning

Interagency coordination

Program specialists

Community Advisory Committee support

Curriculum and program development

Fiscal management

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What is a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)? In 1977, all school districts and county offices of education were required to join to form geographical regions of sufficient size and scope to provide for all of the special education service needs of children residing within the region boundaries.

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The San Diego Unified School District is committed to recognizing, finding, and evaluating all students in the district who may have disabilities, ranging in age from birth to 21 years old, as well as providing adequate assistance and/or related services to those students identified by an educational assessment. The website also has a Special Education contact list for parents to reach out to with any questions they may have. Procedural safeguards are available online for parents in different languages and offers a parent helpline.

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The San Diego Unified School District is dedicated to identifying, locating and assessing all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.

The District is committed to providing eligible students with disabilities a free and appropriate public education consistent with federal and state laws, including those students enrolled in private schools, wards of the state, highly mobile students with exceptional needs, etc. For information call 619-725-7700.

These services are provided based on the individual needs of the student. After a team, comprised of educational professionals and the parent(s), determines a students' unique needs and consider a variety of factors, an Individual Education Program (IEP) is created. An IEP is a legal document that describes how the San Diego Unified School District provides services to a student with exceptional needs. Special Ed support and services are provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004).

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The San Diego Unified School District is dedicated to identifying, locating and assessing all students within the district from birth to 21 years of age who may have disabilities, and providing appropriate support and/or related services to those students determined by an educational evaluation.

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The Arc of San Diego, a private, non-profit organization, is one of the largest human-service organizations in the city. In San Diego County, they provide a wide range of programs to people with disabilities. Programs offered through ARC promote social, economic, and personal independence. ARC also currently has 12 offices located throughout San Diego County.

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We are committed to supporting and empowering children and adults with disabilities to achieve their goals and reach their maximum potential. With community support we are able to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

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The Arc of San Diego is one of the largest, most comprehensive service providers for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in San Diego County.

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Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) provides support, information and education for families of children with disabilities and the professionals who assist families. EFRC is involved in advocacy, science, policy, and practice initiatives through local, state, and federal collaborations and projects. EFRC provides family-centered programs with a focus on parental preference, confidentiality, and collaboration free of charge.

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Exceptional Family Resource Center (EFRC) 9245 Sky Park Ct #130 San Diego, CA 92123, USA EFRC is a parent organization withinInterwork Institute and San Diego State University Research Foundation,, a non-profit organization.

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The California Department of Education website provides a list of California agencies providing resources for families of children with disabilities. The Special Education Division of the California Department of Education (CDE) collaborates closely with federal and state-funded parent groups to expand parental involvement and cooperation with educators in order to strengthen the educational environment. The site also includes contact information for sites throughout the state that provide services for families with children with special needs.

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Parent Organizations and the California Department of Education

The California Department of Education (CDE), Special Education Division, works closely with federal- and-state-funded parent organizations to increase parent participation and collaboration between parents and educators to improve the educational system.
Senate Bill 511, Family Empowerment Centers Parent Training and Information Center California Community Parent Resource Centers
Senate Bill 511, Family Empowerment Centers

Background

The Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) were established in 2001 by enactment of Chapter 690 of the Statutes of 2001 (Senate Bill 511, Alpert), enacted as Education Code ( EC) 56400-56415. The FECs provide services to families with children with disabilities ages three to twenty-two. The intent of the legislature is to ensure that parents, guardians, and families of children and young adults with disabilities have access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support. Each FEC is a non-profit 501 (c)(3). Funding for the FECs is based upon a specific formula. A rate of $246,000.00 is allocated annually to each center to provide the basic services. Additional funding for each FEC is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.

The FECs provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22. These parent-led nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information and referral services. They aim to assist parents to better understand their child's educational and developmental needs, effectively communicate with service providers, serve as a resource for the individual education plan process, participate in school reform and improvement activities, promote alternative dispute resolution, and support positive relationships between parents and professionals. Services available through each FEC vary based on the needs of the community.

As a condition of funding, each FEC shall do all of the following as required in EC Section 56408(a):

(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.

(2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, parent advisory committees of one or more local educational agencies in their service region established pursuant to Sections 52063 and 52069, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.

(3) Train and support parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities to do all of the following:

(A) Better understand the nature of their children's disabilities and their children's educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.

(B) Participate in activities to address disparities in opportunities and improve outcomes for children and young adults with disabilities.

(C) Advocate for the child's needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.

(4) Support parents with how to access language access support, including interpretation and translation of written materials, that is additional to language access support required to be provided by local educational agencies.

(5) Support parents in navigating referrals for services, such as support for pupil and family needs, respite services, physical and mental health services, and other necessary services depending on family circumstances.

(6) Assist parents in accessing support through other programs, such as the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program and programs administered by the State Department of Developmental Services and the Department of Rehabilitation.

(7) Support parents in communicating effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.

(8) Serve as a resource to parents and families in decision making processes and the development of individualized education programs.

(9) Provide parents appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.

(10) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.

(11) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2022.

FEC Contact and Service Information

Parent Training and Information Center

Background

Each Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC) is a parent-directed non-profit 501(c)(3) organization funded and managed by the Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The California Department of Education coordinates with the PTICs on initiatives and opportunities for parent support statewide.

The PTICs provide a variety of direct services for children and youth with disabilities, families, professionals, and other organizations that support them. Some of the activities include:

Working with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to twenty-six

Helping parents participate effectively in their children's education and development

Partnering with professionals and policy makers to improve outcomes for all children with disabilities

PTIC Contact Information

559-229-2000
559-229-2956 (Fax)

4440 North First Street,
Fresno, CA 93726
info@epuchildren.org

510-644-2555
(TDD Available)
510-841-8645 (Fax)
800-348-4232

3075 Adeline Street, Suite 210,
Berkeley, CA 94703

415-884-3535
415-884-3555 (Fax)
800-578-2592

94 Galli Drive, Suite C
Novato, CA 94949
info@matrixparents.org

408-727-5775
825-727-5775 (toll free)
408-286-1116 (Fax)

1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95126
info@php.com

415-282-7494
415-282-1226 (Fax)

1663 Mission Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94103
info@supportforfamilies.org

California Community Parent Resource Centers

Background

The Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC), are managed and funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and, as described in 20 United States Code 1472, will help ensure that underserved parents of children, ages birth through twenty-six with disabilities, including low-income parents, parents of limited English-proficient children, and parents with disabilities, have the training and information the parents need to enable the parents to participate effectively in helping their children with disabilities.

Each CPRC shall:

provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children with disabilities,

carry out the activities required of PTICs, and

be designed to meet the specific needs of families who experience significant isolation from available sources of information and support.

CPRC Contact Information

Other Resources

Reasons for Concern
If you suspect that your child or a child in your care may have a disability or special need(s) that may be affecting their academic, behavioral or developmental progress, there are state and local resources in place for assistance and guidance.

Rights of Parents and Children

State Compliance Complaint Support Unit

The CDE Special Education State Compliance Complaint Support Unit provides technical assistance information and resources for parents, school districts, advocates, agencies, and others of procedural safeguards regarding students between ages 3 and 21 with disabilities and their educational rights.

Rights of Parents and Children

Special Education Rights of Parents and Children Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, and the California Education Code.

Parents' Rights
A brief summary of Procedural Safeguards for students with disabilities receiving special education services.

To file for mediation or a due process hearing, contact:
Office of Administrative Hearings
Special Education Division
2349 Gateway Oaks, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95833-4231
Telephone: 916-263-0880
Fax: 916-376-4207
Secure Electronic Filing

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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List of California non-profit agencies providing resources and support for families of children and youth with disabilities.

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Parent Center Hub has information and products created for the network of parent centers serving families with children with disabilities. In the state of California, there are seven Parent Training and Information Centers. On their website, the Disability Rights & Education Defense Fund (DREDF) has a color-coded map that can be used to locate the PTI in your region.

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California PTIs

There are seven Parent Training and Information Centers in CA. Disability Rights & Education Defense Fund (DREDF) provides a color-coded map on their site to help people find the PTI serving their county.
(Region 1 - Los Angeles and Ventura counties; Region 2 - Imperial, Orange, Riverside, and San Diego counties): Region 3 (Serving Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Stanislaus, and Tulare counties): Region 4 (Serving Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Joaquin counties): (Serving Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties): (Serving Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo counties): (Serving families in San Francisco):
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
1663 Mission Street, Ste. 700
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 920-5040
info@supportforfamilies.org
www.supportforfamilies.org
Region 5 (Serving Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba counties):
CPRCs in California
(Serving Southern CA):
Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled
P.O. Box 2884
San Gabriel, CA 91778-2884
(626) 307-3837
www.cpad.org
(serving Napa County):
ParentsCAN
1909 Jefferson St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-7444
parents@parentscan.org
www.parentscan.org

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Early Start is California's early intervention initiative for disabled children and toddlers and their families. Early Start programs are available across the state and are delivered by a regional, family-centered system. Services include employment, support services, education services, and much more.

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The Early Start Neighborhood provides a virtual community for Early Start professionals, partners, parents and caregivers seeking information, resources, training, and technical assistance on early intervention, Part C requirements, implementation, and evidence-based practices.

Early Start Neighborhood

The Early Start service system was implemented in 1993 under Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to enhance and coordinate quality early intervention services for eligible infants and toddlers (birth - three years of age) and their families in California. The delivery of quality early intervention services envisioned by Part C of IDEA requires that personnel are qualified and appropriately trained to provide those services to eligible infants and toddlers and their families.The Department of Developmental Services' (DDS) Early Start Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) provides the framework for coordinating the delivery of personnel development activities throughout California. DDS contracts with the WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention to facilitate the implementation of CSPD projects.The California Early Intervention Technical Assistance Network (CEITAN) provides online training for early intervention service coordinators, service providers, specialists, administrators, and other early intervention personnel. Early Start Online Training includes:

Foundations Series

Skill Base Series

Early Start Foundations and Skill Builders have been designed to provide service providers and service coordinators with an early intervention curriculum which addresses the many requirements and needs considered critical for the delivery of appropriate early intervention services.

For registration information go to: WestEd Online Registration

The following CSPD projects are collaborative efforts of DDS and interagency community partners.

Supporting Early Education Delivery Systems (SEEDS) contracted by CDE through Sacramento County Office of Education, SEEDS provides technical assistance to early childhood agencies from their network of consultants and visitation sites. Visitation sites have been identified as demonstrating exemplary practices in early childhood special education.

Training and Technical Assistance Collaborater (TTAC) is a group of individuals that are a collaboration of interagency partnerships in California dedicated to delivering quality personnel development activities for children birth-5 with disabilities and other special needs and their families. They have developed and promoted core messages PDF for effective training and technical assistance.

For more information about these projects please contact: WestEd Center for Prevention and Early Intervention Telephone: 916-492-4048
Additional training opportunities that support personnel development in California: Additional technical assistance:

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State of California & Department of Developmental Services

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Disability Rights California (DRC) is the federally mandated organization responsible for safeguarding and advocating for the rights of Californians with disabilities. DRC engages in litigation, legal representation, advocacy programs, investigations, public policy, and community outreach, as well as providing research, guidance, and referrals. DRC also offers publications and resources for families and individuals to be able to self advocate for their rights.

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DRC is a nonprofit agency. We are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established us to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. We are the protection and advocacy agency for California.

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National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability

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National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability

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The National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disabilities. NCHPAD actively seeks to build safe equity for people with disabilities by delivering individualized information, referral, and consulting services to people with disabilities, families, parents, lawmakers, community members, health care providers, and public health professionals. NCHPAD also organizes nationwide training programs to teach disability and non-disability service providers about community health inclusion.

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National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)

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Family Resource Centers Network of California

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Family Resource Centers Network of California

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FRCNA assists families in finding critical care and support for disabled children (birth to three).  They provide high-quality career development opportunities, resources, mentoring, and coaching to all employees. They also develop deep alliances and cooperation with hundreds of partners across the state.

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Family Resource Centers Network of California

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As a coalition of Early Start Family Resource Centers, we train together, we set standards together, and we unite our voices together to advocate for better policies across the state.

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Home - Family Resource Centers Network of California

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A statewide network of Family Resource Centers dedicated to improving the lives of children with disabilities

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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the world's largest professional association committed to enhancing the educational outcomes of children and adolescents with disabilities and/or special abilities. CEC is recognized as THE resource for special educators seeking knowledge, support, and professional development. CEC has local Units in all 50 states and Canada, as well as 18 Special Interest Divisions based on a particular subject, specialty region, position, or exceptionality. Hundreds of colleges and universities have CEC Student Chapters.

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Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals

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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)'s Partner Solutions Directory is an online resource for special education products, services, and programming support! Search for a topic and quickly receive a list of partners who provide products, services, or programming supporting your work and career.
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Council for Exceptional Children | The premier association for special education professionals

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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

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The PACER Center improves the quality of life and extends opportunities for children, teenagers, and young adults with all types of disabilities, as well as their families, so that everyone can achieve their full potential. Parents helping parents, encouraging families, fostering a healthy environment for all children, and collaborating with others are the guiding principles of PACER.

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Legislation was recently enacted, and a court case was recently decided, both of which provide that students with disabilities are eligible for transition services until they turn 22. If your child is still in school, please contact your school district to request that they continue transition services until they turn 22. If your child turned 21 on or after July 1, 2019, and their special education services ended before July 1, 2023, they are likely eligible for compensatory services for services not received before their 22nd birthday. In order to access those services, please contact your school district or transition program to re-enroll your child or discuss compensatory services.

If the school refuses your request to re-enroll your student or refuses your request for transition services, please contact the Minnesota Disability Law Center at 1-800-292-4150.
For other questions related to transition programming or services, please contact PACER Center at [email protected] or 952-838-9000.
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Help bring the message of disability awareness and social inclusion to young children! This age-appropriate show features child-sized puppets that capture children's attention and imagination. The show educates, entertains, and inspires young children to be kinder, more accepting, and inclusive to all kids, especially children with disabilities.
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PACER Center - Champions for Children with Disabilities

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PACER Center's mission is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and provide family programs.

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The National Parent Helpline is for parents and caregivers with children and youth of all ages. Assistance is available Monday-Friday from 10am- 7pm. A trained National Parent Helpline advocate is trained to assist over the phone with issues such as offer emotional support, help you problem solve, work with you to connect you to local resources, and help you build on your own strengths as a parent.

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Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It's not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline ® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.

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Being a parent is a critically important job, 24 hours a day. It's not always easy. Call the National Parent Helpline ® to get emotional support from a trained Advocate and become empowered and a stronger parent.

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