Detroit Parent Network

The Detroit Parent Network Is Michigan's Premier Parent Engagement Organization That Educates, Equips And Empowers Parents As Champions For Their Children And For Change In Their Schools And Community. Detroit Parent Network is a membership network of more than 1,200 parents serving low-income families that are predominantly African American and Latino. DPN works to improve parent involvement in education, which is proven to promote child success. A feature of DPN's core programs is elevating parents to personal transformation which elevates their own pathway to literacy, workforce development and helps them support the aspirations of their children. DPN's Core Parent Power Trainings are Parent Leadership, Parent Advocacy, Parenting Education (Love & Logic), Facilitator Training, and programs that foster a parent's involvement in their child's education. Central to DPN's model is the recruitment, support and training of parents as peer-peer trainers that go on to become Home-based Early Childhood Literacy Coaches, and Train other Parents in early childhood to high school and college settings.
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Benjamin’s Hope

Benjamin's Hope is a faith based non-profit leader in creating innovative options for adults affected by autism and developmental disability. A thriving example of public/private partnership, they offer essential services such as housing, social clubs, and meaningful day programming partially funded through public healthcare dollars and supported by faithful giving from community members.
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Gracious Grounds

Gracious Grounds is a 501 c3 non profit that emphasize life-enriching activities and togetherness by promoting: community involvement, inclusion, employability skills and opportunities, daily living skills, and spirituality. They provide a range of services, including supportive residential living to meaningful employment and educational and social opportunities within the community.
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Pioneer Resources

A non profit agency in Muskegon and Holland offering a wide array of individualized supports for persons with disabilities as well as seniors. Pioneer Resources provides: Supported Housing, Transportation Services, Employment & Training Opportunities, Recreational Programs & Camps, Autism Services, Senior Programming, and Low Income Housing.
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Pacer Center

The Pacer Center offers several programs for children with disabilities and mental health challenges including a parent information center, a national bullying prevention center, a health information center, a technology center, and newsletters and publications.
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IKUS Life Enrichment Services

IKUS Life Enrichment Services helps individuals with disabilities to discover their potential, experience greater freedom, learn new skills, and have fun in a safe environment. Ultimately, IKUS gives clients the tools they need to make every day another best day. Programs include summer camp, community living, supported employment, Summer/Winter respite, and skill building.
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Military Families Special Needs Parent Toolkit

The Department of Defense Special Needs Parent Tool Kit has comprehensive information and tools that are geared toward helping military families with children with special needs navigate the maze of medical and special education services, community support, benefits and entitlements.
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Envision Center

Envision Center is an organization providing services to individuals with Autism and their families. Services include Assertive Community Treatment, housing, employment, crisis, case management, outpatient behavioral, youth services, peer supports and mentors and substance abuse.
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