FEC Spotlights
FEC Spotlights
FEC Spotlights
Description: Exceptional Family Resource Center provides many services and supports for families of children with disabilities and young adults with disabilities including; 1:1 Service Navigation ADR Mediation/IEP Facilitation Customized Resources IEP Coaching/Mentoring Language Accommodations Peer Parent Mentoring Training SELPA, Regional Center & Community Agency Collaboration Workshops: Education, Regional Center and Generic Services, and more.
Additional Affiliations: Early Start Family Resource Center (Ages 0–3), CA Early Start POE Intake for San Diego Regional Center (Birth to 3), Community Navigator Program (Birth through the life cycle) – regional center client or presumed eligibility, East County & Santa Clara SELPAs High Quality IEPs, NCCSE-- Resolution for Students Success (3 -22), Poway-- SELPA Partners in Resolution (3-22), CA Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) - (Transition Age Youth and Adults) - Family Engagement SupportSocial Media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
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.