What Are Parent Centers?

There are nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in the US and Territories.

These Centers perform a variety of direct services for children and youth with disabilities, families, professionals, and other organizations that support them.

Some of the activities include:

  • Working with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26
  • Helping parents participate effectively in their children’s education and development
  • Partnering with professionals and policy makers to improve outcomes for all children with disabilities

Parent Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs)

Regional PTACs  |  The RPTACs support the work of Parent Centers in their region of the country. There are 4 regions and 4 RPTACs.

Find Your Parent Center

The Parent Center locator page lists all the PTIs and CPRCs in the network.

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Parent Center Impact At A Glance

Parent Centers in Action!
This page tells the story of the Parent Center Network’s overall reach and impact on the hundreds of thousands of families, parents, and youth served.

10 Great Things You’ll Find on the Parent Center Hub
Here’s an easy access window into the wealth of information and resources the Center for Parent Information & Resources offers the Parent Center Network.