P2P Research / Parent to Parent USA

Statewide Parent to Parent Programs
Updated December 2008
Alabama Susan Colburn or Vonda Reeves Parent Connection Network of Alabama c/o Children's Rehabilitation Service 602 South Lawrence Avenue Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: 1-800-846-3697 Phone: 334-293-7140 Phone: 334-699-6600 Email: scolburn@rehab.state.al.us Website: www.rehab.state.al.us Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills 1-3 hours of training Face to face in large group Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches	Alaska No statewide parent to parent program information available at this time
Arizona Joyce Millard-Hoie - MPA Executive Director Raising Special Kids 5025 East Washington Street Suite 204 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: 602-242-4366 Phone: 1-800-237-3007 (AZ Only) Fax: 602-242-4306 Email: info@raisingspecialkids.org Website: www.raisingspecialkids.org Best Practices: Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Materials: training curriculum Share family stories Additional training is available Training includes other language Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Follow-up on Matches Documenting satisfaction of program activities Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Arkansas No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
California Mary Ellen Peterson - CEO Parents Helping Parents, Inc. - Sobrato Center for Nonprofits - San Jose 1400 Parkmoor Ave. Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95126-3429 Phone: 408-727-5775 Fax: 408-286-1116 Email: maryellen@php.com or Trudy Holmes: trudy@php.com Website: www.php.com Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available 7-9 hours of training 1-3 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Audio tape Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Colorado Dianne McNamara Parent to Parent of Colorado c/o UCP of Colorado 2200 S. Jasmine St Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 1-877-472-7201 Email: dianne@p2p-co.org Website: www.p2p-co.org Best Practices: Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 7-9 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches
Connecticut Nanfi Lubogo and Carmina Cirioli PATH Parent to Parent of Connecticut Parents Available to Help, Inc. PO Box 117 Northford, CT 06472 Phone: 1-800-399-7284 (CT Only) Phone: 203-234-9554 Fax: 203-234-1876 Email: PATHp2pct@pathct.org Website: www.pathct.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches	Delaware No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Florida Richard LaBelle - Director Family Network on Disabilities of Florida 2735 Whitney Road Clearwater, FL 33760 Phone: 1-800-825-5736 Phone: (727) 523-1130 Fax: 727-523-8687 Email: richlabelle@fndfl.org Website: www.fndfl.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available 7-9 hours of training 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists 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 Phone: 770-451-5484 Fax: 770-458-4091 Email: debi@parenttoparentofga.org Website: www.parenttoparentofga.org Best Practices: Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Hawaii No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.	Idaho Chris Curry Idaho Parent to Parent 103 S. Polk Moscow, ID 83843 Phone: 1-866-326-4864 Phone: 208 892-8280 Fax: 509-335-7339 Email: curry@familiestogether.org Website: www.familiestogether.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 7-9 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Focus Groups Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
Illinois No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.	Indiana Rebecca Kirby - Executive Director or Jane Scott - Director of Family Support Indiana Parent Information Network 4755 Kingsway Drive Suite 105 Indianapolis, IN 46205 Phone: 317-257-8683 Fax: 317-251-7488 Email: rebecca@ipin.org OR familynetw@ipin.org Website: www.ipin.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available More than 10 hours Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Iowa FIND Families of Iowa Network for Disabilities Empowering Families through Networking ASK Access for Special Needs Kids Resource Center 321 East 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: 1-800-450-8667 Phone: 515 243-1713 Best Practices: Share family stories More than 10 hours Face to face in small setting Video tape Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Kansas Susan Arnold Families Together, Inc. 501 SW Jackson Suite 400 Topeka, KS 66603 Phone: (785) 233-4777 Fax: 785-233-4787 Email: ptp@familiestogetherinc.org OR connie@familiestogetherinc.org Website: www.familiestogetherinc.org Best Practices: 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Face to face in large group Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
Kentucky No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.	Louisiana No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Maine Beverly Baker - Maine Family Voices Coordinator Maine Parent Federation P.O. Box 2067 Augusta, ME 04338 Phone: 1-800-870-7746 Phone: 207-623-2144 Website: www.linkmaine.org OR www.mpf.org Best Practices: 4-6 hours of training Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches	Maryland No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Massachusetts Mary Castro Summers - Director, Family Ties of MA OR Linea Lick Patterson - P2P Coordinator Massachusetts Department of Public Health Donovan Building, Room 321 5 Randolph Street Canton, MA 02021 Phone: 781-774-6736 Fax: 781-774-6618 Email: mcsummers@fcsn.org Website: www.massfamilyties.org/parenttoparent.html Best Practices: Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Training includes other language Share family stories Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Simulation activities Additional training is available Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation	Michigan Mary J. Marin, Executive Director of FCCYSHCN Family Support Network of Michigan Lewis Cass Bldg, 6th Floor 320 South Walnut St. Lansing, MI 48913 Phone: 517-241-7197 Fax: 517-335-8055 Email: marinm@michigan.gov Best Practices: Share family stories Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 7-9 hours of training Face to face in small setting Online Supporting Parent Training Evaluate Services: Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Focus Groups Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Minnesota No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.	Mississippi No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Missouri Stacie Williams - Coordinator Sharing Our Strengths (SOS) Support Matching Network UMKC-Institute for Human Development, UCE 2220 Holmes, 3rd Floor Kansas City, MO 64108-2676 Phone: 1-800-444-0821 Phone: 816-235-5684 Fax: 816-235-1762 Email: Williamsstac@umkc.edu Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips 4-6 hours of training 1-3 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Montana No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Nebraska Annie Adamson Anderson - Family Services Director The Arc of Omaha at the Ollie Webb Center 1941 S. 42nd Street Suite 122 Omaha, NE 68105 Phone: 402-346-5220 ext. 23 Email: aanderson@olliewebbinc.org Website: www.olliewebbinc.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Follow-up on Matches Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Nevada Marcia O'Malley - Executive Director OR Nicole Schomberg - Healthcare Specialist Family TIES of Nevada, Inc. 3100 Mill Street Suite 117 Reno, NV 89502 Phone: 1-866-326-8437 Phone: 775-823-9500 Fax: 775-323-2205 Email: info@familytiesnv.org Website: www.familytiesnv.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
New Hampshire Philip Eller Parent to Parent of New Hampshire 12 Flynn St. (PO Box 622, Hanover 03755) Lebanon, NH 03766 Phone: 603-448-6393 Fax: 603-448-6310 Email: p2pnh@Valley.net Website: www.p2pnh.org Best Practices: Share family stories Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 4-6 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Online Supporting Parent Training Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, 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 Phone: 908-537-4673 Fax: 973-642-8080 Email: maliac@comcast.net Website: www.spannj.org/familywrap/parent2parent.htm Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Focus Groups Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Documenting satisfaction of program activities Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
New Mexico Sallie Van Curen, Larry Fuller Parents Reaching Out 1920 "B" Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 Phone: 505-247-0192 Fax: 505-247-1345 Email: eweisner@parentsreachingout.org Website: www.parentsreachingout.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available More than 10 hours Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches	New York Janice Fitzgerald Parent to Parent of New York State PO Box 1296 Tupper Lake, NY 12986 Phone: 1-800-305-8817 Phone: 518-381-4350 Fax: 518-359-2151 Email: p2pnys@centralny.twcbc.com Website: www.parenttoparentnys.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Additional training is available Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
North Carolina Irene Nathan Zipper - MSW, PhD Family Support Network of North Carolina University of North Carolina CB#7340 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7340 Phone: 1-800-852-0042 Phone: 919-966-2841 Fax: 919-966-2916 Email: izipper@unc.edu Website: www.fsnnc.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Documenting satisfaction of program activities Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	North Dakota Donene Feist - Director and Missi Baranko - Program Coordinator Family Voices of North Dakota 501 N Columbia Road 312 2nd Avenue West Edgley, ND 58433 Phone: 1-888-522-9654 Phone: 701-493-2634 Fax: 701-493-2635 Email: missi.baranko@gmail.com Website: www.fvnd.org Best Practices: Share family stories Additional training is available Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Adjustment process 4-6 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
Ohio No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time	Oklahoma Joni Bruce - Executive Director and Heather Pike - Mentorship Director Oklahoma Family Network, Inc. PO Box 21072 Oklahoma City, OK 73156-1072 Phone: 1-877-871-5072 Phone: 405-271-5072 Email: jbruceofn@sbcglobal.net Website: www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org Best Practices: Training includes other language Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Simulation activities Evaluate Services: Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
Oregon No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.	Pennsylvania Fiona Patrick - Executive Director Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania Gateway Corporate Center 6340 Flank Drive, Suite 600 Harrisburg, PA 17112 Phone: 717-540-4722 Phone: 1-888-727-2706 (PA Only) Email: fpatrick@parenttoparent.org or mcalderelli@pattan.org Website: www.parenttoparent.org Best Practices: Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Simulation activities 4-6 hours of training Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
Rhode Island Dawn Wardyga - Program Director / Public Policy Coordinator Family Voices at Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Phone: 1-800-434-8399 Phone: 401-727-4144 ext. 158 Fax: 401-727-4040 Email: familyvoices@ripin.org Website: www.ripin.org	South Carolina Andy Pope Family Connection of South Carolina 2712 Middleburg Drive Suite 103-B Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-252-0914 Fax: 803-799-8017 Email: andypope@familyconnectionsc.org Website: www.familyconnectionsc.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available More than 10 hours Face to face in small setting Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Focus Groups Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation
South Dakota Dina Castro South Dakota Parent Connection 3701 West 49th St. Suite 102 Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Phone: 1-800-640-4553 Phone: 605-361-3171 Email: dcastro@sdparent.org Website: www.sdparent.org Best Practices: Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available 4-6 hours of training 1-3 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation	Tennessee No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Texas Laura Warren Texas Parent to Parent 3710 Cedar Street Box 12 Austin, TX 78705 Phone: 1-888-896-6001 Phone: 512-458-8600 Fax: 512-451-3110 Email: Laura@txp2p.org Website: www.txp2p.org Best Practices: 7-9 hours of training Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Utah No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Vermont Barbara Wagner - Interim Executive Director \| Hilary Melton - Director of Family Support Vermont Family Network 600 Blair Park Road Suite 240 Williston, VT 05495-7549 Phone: 1-800-800-4005 Phone: 802-876-5315 Fax: 802-876-6291 Email: hilary.melton@vtfn.org Website: www.partoparvt.org Best Practices: Communication/Listening skills Face to face in small setting Materials: train the trainer Materials: training curriculum Referral process and tips Role of supporting parent Share family stories Simulation activities Adjustment process 4-6 hours of training Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Focus Groups Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches, tracking, follow-up and program evaluation	Virginia Dana Yarbrough Parent to Parent of VA PO Box 38341 Richmond, VA 23231 Phone: 804-795-1486 Fax: 804-795-1486 Email: ptpofva@aol.com Website: www.ptpofva.com Best Practices: 4-6 hours of training Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available Face to face in small setting Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation
Washington Susan Atkins Washington State Parent to Parent Support Programs 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506 Phone: 1-800-821-5927 Phone: 360-357-3279 Email: statep2p@earthlink.net Website: www.arcwa.org/parent_to_parent.htm Best Practices: 7-9 hours of training Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities Additional training is available Video tape Share family stories Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation	West Virginia No statewide parent to parent Program information is available at this time.
Wisconsin Robin Mathea - Parent Program Director Parent to Parent of Wisconsin Family Resource Connection 1020 Kabel Ave Rhinelander, WI 54501 Phone: 1-888-266-0028 Phone: 715-361-2890 Fax: 715-361-2892 Email: Get-Connected@p2pwi.org Website: www.P2PWI.org Best Practices: Share family stories Role of supporting parent Adjustment process Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Simulation activities 4-6 hours of training Face to face in large group Face to face in small setting Evaluate Services: Documenting impact of program activities Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Computerized Services: Computerized information that assists with matches	Wyoming Terri Dawson - Director of Parent Information Center Parents Helping Parents of Wyoming, Inc 5 N. Lobban Ave. Buffalo, WY 82834 Phone: 307-684-2277 Phone: 307-684-5314 Email: tdawson@wpic.org or bcrmon@wpic.org Website: http://www.wpic.org Best Practices: Share family stories Adjustment process Role of supporting parent Communication/Listening skills Referral process and tips Additional training is available 1-3 hours of training Face to face in small setting Video tape Evaluate Services: Documenting satisfaction of program activities Follow-up on Matches Supporting Parent Training Evaluations Focus Groups Computerized Services: Paper files as primary documentation