Library Item
Parents Helping Parents:
| Sub Title | Parent Leadership Skills Training ... Empowering Parents |
| Topic Code | 0540 - Family Support / Training |
| Author Name | MacKenzie, Louise Talarico, ed. |
| Additional Authors | Kotowski, Diana Zapata, ed. |
| Publication Date | 1993 |
| Place of Publish | Los Angeles, CA |
| Publisher | Life Steps Foundation, Inc. |
| Acquisition Source | 12555 West Jefferson Blvd., #275, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 800-530-5433; Fax: 310-306-7278 |
| Key Word Descriptors | communication, educational services, facilities, family training and support, law, legislation, parent training, parent training, service delivery systems, service providers |
| URL Address | http://www.lifestepsfoundation.org/ |
| Physical Description | 540 pp.; supplementary pamphlets: 52 pp. |
| General Notes | In English and Spanish, gives training modules, handouts and information to train parents as leaders in advocacy for other parents in families having children with or at-risk for developmental disabilities. Emphasizes knowledge of the California services system, legislative and budget process at the local, state and federal levels, trends in service delivery, community organization and advocacy skills, and community participation. Discusses the IFSP, IEP, goals, education services, eligibility, assessment, rights and responsibilities, vocational and residential services, and the regional center system. Includes glossary, resource listing, training agenda materials for facilitators, and supplementary materials. |
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