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Statewide Parent to Parent Programs - March 2008

Alabama Susan Colburn or Vonda Reeves Parent Connection Network of Alabama c/o Children's Rehabilitation Services 2129 East South Boulevard Montgomery, AL 36116 1-800-846-3697 334-613-2284 (Susan), 334-792-0022 (Vonda) www.rehab.state.al.us click on Services> CRS> Programs>Parent Connection… Best Practices: SP Training 1-3 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction of program activities Computerized to assist with matches, document satisfaction	Alaska Lynn Caswell, Executive Director Stone Soup Group 3350 Commercial Drive, Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99501 907-561-3701 907-561-3702 FAX 877-786-7327 Toll Free lynnc@stonesoupgroup.org www.stonesoupgroup.org Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Spanish in development Program Evaluation - Follow-up on matches, satisfaction and impact Computerized to assist with matches, evaluate program impact
Arizona Joyce Millard-Hoie, MPA Executive Director Raising Special Kids 2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ  85004 602-242-4366 x121 In Arizona 800-237-3007 FAX: 602-242-4306 info@raisingspecialkids.org www.raisingspecialkids.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Spanish Program Evaluation - Follow-up on matches, satisfaction and program impact Computerized to assist with matching, follow-up and tracking	Arkansas Ashley Rentz Parent to Parent 200 Main St. Little Rock, AR 7206 501-372-4558 FAX: 501-372-4558 arentz@arcark.org Best Practices: No organized training Program Evaluation - Follow-up on matches Paper files as primary documentation
California Mary Ellen Peterson Parents Helping Parents 3041 Olcott Street Santa Clara, CA 95054-3222 408-727-5775 FAX: 408-717-0182 maryellen@php.com http://www.php.com/ Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Spanish Program Evaluation - satisfaction and program impact Computerized to assist with matching, follow-up, tracking and program evaluation	Colorado Dianne McNamara Parent to Parent of Colorado c/o UCP of Colorado 2200 S. Jasmine Street Denver, CO 80222 877-472-7201 mail@p2p-co.org http://www.p2p-co.org/ Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation - satisfaction with program activities Computerized to assist with matches
Connecticut Carmina Cirioli and Nanfi Lubogo Co-Executive Directors Parent to Parent of Connecticut Parents Available to Help, Inc. (PATH) PO Box 117 Northford, CT 06472 1-800-399-PATH (CT only) (203)234-9554 FAX: 203-234-1876 PATHp2pct@pathct.org www.pathct.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Spanish Program Evaluation - satisfaction and program impact, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching	Delaware No statewide Program information available.
Florida Richard LaBelle, Director Family Network on Disabilities of Florida 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL 33760 727-523-1130 800-825-5736 FAX: 727-523-8687 richlabelle@fndfl.org http://fndfl.org Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation - satisfaction and impact of program activities Computerized to assist with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Georgia Debra S. Tucker Executive Director Parent to Parent of Georgia 3805 Presidential, Parkway, Suite 207 Atlanta, GA 30340 770-451-5484 FAX: 770-458-4091 debi@parenttoparentofga.org http://www.parenttoparentofga.org/ Best Practices: SP Training 1-3 hours Program Evaluation - satisfaction and follow-up on matches Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Hawaii Susan Rocco No current Parent to Parent is available Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) Hawaii (808)586-8126 www.spinhawaii.org
Idaho Chris Curry Idaho Parent to Parent 129 W. 3rd Street Moscow, ID 83843 (208) 892-8280 curry@moscow.com famtog@moscow.com www.familiestogether.org/ Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction and impact of program activities, Support Parent Training evaluations, Focus Groups Paper files as primary documentation	Illinois No statewide Program information available.
Iowa Theresa Rasch (?) Families of Iowa Network for Disabilities ASK Resource Center 321 East 6th St. Des Moines, IA 50309 1-800-450-8667 515-243-1713 Fax: 515-243-1902 info@askresource.org www.askresource.org/find.shtml old email? Theresa-rasch@uiowa.edu Best Practices: SP Training Over 10 hours Program Evaluation – Follow-up via phone and internet Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Indiana Rebecca Kirby About Special Kids (ASK) 7275 Shadeland Ave., Suite 1 Indianapolis, IN 46250 317-257-8683 1-800-964-4746 FAX: 317-251-7488 Email: Familynetw@aboutspecialkids.org www.aboutspecialkids.org
Kansas Susan Arnold Families Together, Inc. 501 SW Jackson, Suite 400 Topeka, KS 66603 785-233-4777 FAX: 785-233-4787 ptp@familiestogetherinc.org www.familiestogetherinc.org/ Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 Program Evaluation – Follow-up on matches Paper files as primary documentation	Kentucky No statewide Program information available.
Louisiana Susan Benoit Families Helping Families of SWLA 2927 Hodges St. Lake Charles, LA 70601 337-436-2570 FAX: 337-436-2578 1-800-894-6558 fhfswla@xspedius.net www.fhfswla.org Best Practices: No organized training Program Evaluation – Follow-up on matches Paper files as primary documentation
Maine Beverly Baker Coordinator of Family Support Projects Maine Parent Federation PO BOX 2067 Augusta, Maine 04338 www.MPF.org 1-800-870-7746 207-623-2144 Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 Program Evaluation – Follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matches	Massachusetts Mary Castro Summers Director, Family TIES of Massachusetts Linea Pearson, Parent-to-Parent Coordinator Massachusetts Department of Public Health Donovan Building, Room 321 5 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021 PH: 781-774-6736 FX: 781-774-6618 mcsummers@fcsn.org www.massfamilyties.org Best Practices: SP Training Spanish Program Evaluation – impact of program activities, satisfaction, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Paper files as primary documentation
Michigan Mary J. Marin, Executive Director of Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (FCCYSHCN) Family Support Network of Michigan Michigan Dept of Community Health Children's Special Health Care Services Div Lewis Cass Bldg, 6th Floor 320 So Walnut St Lansing, MI 48913 517-241-7197 FAX: 517-335-8055 marinm@michigan.gov Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Online SP Training: (www.learning.mihealth.org - Log in then click 'my learning path' tab at top) Program Evaluation - follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations, focus groups Computerized for matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Minnesota Contact Information Only PACER Center 8161 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437 Voice: (952) 838-9000 - TTY: (952) 838-0190 Toll-free in Greater Minnesota: (800) 537-2237 Toll Free outside of MN # 888-248-0822 Fax: (952) 838-0199 pacer@pacer.org www.pacer.org
Mississippi No statewide Program information available.	Missouri Jane St. John, Coordinator Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) Support Matching Network UMKC-Institute for Human Development, UCE 2220 Holmes, Room 342 Kansas City, Missouri 64108-2676 816-235-5684, 1-800-773-8652 816-235-1762 fax stjohnj@umkc.edu Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction, follow-up, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Maryland No statewide Program information available.	Montana No statewide Program information available.
Nebraska Annie Anderson, Family Services Director The Arc of Omaha at the Ollie Webb Center 1941 S. 42nd St. Suite 122 Omaha, NE 68105 (402)346-5220 ext 23 aanderson@olliewebbinc.org www.olliewebbinc.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation – impact of program activities, follow-up on matches Paper files as primary documentation	Nevada Marcia O'Malley, Executive Director Nicole Schomberg, Healthcare Specialist Family TIES of Nevada, Inc. 3100 Mill Street, Suite #117 Reno, NV 89502 (775) 823-9500 Toll Free: 1-866-326-8437 FAX #: (775)323-2205 info@familytiesnv.org www.familytiesnv.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Spanish Program Evaluation – follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
New Hampshire Philip Eller Parent to Parent of New Hampshire 12 Flynn Street Lebanon, NH 03766 603-448-6393 FAX: 603-448-6310 p2pnh@valley.net www.p2pnh.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Online SP Training (from their website above) Program Evaluation – satisfaction with program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	New Jersey Malia Corde New Jersey Statewide Parent to Parent c/o SPAN, 35 Halsey Street, 4th Floor Newark, NJ 07102 908-537-4673 FAX: 973-642-8080 maliac@comcast.net spannj.org/familywrap/parent2parent.htm Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Spanish and 8 other languages in process Program Evaluation – satisfaction and impact of program activities, follow-up, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
New Mexico Sallie Van Curen Parents Reaching Out 1920 "B" Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-247-0192 505-247-1345 FAX eweisner@parentsreachingout.org www.parentsreachingout.org Best Practices: SP Training 10+ hours Spanish and Navajo Program Evaluation – satisfaction and impact of program activities, follow-up, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matchings	New York Janice Fitzgerald Executive Director Parent to Parent of NYS PO Box 1296 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 866-727-6970 518-359-3006 FAX: 518-359-2151 p2pnys@adelphia.net or parent2par@aol.com www.parenttoparentnys.org Best Practices: SP Training 1-3 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction, follow-up, Support Parent Training evaluations Paper files as primary documentation
North Carolina Director, Irene Nathan Zipper, MSW,PhD Family Support Network of North Carolina University of North Carolina CB#7340 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7340 1-800-852-0042 919-966-2841 FAX: 919-966-2916 izipper@unc.edu www.fsnnc.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation – impact and satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations, focus groups Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	North Dakota Pat Conway, Phd, Program Coordinator North Dakota Family to Family Network Center for Rural Health University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences 501 N Columbia Road P.O.Box 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 701-777-2359 or 888-434-7436 FAX: 701-777-2353 http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts /rural/family pconway@medicine.nodak.edu Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction, follow-up, Support Parent Training evaluations Paper files as primary documentation
Ohio Georgie Stoner Family Child Learning Center Family Information Network of Ohio 143 Northwest Ave, Bldg A Tallmadge, Ohio 44278 (330) 633-2055 FAX: (330) 633-2658 gstoner@familychild.org www.familychild.org/fin/FIN.htm	Oklahoma Joni Bruce, Executive Director Heather Pike, Mentorship Director Traci Castles, Founder Oklahoma Family Network, Inc. PO Box 21072 Oklahoma City, OK 73156-1072 www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org (405)203-8743 or (405)271-2131 x47135 Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Spanish Program Evaluation – satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Oregon No statewide Program information available.
Pennsylvania Fiona Patrick Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania Gateway Corporate Center 6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17112 717-540-4722 FAX: 717-657-5983 info@parenttoparent.org www.parenttoparent.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation - satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Rhode Island Dawn Wardyga, Program Director of Family Voices at RIPIN Family Voices at Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 familyvoices@ripin.org www.ripin.org 401-727-4144 x158 Fax: 401 727 4040 Provide web-based parent to parent Support through their Family to Family Network of Rhode Island. Support Parent training is 2 hours.
South Carolina Andy Pope Family Connection of South Carolina 2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 103-B Columbia, SC 29204 803-252-0914 FAX: 803-799-8017 andypope@familyconnectionsc.org www.familyconnectionsc.org Best Practices: SP Training 10+ hours Program Evaluation – impact and satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations, focus groups Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	South Dakota Dina Castro South Dakota Parent Connection Parent to Parent Program 3701 West 49th Street Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 605-361-3171 1-800-640-4553 dcastro@sdparent.org www.sdparent.org Best Practices: SP Training both 1-3 and 4-6 hours Paper files as primary documentation
Texas Laura Warren Texas Parent to Parent 3710 Cedar Street Box 12 Austin, Texas 78705 512-458-8600 888-896-6001 FAX: 512-451-3110 Laura@txp2p.org www.txp2p.org Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation – impact and satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Tennessee No statewide Program information available.         Utah No statewide Program information available.
Vermont Julie Arel, Acting Executive Director Parent to Parent of Vermont 600 Blair Park Road Suite 240 Williston, VT 05495 800-800-4005 FAX: (802)764-5297 p2pvt@partoparvt.org www.partoparvt.org Best Practices: SP Training 4-6 hours Program Evaluation – impact and satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations, focus groups Computerized to assist with matching, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Virginia Dana Yarbrough Parent to Parent of Virginia PO Box 38341 Richmond, VA 23231 (804)795-1481 FAX: (804)795-1486 ptpofva@aol.com www.ptpofva.com Best Practices: No direct Support Parent Training Program Evaluation – none Paper files as primary documentation
Washington Susan Atkins Washington State Parent to Parent 2600 Martin Way East Suite D Olympia, WA 98506 800-821-5927 (360)357-3279 statep2p@earthlink.net www.arcwa.org/parent_to_parent.htm Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation – program satisfaction, Support Parent Training evaluations Paper files as primary documentation	West Virginia No statewide Program information available.
Wisconsin Robin Mathea Parent Program Director Parent to Parent of Wisconsin Family Resource Connection 1020 Kabel Ave Rhinelander WI 54501 Phone: 715-365-8030, 361-2890 Fax: 715-369-8940 rmathea@shsmh.org familyresourceconnection.org/ptpow.htm Best Practices: SP Training 7-9 hours Program Evaluation – impact and satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations Computerized to assist with matching	Wyoming Terri Dawson, Director Parents Helping Parents of Wyoming, Inc 5 N. Lobban Ave. Buffalo WY 82834 307-684-7441 FAX: 307-684-5314 tdawson@wpic.org http://www.wpen.net/ Best Practices: SP Training 1-3 hours Program Evaluation – satisfaction of program activities, follow-up on matches, Support Parent Training evaluations, Focus groups Paper files as primary documentation

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