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FEC logo Empowering families of children and young adults with disabilities throughout the state of California
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Empowering families of children and young adults with disabilities throughout the state of California

Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here!

Whether you are a parent navigating a new diagnosis, have a concern about your child’s development, are looking for resources and education, or just need to connect with another parent who has navigated similar challenges, the California Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) are here to help.

Are you a service provider, local education agency, or community based organization that would like to collaborate or learn a bit more about what FECs do? Reach out to an individual center or contact us.

Welcome. We’re so glad you’re here!

Whether you are a parent navigating a new diagnosis, have a concern about your child’s development, are looking for resources and education, or just need to connect with another parent who has navigated similar challenges, the California Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) are here to help.

Are you a service provider, local education agency, or community based organization that would like to collaborate or learn a bit more about what FECs do? Reach out to an individual center or contact us.

A girl in a wheelchair gives her father an Eskimo kiss
California Department of Education
California Department of Education provides fiscal and program guidance and oversight to the Family Empowerment Centers. FECs are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations that receive grants from the California Department of Education (CDE) which are Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, federal funds.
Seeds of Partnership
Seeds of Partnership is funded by the CDE to support parent and family engagement and provide statewide support, technical assistance and central coordination to the Family Empowerment Centers and Family Empowerment Disability Council.
5,852,544
State of California Student Population: Enrollment 2023
765,169
State of California Student Population: Enrollment Students with Disabilities 2023
41
FEC Grantees serving the 41 FEC Regions encompassing 58 Counties in California