Miss Ryann &
Mrs. Crouse's
Class
Parent Resources
Parent Mentors
A parent mentor is the parent of a child with a disability who has been employed on a part-time basis by the school system to advise, educate, & support teachers and families of students with special needs.
http://www1.eboard.com/eboard/servlet/BoardServlet?ACTION=BOARD_SHOW&SITE_NAME=Destination&BOARD_NAME=cobbparentmentors&SESSION_ID=wk37sjfooq7619184
Parent to Parent of Georgia
Offers a variety of services to Georgia families of children with disabilities from birth to 26.
http://www.p2pga.org/
Just Kids
A families guide to disability resources.
http://www.atlantaparent.com/justkids/index.shtml
Social Security/Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults & children who have limited income & resources.
http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/child.htm
Waiver Programs in Georgia
Waiver Programs help people who are elderly or have disabilities and need help to live in their home or community instead of an institution such as a nursing home.
http://dch.georgia.gov/00/article/0,2086,31446711_131673936_165931420,00.html
Champions for Children
Champions for Children provides direct financial assistance & support services for Georgia's medically fragile & special needs children & their families. The Champions of Children Program is designed to primarily assist children & families who do not meet the eligibility requirements for TEFRA/Katie Beckett Medicaid Program.
http://www.championsforchildren.org/