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.
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?
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.
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.
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:
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Parenting
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Leadership
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Postsecondary Transition
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Disability
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Financial
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Advocacy
Our Annual Events
Annual Journey Of Dreams Benefit
The Journey of Dreams Benefit is our major fundraising event held every November. Through the generous support of community sponsors, underwriters and advertisers much needed funds are raised each year to help our parent program continue to provide much needed hope, help and support to families in our community. Learn how YOU can become involved too!
Give Miami Day
This annual 24hour fundraising event, held the third Thursday of each 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 early November 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.
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.
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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🌟 Have fun at the Pinecrest Farmers Market on April 12th for Autism Inclusion Day!
Celebrate inclusion, community, and acceptance with exciting activities and support from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. 💙
#PinecrestFarmersMarket #AutismInclusionDay #CommunitySupport #InclusionMatters #AcceptanceForAll #FunActivities #FamilyEvent
If you’re passionate about working with parents of children with disabilities and want to make a difference... join us!
For more detailed information about the position, please see the complete job description at https://ptopmiami.org/about/careers/
Please email Hilda Maiz-Vargas, Operations Manager, at hmaizvargas@ptopmiami.org for consideration.
#JobOpening #CareerOpportunity #JoinOurTeam #PTOPMiami
Yesterday was an extra special day supporting Autism Awareness and Acceptance Day in our community!
It’s great to see initiatives such as rosadoformiami Commissioner Rosado’s fully accessible playground which will bring much joy for ALL children! And an all-out autism acceptance flag raising ceremony with cityofcoralgables and crystalacademycg
It’s truly beautiful to see so many autism day celebrations throughout our community! And seeing our children and young adults with autism as active participants. ❤️
#dreambigforkidswithdisabilities
Mental Health Matters! Parent to Parent of Miami is taking a break today,
Friday, April 3rd, we are closed for an essential Mental Health Day. We’ll be back refreshed on Monday, April 6th!
For details about our upcoming workshops, visit: https://ptopmiami.org/workshops
Or to create an online intake for support visit: https://ptopmiami.org/how-we-can-help/
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¡La salud mental es importante!
Padre a Padre de Miami estará cerrado hoy, viernes 3 de abril, para un merecido descanso por nuestra salud mental.
¡Volveremos el lunes 6 de abril listos para ayudarlos!
Para más información sobre nuestros talleres próximos, visite: https://ptopmiami.org/es/talleres
O para completar su registro en línea para apoyo visite: https://ptopmiami.org/es/como-podemos-ayudar/
April is Autism Spectrum Awareness Month
Today April 2nd we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day, crucial for promoting acceptance and support for individuals on the spectrum.
By raising awareness, we foster an environment where everyone feels valued and understood.
Let’s advocate for inclusive practices in schools, workplaces, and communities to create a brighter future together! 💙
#dreambigforkidswithdisabilities
#AutismAwareness #InclusionMatters #AcceptanceForAll #SupportNeurodiversity #AdvocateForChange #UnderstandingAutism #BrighterFutureTogether
Wishing everyone a joyful and meaningful Passover filled with love and togetherness! ✡️🥂🍞
Join us for an insightful session on reframing feeding in autism, featuring Dr. Raquel Garcia.
Happening Saturday, April 4th from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
Don`t miss the chance to learn practical strategies for confident mealtimes.
Register now via the link in bio!
#AutismAwareness #FeedingStrategies #LiveEvent
No se lo pierda! Martes, 7 de abril a las 10am.
Aprenda cómo apoyar el crecimiento de su hijo o estudiante con el enfoque de ABA de Behavioral Family Solutions. Este entrenamiento brinda estrategias prácticas para desarrollar habilidades, reducir conductas desafiantes y reforzar comportamientos positivos en el hogar y en la escuela.
Gane confianza, colabore con nuestro equipo clínico y ayude al niño a tener éxito en la vida diaria.
Registrese hoy: bit.ly/4aoiCUT
