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Alpha Family Empowerment Center


Phone: 805-452-8789
Website: www.alphasb.org
Address: 4501 Cathedral Oaks Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Notes: No walk-ins/appointments. Call the warmline at 805-452-8789
Providing Parent Support Since: 1950
Established as an FEC: 2022
FEC Counties/Area Served: Santa Barbara

Description: Alpha Family Empowerment Center specializes in providing training and information on the Special Education system to families of children and young adults with disabilities between the ages of 3-22. We know navigating special education can be challenging. Our team assists parents to better understand their child's educational and developmental needs, effectively communicate with providers, and serve as a resource in the Individual Education Program (IEP) process.

Additional Affiliations: Early Start Family Resource Center, Lifespan Support Services, Adult Day Services 22+

Friendly staff surrounds a student with disabilities

What are Family Empowerment Centers (FECs)?

Family Empowerment Centers (FECs) provide training and information to families of children and young adults with disabilities, between the ages of 3 and 22 in California. These nonprofit organizations offer specialized training, peer-to-peer support, information and referral services. They assist parents to better understand their child’s educational and developmental needs, effectively communicate with service providers, serve as a resource for the IEP process, participate in school reform and improvement activities, promote alternative dispute resolution, and support positive relationships between parents and professionals. Services available through each FEC vary based on the needs of the community.