Do you have concerns about how your child is developing and learning?
If you have concerns about your child walking, talking, behaving, understanding, and learning. If your child has a diagnosed or suspected disability. Our Family Support Specialist can provide assistance for your needs.
Family Support Specialists
English
(716) 332-4170
info@parentnetworkwny.org
Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm
Espanol
(716) 449-6394
Free interpretation services are available for Non-English Speakers
Non-English speakers can schedule personalized support via phone or email.
To schedule a call ahead of time, email info@parentnetworkwny.org, state your preferred time between Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm and identify your “preferred language.” A Family Support Specialist will call you via an interpreter.
Family Support Specialists can help with:
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) process
- Early childhood services and programs
- Special education questions
- Transition planning
- Transportation issues
- Navigating systems, including Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, and others
- Camps, afterschool, and other community organizations (with services for special needs)
- Specific disabilities
Resource Links
- The Advocacy Institute – The Advocacy Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development of products, projects and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
- Wrightslaw – Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
- New York State Education Department – A focus on student achievement guides an advocacy plan that builds support of decision makers who affect the quality of the library media program.
- Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates – Protecting the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.
- Advocacy Fact Sheet
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Parent Network of WNY
1021 Broadway Street
Buffalo, NY 14212
Contact Us
Family Support Lines:
English – 716-332-4170
Espanol – 716-449-6394
info@parentnetworkwny.org
