Parent to Parent of NYS

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 – someo

ne 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.

In Their Shoes: Caregivers Understanding & Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💖It’s time to gain a...
06/19/2026

In Their Shoes: Caregivers Understanding & Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💖

It’s time to gain a FRESH and deeper understanding of the sibling experience. We’re sharing BRAND NEW research and NEXT-LEVEL practical tools to foster resilience and connection for the WHOLE family! 🚀💡🎉

🗓️ Date: July 13th, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🔗 Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/Sibiling-Support

Don't miss this opportunity to gain fresh insights and support your family in a meaningful way! 👋🥳✨

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Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚✨ Today, we join together to honor Freedom Day! 🎉🙌🏽 Reflecting on our history 📚🏽, celebrating resi...
06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth! ❤️🖤💚✨ Today, we join together to honor Freedom Day! 🎉🙌🏽 Reflecting on our history 📚🏽, celebrating resilience 💪🏽, and honoring the profound contributions of the Black community. 🌟✨

As we celebrate liberty 🗽 and community 🫂 today, we wish everyone a day filled with joy, connection, and reflection. 🥰❤️ How is your family celebrating today? 🧺🏽🎶 Let us know in the comments! 👇🏽✨

📚 HEALING CONNECTIONS: VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB 📚Parents, caregivers, and expecting parents—join us for a free, supportive, and...
06/18/2026

📚 HEALING CONNECTIONS: VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB 📚

Parents, caregivers, and expecting parents—join us for a free, supportive, and thoughtful six-week virtual book club exploring What Happened to You? by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey.

Led by licensed psychologist Dr. Natalie Nordlund, we will dive into how early experiences shape us, and how understanding those experiences can lead to true healing and breaking generational cycles.

✨ What’s included:

FREE copy of the book 📖

Weekly supportive group discussions

Open to parents/caregivers of children ages 0–8 & expecting parents

🗓️ When: Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, and August 12

⚠️ Space is limited! Please only sign up if you are able to attend most of the six sessions.

🗓️ Deadline: Registration closes on June 26.

👉 Register today: forwardleadingfamilies.org/caregivers/bookclub

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Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group 💬🗓️ June 25 | ⏰ 6:30–8 pmConnect with parents who get it — share, vent & sup...
06/18/2026

Virtual Special Education Parent Chat Group 💬
🗓️ June 25 | ⏰ 6:30–8 pm
Connect with parents who get it — share, vent & support each other.

👉 Register: https://tinyurl.com/sped-group

✨💙💛 Connected by Chromosome: Down Syndrome Family Discussion Group 💛💙✨Looking for a place to connect and share? 🤗 Join P...
06/17/2026

✨💙💛 Connected by Chromosome: Down Syndrome Family Discussion Group 💛💙✨

Looking for a place to connect and share? 🤗 Join Parent to Parent of NYS for a supportive, welcoming family discussion group! Meet other parents, share experiences, and build your community. 🫂💖

🗓️ Date & Time: July 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 🕖
🔗 Register: https://tinyurl.com/Down-Syndrome-Parent-Group

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👶 Suffolk Baby Shower Program & Beyond! 🍼🤰✨Our Long Island Regional Coordinator, Dodie Daniels, is hanging out at a incr...
06/17/2026

👶 Suffolk Baby Shower Program & Beyond! 🍼🤰✨

Our Long Island Regional Coordinator, Dodie Daniels, is hanging out at a incredibly special event tonight! She is tabling live at the Suffolk Baby Shower Program & Beyond hosted at the South Country Library in Bellport! 📚❤️

This wonderful, FREE baby supplies event is all about showering local expectant parents and new families with love, resources, and essential gear to start their journeys off right! 🎁👶

📘 What Families are Learning Tonight:
It’s more than just a shower! Attendees are gathered to learn all about keeping their growing families thriving:
💤 Safe Sleep for Baby: Crucial tips for sweet and secure dreams.
🍎 Healthy Nutrition: Keeping both parent and baby well-nourished.
🤰 What to Expect: Navigating before and after birth, including important signs and symptoms to watch for.

🗓️ Missed This One? More Coming Soon! 🚀
While registration was required to attend tonight's packed session, don't worry if you missed out! There are more events coming up in the future!

If you are an expectant parent or a growing family in Suffolk County, you can reach out to find out about upcoming programs, resource dates, or registration info by emailing:
📧 [email protected]

🤝 Connect with Parent to Parent of NYS
Dodie is on-site sharing excellent materials on early childhood support, developmental milestones, and our parent-to-parent matching networks. We love partnering in spaces that lift up families from the very beginning! 💖🌳🙌

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🎙️ Welcoming the Special Fathers Network Tour! 🎙️👨‍👦✨Parent to Parent of NYS was incredibly proud to welcome the Special...
06/17/2026

🎙️ Welcoming the Special Fathers Network Tour! 🎙️👨‍👦✨

Parent to Parent of NYS was incredibly proud to welcome the Special Fathers Network Tour to our Upstate East office on June 15! 🗺️🏢🎉

📘 Inspiring Our Community
Attendees were deeply inspired by David Hirsch—renowned speaker, author, and podcaster—whose incredible work focuses on empowering fathers to take a meaningful and active role in their children’s lives. 🗣️❤️📖

🎧 Live Podcast Recording!
We were especially excited to have our own Fathers Support Coordinator, Bin Feng, join David for a live podcast recording! 🎙️👨‍👦🎚️
Bin shared:
🗺️ His personal journey as a parent.
🫂 His perspective on the absolute importance of engaging every single family member.
💪 The vital, irreplaceable role that fathers play in building strong, supportive families.

💙 Happy Father's Day! 🌈✨
As Father’s Day approaches, we celebrate all the dads, father figures, and male caregivers in our network! Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment make a lasting difference every single day. 🥇🙌🎈
Take a look at the photos to see David speaking, our wonderful group of attendees, and Bin rocking the mic during the live recording session! 📸

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🚨 TONIGHT! It’s not too late to register! 🗓️✨Join us for Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks & In...
06/17/2026

🚨 TONIGHT! It’s not too late to register! 🗓️✨

Join us for Getting Started with the Residential Process: Tips, Tricks & Information
📅 Jun 17
⏰ 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

✈️Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult🗓️ July 8 | ⏰ 10:00am–11:45pmGet tips & tricks for planning stress-free t...
06/16/2026

✈️Traveling with Your Special Needs Child/Adult
🗓️ July 8 | ⏰ 10:00am–11:45pm

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

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500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, NY
12304

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+18003058817

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