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Parent Partner Coalition
"Parent Partners" go by many names such as Parent Advocate, Family Advocate, Family Partner, and, of course, Parent Partner. Regardless of the title they are a parent or primary caregiver who is raising (or has raised) a child/youth who has emotional and/or behavioral challenges and has experience in advocating for his/her child in multiple settings or systems.
Parent Partner Coalition Objective
To promote, support, and recognize the efforts of California Parent Partners who enhance the services provided to parents and caregivers of children and youth. |
Upcoming Events
October 29, 2010 Annual Banquet in Los Angeles
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Parent Partner Coalition Goals
To promote awareness of the philosophy, value and inclusion of Parent Partners
To Support Parent Partners through networking, education, and training
To recognize achievements, best practices, and leaders in the field of Parent Partners
Join the Parent Partner Coalition Benefits
- 800 Number Help Desk to Answer Questions from Parent Partners statewide (in development)
- Free UACF Membership (optional)
- Will receive UACF Newsletter (section for Parent Partners), eAlerts and eFamily News (compilation of newspapers articles statewide on mental health)
- Share best practices collected from national and state repositories and publications.
- Message board access
- Certification and Career Planning for Parent Partners
- Monthly teleconference calls
- Help to shape and receive public policy
- Participate in parent partner trainings, workshops and annual events.
- Participate in UACF’s
statewide public awareness campaign (Be a Friend of
MIND….Start Early™)
- Participate in the annual
UACF Legislator’s Day in the state capitol
- Work with all UACF programs and community-based organizations to establish effective and efficient community support systems.
- Certification and Career Planning for Parent Partners (Pending development)
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For more information, contact Vickie Mendoza (916) 643-1530 ext. 103
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