Parents Reaching Out To Help

Parent training & information center - Parents Reaching Out (pro) serves as the parent training and information center for the state of new mexico. Pro supports families in navigating the special education ssytem by providing training, information, and assistance To families of children (ages birth To 26) across the state by providing the necessary tools To advocate for their children To receive a free and appropriate education. Pro also supports families in obtaining appropriate educational services for their child's individualized education program (iep). The project is also designed To increase positive outcomes for students enrolled in special education by encouraging Parents and school districts To work together through partnerships. Pro supports schools throughout the state of new mexico in parent engagement.

The early childhood program at pro provides support To families of infants and toddlers who are at risk for or have developmental delays, disabilities, or medical conditions. Workshops are provided To Help inform families and service providers about early intervention programs, community programs, services and organizations, and individual familiy support is offered in newborn intesive care units and beyond.

The family To family health information center provides information and educational opportunities To families on how To access health care services and support for their children with disabilities and chronic conditions. Pro offers a family perspective To health care professionals and brings together the family advisory boards of agencies and service providers.

Family leadership conference promotes family leadership skills and provides professional learning opportunities for future teachers and physicians. Fiscal services revenue is generated by pro acting as the fiscal intermediary on behalf of the assistive technology fund and medically fragile program for residents of new mexico with developmental disabilities. Pro receives and processes approved assistive technology fund applications, issues checks in the names designated by the fund, and provides detailed reporting on fund activity.