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Hope. Help. Support.

for Children with Disabilities and Their Families

Parent to Parent of Miami is a community resource specializing in providing families of children and young adults with special needs with information, education and emotional support.

We help parents become better prepared to meet the needs of their children at no cost to them.
We are here for you.

How Can We Help?

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By Parents, For Parents

We are a diverse group of specially trained parents, families and special needs education professionals who have a family member with a disability. We understand the many challenges parents of children with special needs encounter. How can we help you?

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Support Us

Parent to Parent of Miami is a non-profit organization and free parent resource serving families in Miami-Dade County for over 35 years. There are many ways you can volunteer and get involved in helping us support children and young adults with disabilities or special needs in our community.

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Make a Difference

Your donations to Parent to Parent of Miami enable us to empower families and our community with the support, information and education they need to build brighter futures for our children. No donation is too small and all donations are tax-exempt. You can now donate via PayPal or Venmo.

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In-Person and Virtual Workshops

Attend one of our in-person or online virtual workshops and take the first step in learning how to help your child build a brighter future. Our workshops provide a one-on-one opportunity with one of our specialized Parent to Parent team members covering a range of topics including:

  • Parenting
  • Leadership
  • Postsecondary Transition
  • Disability
  • Financial
  • Advocacy
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Our Annual Events

November 2025

21st Annual Journey Of Dreams Benefit

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November 20, 2025

Give Miami Day 2025

This annual 24hour fundraising event in November is hosted by the Miami Foundation to help the community get into the spirt of giving by donating to local nonprofits such as Parent to Parent of Miami. More information will be available in November 2025 so stay tuned!
Online Giving

Family Engagement Picnic

Our Family Engagement Picnic is an annual event provided for families being supported by our organization and typically takes place in February. Parents come together for a great day of fun and relaxation to network and share stories with other parents who have children with disabilities. This annual picnic allows children to play together in a safe and nurturing environment where everyone’s “abilities” are celebrated.
Community agencies and sponsor partners are invited to join the fun and help provide community resources to help parents get the information they need to thrive. Interested in joining our event? Please contact us for more information.

Become a “Santa’s Helper” Annual Holiday Drive

Spread Holiday Cheer

Our Partners

DID YOU KNOW

Many people with learning disabilities (LD) have average or above-average intelligence, can be very creative and do amazing things in life.

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Join us at EmpowerED: Navigating School with Confidence! 📚✨

Don't forget to mark your calendar for September 27th at 11 AM for a FREE family-friendly event that will empower you through every stage of your child's educational journey, from early intervention to high school.

What to expect
-Expert guidance on your child's IFSP, IEP, or 504 plan
-School and community resources at your fingertips
-Connect with parent mentors and exchange insight

Get answers straight for the source.

The entities below influence policy, bring it to life, and offer essential programs and support for families like yours.

Location: Redland Farmers Market
24801 SW Krome Av., Homestead, FL 33031

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🎉 My Squad Night Out – Glow Crafts! 🎉

On Wednesday, September 24 at 6 PM at Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park, 📍 3940 Granada Blvd. 

It will be an unforgettable evening filled with fun, friends, and glowing memories!

✨ Make glow-in-the-dark art
🎲 Play games like UNO & Connect 4
🍕 Enjoy pizza for dinner

My Squad is a social club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism—come hang out, laugh, play, and be part of the squad! 💙

Cost: $5

Save your spot, NOW!
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For more information, email Catie and Jordan PlayForAll@coralgables.com or call at 305-441-5650

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Infant Massage Group class this Saturday, September 13th at 9:30AM-11:00AM.

Hosted in partnership with Path to Grow Pediatric Therapy and Catching Up Therapy.

Address: 7340 SW 48th St #106, Miami, FL 33155

Price? $5 fee to hold your spot, and you will be fully refunded at the end of the class!

Age? Newborns to precrawlers.

Led by pediatric occupational therapist and certified infant massage instructor Javier Jimenez, this class will give you hands-on techniques to:
•	Support bonding
•	Improve sleep
•	Reduce reflux and constipation
•	Encourage motor development

Register today!
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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders, survivors, and all who showed strength in the face of tragedy.

🕊️ We will never forget.

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✅ Ahorre sin preocupaciones: descubra cómo las cuentas de ABLE United protegen sus beneficios de SSI y Medicaid. ¡Conéctese con nosotros el martes, 23 de septiembre a las 10AM! Para el taller VIRTUAL "Ahorrando con ABLE United."

Descubra cómo las cuentas de ABLE United pueden ayudarle a ahorrar sin afectar sus beneficios de SSI o Medicaid. Aprenderá quién califica, cómo funcionan y por qué abrir una cuenta ABLE puede ser una excelente decisión financiera.

¡Reserve su lugar ahora mismo! 📲 La inscripción es gratuita.
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Presentado por: Vilma Carmona, ABLE United

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1000 Hours Outside- Process Art on Saturday, September 13th 1PM!

1000 Hours Outside is a global movement to match screen time with green time. Neurodiverse families across the lifespan are invited to explore accessibility in nature.

The neurodiverse umbrella includes: ADHD, DID & OSDD, BPD, HSP, Sensory Processing, CPTST, Epilepsy, Dyspraxia, OCD, ASPD, ABI/TBI, NPD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, DMDD, Misophonia, Dyscalculia, Bipolar, Autism, Tic Disorders, Schizophrenia, GAD, FASD, Down Syndrome, Synesthesia, Selective Mutism, and similar.

Cost: $10 per family.
One ticket per family!

Must register to participate.
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For more information, email Catie and Jordan PlayForAll@coralgables.com

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You are invited to: "Hopeville: How to Win the Reading Wars," a moving look at how evidence-based reading instruction can transform lives, especially for children with dyslexia and other reading challenges.

FREE Movie Screening on Thursday, September 18th at 6PM-8PM.

Location: Sandrell Rivers Theatre
6103 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127

🎬 Watch the trailer here: bit.ly/tlpscreeningtrailer

🍸 Drinks & light bites provided
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the movement to ensure every child has the chance to thrive through reading.
 
Reserve your spot today!
RSVP by scanning the QR code or visiting bit.ly/tlpscreening

*Please note: Individual registration is required for this event.

This a free community screening made possible with funding from The Children's Trust and the Lucy Leadership Circle.

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We’re just two months away from this year’s Journey of Dreams! 

Join us on Saturday, November 8th and help us celebrate our amazing honorees who are making an impact in our community! 

Excellence in Family Advocacy Award Honoree:
Aida Diaz-Silveira, Esq. - CABA Pro Bono Legal Services, Neurodivergent Legal Assistance Program

IMPACT Award Honoree:
Carmen Pardiñas, Project SOAR Miami Beach

Become a sponsor! Buy your tickets! And let's all keep “Reaching for the Stars”! 
www.bit.ly/journeyofdreams2025

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