Family Support 360
2009 Family Support Training
Title: "Family Web 2.0"
Abstract:
This project will use its existing 26 offices in nine states to support families of children with disabilities to evaluate, promote, and provide national leadership training though a Family Web 2.0 project. Families will teach each other how to evaluate and operate training programs and how to engage in positive policy development to ensure ongoing support services, Family Web 2.0 means moving toward citizen –centric information, education and resources that are truly usable and accessible.
Organization:
Community Options, Inc.
16 Farber Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
Contact:
Robert P. Stack, President
Phone: (609) 951-9900
FAX (609) 951-9112
Email Address: Robert.stack@comop.org
Period:
09/30/2009 – 9/29/2010
Funding:
$200,000 per funding year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0272
Title: "Easter Seals Family Support Training Initiative"
Abstract:
This project will implement national training modules for families of children with disabilities of any age and individuals with disabilities and to advance family support leadership and outcomes. Project objectives include, working collaboratively with existing AED State Action teams and other disability system partners, implementing a state of the art Family Navigation Academy, implementing monthly training modules and technical assistance, and evaluating the outcomes on leadership and policy development.
Organization:
Easter Seals, Inc.
1425 K Street, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Contact:
Ann Cameron Caldwell, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President
Phone: (202) 347-3066
Email Address: acaldwell@easterseals.com
Period:
09/30/2009 – 9/29/2010
Funding:
$500,000 per funding year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0267
Title: "Leadership Training for Partnership & Action: A Self Advocate and Family Alliance"
Abstract:
We understand that families of people with developmental disabilities have a strong and important role in preparing their children for adulthood. Yet, we believe that the family member with the disability is the core priority, and that people with disabilities are capable of living self-directed and empowered lives. The driving emphasis of this effort is to build an alliance between individuals with disabilities and their family members, and then form the perspective of youth and young adults with developmental disabilities.
Organization:
National Youth Leadership Network, Inc.
P O Box 5908
Bethesda, MD 20824
Contact:
Betsy Valnes, Executive Director
Phone: (866) 480-6565 Ext 1
Email Address: bvalnes@tie.net
Period:
09/30/2009 – 9/29/2010
Funding:
$150,000 per funding year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0270
Title: "Family Advocacy and Support Training Project (FAST)"
Abstract:
This project will develop culturally responsive, replicable training materials and provide training to families of children with development disabilities in all fifty states and territories. A primary emphasis is on reaching culturally and racially diverse families from all geographic regions. PACER’s Family Advocacy and Support Training ( FAST) Project will develop a coordinated series of training modules on: 1) family leadership and systems change; and 2) the family support needs of youth transitioning to adulthood.
Organization:
PACER Center, Inc.
8161 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
Contact:
Paula F. Goldberg, Executive Director
Phone: (952) 838-9000
FAX (952) 838-0199
Email Address: pgoldberg@pacer.org
Period:
09/30/2009 – 9/29/2010
Funding:
$900,000 per funding year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0269
Title: "Infusing Cultural Competencies in Training Activities for Families with Children with Disabilities in Advocacy and Policy Making "
Abstract:
TASH will develop a family support training program for family members of a child with a disability that infuses culturally competent practices is translated into at least two languages and is presented in 12 states and two territories. This project will provide training for all interested families with intentional focus on engaging families of color who have a child with a disability. As we know from experience and research families of color which include children with significant disabilities, such families are much less likely to tap available services and supports, making them even more vulnerable to abuse, neglect and segregation.
Organization:
The Association for the Severely Handicapped (TASH)
1025 Vermont Ave, NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20005
Contact:
Barbara R. Trader, Executive Director
Phone: (202) 540-9013
Email Address: btrader@tash.org
Period:
09/30/2009 – 9/29/2010
Funding:
$250,000 per funding year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0266