Parent To Parent of Miami

How is Parent to Parent of Miami different?

Parent to Parent of Miami is unique in that it serves children with all disabilities: learning, physical, emotional, intellectual, developmental and other health related disabilities. No other organization in Miami offers this broad range of services to families. Parent to Parent of Miami also works in coalition with local, state, and national organizations. In addition, many of Parent to Parent of Miami's board and staff members are parents of children with special needs and disabilities, which means that they truly understand the difficulties other parents are experiencing. Our team is specially trained to work hand in hand with parents in order to guide them and get them the help they need.

Our vision is that all families who have children with specials needs or disabilities will have universal access to information, training, support, and advocacy skills to help their children reach their full potential. All while leading the community on the rights of all children.

What do Parent to Parent of Miami programs do?

Provide information, peer support, parent skill building workshops, referrals, and advocacy to families of children and adults with disabilities, and the professionals who serve them.

What is Parent to Parent of Miami's Mission?

The mission of Parent to Parent of Miami is to empower and support a network of families who have children and adults with disabilities.

Is Parent to Parent of Miami a 501(c)(3) organization?

Yes, Parent to Parent of Miami is a nonprofit organization serving children and youth with disabilities in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties, and the nation. You can find our annual report and the organization's 990 on this website. Your gifts and donations to Parent to Parent of Miami are tax deductible as allowed by law.

What are some recent accomplishments of Parent to Parent of Miami?

During last fiscal year, October 1, 2007 – September 30, 2008:

	We received over 5,000 requests for information and individual assistance from parents and educators, and the number continues to increase each year ♥
	Families registered as members of our organization reached 8,000 in 2008
	More than 75,000 visitors to our website (www.ptopmiami.org) from the United States and thousands more from other countries
	In September 2008, Parent to Parent of Miami launched a new corporate logo with grant funds from the Dade Community Foundation
	Parent to Parent of Miami was a recipient of The Children’s Trust 2008 Champions for Children with Disabilities Award
	Sponsored families during our annual Holiday Drive
	Provided families with emergency assistance
	Parent to Parent sponsored the Annual Awards and Luncheon for Students with Disabilities

What are Parent to Parent of Miami's future plans?

Parent to Parent of Miami frequently receives requests from parents and professionals about unmet needs in the community, and that information assists in determining needed programs for the future. Your suggestions and contributions help Parent to Parent of Miami continue to meet the needs of the community.

Our goals for the future continue to be ambitious:

	Continue to expand partnerships to reach underserved parents and professionals throughout Miami Dade County
	Increase the availability of workshops for parents and professionals
	Enhance trainings on specialized topics such as early childhood, transition from high school, sexuality issues, foster and adoptive parents, and youth with disabilities
	Increase awareness of options for responding to bullying behavior
	Expand use of technology and distance learning to reach more families
	Launch a new website to include a complete translation of content in Spanish