Parent to Parent of NYS

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Parent to Parent of NYS

A statewide organization providing a place where families of individuals with special needs & professionals who serve them can meet and share information.

Parent to Parent of NYS is a place where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information. We've walked the walk and are here to help other families:
Support – We offer parents/caregivers the opportunity to connect one-to-one with a parent/caregiver of an individual with the same or similar disability or special health care need – someone who has “been there.”
Information & Referral – We help families locate the information and services they need
Trainings – Workshop sessions are available on Understanding Medicaid Service Coordination, Record Keeping and Using a Health Care Notebook, and various other topics.

11/23/2025

✨Navigating the Teen Years: For Families of Teens with Disabilities

🗓December 8 | ⏰7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Are you a parent of a special needs teenager? You are not alone! From navigating adolescence to managing behaviors and fostering independence, our group provides a safe space for open discussions about all things teen related. Parent to Parent offers parents a place where you can connect with other parents facing similar challenges and share experiences in a welcoming and understanding environment.

🔗Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/Teen-Parent-Group

11/23/2025

Join us for Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks & Information
📅 Dec 9
⏰ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm

Navigating the residential placement process can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone. 💛
This session will help you organize your needs, preferences, and important documents so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. 🗂️🏡

👉 Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/residential-tips

11/22/2025

📣 Join Our Team!
Parent to Parent of NYS is seeking a part-time Education Advocate for our Upstate East Office. This role supports families with special education needs, delivers trainings, and helps strengthen relationships between caregivers, schools, and community partners.

If you’re organized, empathetic, and passionate about advocacy, this is for you!
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025
📧 Apply at pticjobs@ptopnys.org
🔗For more information visit: https://www.ptopnys.org/general/turn-your-passion-for-education-into-action/

11/22/2025

Early Years Parent Group: For Families of Children with Disabilities Under 12

December 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A nurturing group designed for parents of young children with disabilities. Share early intervention resources, parenting tips, and build friendships with families in similar stages of the journey.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/elementaryandEI

11/21/2025

✨ You are not alone. ✨
Across the state, we are united by the power of peer support. 🤝💙

We are honored to share this heartfelt message of gratitude from a family in Long Island. 💌 Thank you for sharing your story – these stories inspire us every day. 🌟

Help us give back this Giving Tuesday 🎁 — tell us how we’ve supported you in a review.
🔍 Search “Parent to Parent NYS” on Google and leave a review or visit: https://share.google/XcvNR4qfE4kO2HMrv
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💬 Leave a review on our page: https://www.facebook.com/ParentToParentNYS/reviews

11/21/2025

WELCOME ABOARD!

We’re excited to have Caitlyn and Veronika join our team Parent to Parent of NYS. They will both work as Regional Coordinators out of our Upstate West office.

Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

(Pictured from left to right - Heather Emory, Caitlyn Primiano, Veronika Mourgides, Barbara Hoffman)

11/21/2025

📘💡 Let’s Take a Crash Course on How to Read an IEP!
Join us for a fun, informative session that will help you feel more confident navigating your child’s IEP.

🗓️ Dec 9
⏰ 10:00am - 12:00pm

👉 Register here: http://tinyurl.com/P2PNYS-Understanding-IEP

Don’t wait — we’d love to have you! 💙

11/21/2025

Calling all dads of kids with special needs! 🎉

Join our Virtual Father Group for a relaxed night of real talk, laughs, and support.
Dec 8 | 7–9 pm | Zoom

Swap stories, share tips, and connect with other awesome dads, grandparent and other male guardians. Everyone’s welcome!

Register: https://tinyurl.com/Fathers-Group

11/20/2025

✈️Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult
🗓️ Nov 24 | ⏰ 7–8:30 PM

Get tips & tricks for planning stress-free trips—from day outings to dream vacations—with your loved one with special needs.

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/P2P-Travel

11/19/2025

At Parent to Parent of NYS, connection and community matter.
Here’s a message from our Executive Director as we launch our Giving Tuesday campaign — the Empire State of Giving.
Join us as we support families across New York. 🌿

11/19/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring an Education Advocate! 🌟
Parent to Parent of NYS is looking for someone passionate about supporting families navigating special education. In this part-time role, you’ll help caregivers understand their rights, lead workshops, and build meaningful community partnerships.

If you love empowering families and sharing your lived experience to make a difference, we want to hear from you! 💙
📅 Apply by December 1, 2025
📧 pticjobs@ptopnys.org

Address

500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, NY
12304

Telephone

+18003058817

Website

http://www.ptopnys.org/

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