CARES CPRC

CARES CPRC CARES CPRC is a Program of California Hands & Voices. San Diego and Imperial County Community
Advocacy
Resources
Empowerment
Support

Our goal is to build the capacity of families and people with disabilities from birth to age 26 to help them navigate the special education and other service systems. Misión:(Spanish)
El Centro Comunitario de Recursos para Padres (CPRC, por sus siglas en inglés) de California Hands & Voices, CARES (Comunidad, Abogacía, Recursos, Empoderamiento, Suporte), se dedica a empoderar a las familias con niños y adultos jóvenes con discapacidades de una manera respetuosa y sin prejuicios. Nuestra meta es desarrollar la capacidad de las familias y las personas con discapacidades desde el nacimiento hasta los 26 años para ayudarlos a navegar la educación especial y otros sistemas de servicios. Estamos guiados por padres y brindamos a las familias los recursos, las redes y la información para prepararlos para los desafíos de criar a un niño con discapacidades. Nuestro alcance comunitario, colaboración entre padres y profesionales, y esfuerzos de defensa se centran en permitir que los niños y adultos jóvenes sean auto defensores y que esten preparados para llevar una vida adulta productiva e independiente en la mayor medida posible. Comunidad
Abogacia
Recursos
Empoderamiento
Suporte


Mission:
California Hands & Voices’ CPRC, CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resources, Empowerment Support), is dedicated to empowering families with children and young adults with disabilities in a respectful and non-judgmental manner. We are parent-driven and provide families with the resources, networks, and information to prepare them for the challenges of raising a child with disabilities. Our outreach activities, parent/professional collaboration, and advocacy efforts are focused on enabling children and young adults to be effective self-advocates prepared to lead productive, independent adult lives to the maximum extent possible.

24 de Febrero de 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p. m. | Edades de 13 a 17 años10 de Marzo de 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 p. m. | Edades de 18...
01/23/2026

24 de Febrero de 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p. m. | Edades de 13 a 17 años

10 de Marzo de 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 p. m. | Edades de 18 a 26 años

Hola familias,

CARES CPRC les invita a 🌱 Conexiones Juveniles: ¡Un espacio de apoyo y socialización!

Únanse a nosotros en un espacio libre de prejuicios donde los jóvenes de la zona pueden conectar y crecer. Disfruten de actividades divertidas y conversaciones sinceras en una comunidad de apoyo.

Cuándo y quiénes:
Sesión 1: 24 de Febrero de 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p. m. | Edades de 13 a 17 años
Sesión 2: 10 de Marzo de 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 p. m. | Edades de 18 a 26 años

Dónde: Biblioteca Conmemorativa Camarena, 850 Encinas Ave, Calexico, CA 92231

Para preguntas, comuníquense con Patricia Gomez a pgomez@carescprc.org

Enlace de registro a continuación
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtuiLLQzoGmXs5NysyGXDmIM7n2NdtrdrQQfNLQ2uJY1TZZA/viewform?usp=header

February 24, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Ages 13-17  March 10, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages 18–26
01/23/2026

February 24, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Ages 13-17

March 10, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages 18–26

Hello families,

CARES CPRC invites you to 🌱 Youth Connections: A Support & Social Space!

Join us for a judgment-free zone where local youth can connect and grow. Enjoy fun activities and honest conversations in a supportive community.

When & Who:
Evening 1: February 24, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Ages 13-17
Evening 2: March 10, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages 18–26

Where Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave, Calexico, CA 92231

For questions, contact Patricia Gomez at pgomez@carescprc.org

Registration link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtuiLLQzoGmXs5NysyGXDmIM7n2NdtrdrQQfNLQ2uJY1TZZA/viewform?usp=header

📣 REMINDER.........TODAY at 9:30am! 📣IEP Binder Workshop🗂️ Learn how to organize IEP documents and advocate for your chi...
01/22/2026

📣 REMINDER.........TODAY at 9:30am! 📣
IEP Binder Workshop

🗂️ Learn how to organize IEP documents and advocate for your child
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers welcome
Where: Children and Parents Council 563 W. Main St.,
El Centro, Ca 92243
Time: 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

✨ This Work Shop is Open to the public — see you THIS MORNING!

📣 !REMINDER.........TOMORROW! 📣
IEP Binder Workshop

🗂️ Learn how to organize IEP documents and advocate for your child
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers welcome
Where: Children and Parents Council 563 W. Main St.,
El Centro, Ca 92243
Time: 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

✨ This Work Shop is Open to the public — see you tomorrow!

PLEASE SHAREWe can not wait to see everyone! Please share with anyone you think can benefit.
01/21/2026

PLEASE SHARE

We can not wait to see everyone! Please share with anyone you think can benefit.

📣 !REMINDER.........TOMORROW! 📣
IEP Binder Workshop

🗂️ Learn how to organize IEP documents and advocate for your child
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & caregivers welcome
Where: Children and Parents Council 563 W. Main St.,
El Centro, Ca 92243
Time: 9:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

✨ This Work Shop is Open to the public — see you tomorrow!

Hola familias,CARES CPRC les invita a 🌱 Conexiones Juveniles: ¡Un espacio de apoyo y socialización!Únanse a nosotros en ...
01/15/2026

Hola familias,

CARES CPRC les invita a 🌱 Conexiones Juveniles: ¡Un espacio de apoyo y socialización!

Únanse a nosotros en un espacio libre de prejuicios donde los jóvenes de la zona pueden conectar y crecer. Disfruten de actividades divertidas y conversaciones sinceras en una comunidad de apoyo.

Cuándo y quiénes:
Sesión 1: 24 de Febrero de 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 p. m. | Edades de 13 a 17 años
Sesión 2: 10 de Marzo de 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 p. m. | Edades de 18 a 26 años

Dónde: Biblioteca Conmemorativa Camarena, 850 Encinas Ave, Calexico, CA 92231

Para preguntas, comuníquense con Patricia Gomez a pgomez@carescprc.org

Enlace de registro a continuación
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtuiLLQzoGmXs5NysyGXDmIM7n2NdtrdrQQfNLQ2uJY1TZZA/viewform?usp=header

Hello families,CARES CPRC invites you to 🌱 Youth Connections: A Support & Social Space!Join us for a judgment-free zone ...
01/15/2026

Hello families,

CARES CPRC invites you to 🌱 Youth Connections: A Support & Social Space!

Join us for a judgment-free zone where local youth can connect and grow. Enjoy fun activities and honest conversations in a supportive community.

When & Who:
Evening 1: February 24, 2026 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM | Ages 13-17
Evening 2: March 10, 2026 | 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Ages 18–26

Where Camarena Memorial Library, 850 Encinas Ave, Calexico, CA 92231

For questions, contact Patricia Gomez at pgomez@carescprc.org

Registration link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtuiLLQzoGmXs5NysyGXDmIM7n2NdtrdrQQfNLQ2uJY1TZZA/viewform?usp=header

Join Parents Helping Parents  online this Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00–1:15 pm, for Seeing the Whole Person: I...
01/13/2026

Join Parents Helping Parents online this Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 12:00–1:15 pm, for Seeing the Whole Person: Inclusion at the Intersection of Disability & Race.

Learn how disability and race intersect to create systemic barriers, particularly for people of color, who face higher rates of poverty, exclusion from quality education, and involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Register
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c6pkduAeRfayJ2BAgwOx6A #/registration

Register & Join us this Thursday for a Special Event***SPECIAL GUEST IV Autism Support groupReal Stories, Real Support (...
01/07/2026

Register & Join us this Thursday for a Special Event
***SPECIAL GUEST IV Autism Support group

Real Stories, Real Support (English)
📅 January 8, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

Come connect with other families, hear real experiences, and learn about supports and resources available in our community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a Special Event between IV Autism Support group and CARES CPRC

Real Stories, Real Support (English)
January 8, 2026 | 10:00 AM

Registration Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5eUT_tqTXSaxzK3lzmL7g #/registration

From Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego
12/19/2025

From Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego

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🎬✨ ¡Hola, familias! ✨🎬¡CARES se complace en anunciar que organizaremos nuestra segunda noche de cine, especialmente para...
12/17/2025

🎬✨ ¡Hola, familias! ✨🎬
¡CARES se complace en anunciar que organizaremos nuestra segunda noche de cine, especialmente para jóvenes adultos con discapacidades!
Por favor, anoten en sus calendarios este evento especial:
🗓️ Fecha: 19 de diciembre
Hora: 5:45
📍 Lugar: Cine Metropolitan, Calexico
Información sobre las entradas: ¡CARES proporcionará DOS ENTRADAS GRATIS por cada joven adulto asistente! 🎉
Se requiere inscripción.
El enlace se encuentra a continuación:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUQYXbDXbKOkN7FN_xDEfMK23Pn0LOXud-Lid-XCW0tL3B3A/viewform?usp=header

¡Esperamos verlos allí!

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