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Special Parents Information Network
Basic Information
Address: P.O. Box 2367 Santa Cruz , CA 95063
Phone Number: 831 722-2800
Fax Number: 831 722-2580
Email: cpinheiro@spinsc.org
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Additional Information
Executive Director: Cece Pinheiro
President: Amanda Owens
Service Description: Volunteer Board Chair and Parent of child w/ disability
Mission Statement:
SPIN helps children with special needs achieve their full potential by empowering their families and the professionals who serve them through information, support and resources.
Eligibility Requirements: Parents of kids with disabilites
Area Served: Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties , CA
Hours of Operation/Schedule: 9am-5pm M-F and trainings on weekends
Services Offered:
Workshops, Trainings, Resources, support
Workshops, Trainings, Resources, support
Events:
Support Groups Information and referral Mentor Program Educational Workshops and trainings IEP clinics Networking Resource Library
Conferences/Speakers: Ongoing monthly
Fundraisers: Ongoing plus a big yearly fundraiser called Quiz Night, next one will be March 14, 2009, call or e-mail cpinheiro@spinsc.org for details and/or to attend.
Support Groups: Two separate Down Syndrome Support groups, one in English and one in Spanish.
All Disabilites Support Group
On-line support Group
Late Teen and Adult Support Group
San Benito Parents Support Group
Autism Support Group
Facilitated Communication Support Group
Tourette Syndrome Support Group
Hearing Impaired Suport Group
History:
In 1985 a group of Santa Cruz County parents who have children with special needs began meeting together for support. Through the years parents have continued to maintain the organization that , in 1996, became known as SPIN(Special Parents Information Network.) In June, 2000, SPIN became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable corporation.
Detailed Organization Information:
Families confront enormous challenges in raising a child with special needs. They must navigate through multiple and highly complex service systems and process huge amounts of often conflicting information about thier child's disability. Difficulties in coping with the strain on the families physical, emotional, and economic resources make it difficult to maintain a functional and cohesive family.
Confidence and mastery of the unique skills required to effectively parent a child with special needs are necessary goals that are often not fully met. One of the most efficient and effective ways for parents to meet these challenges is to network with other parents who have experience in raising a child with special needs.
Slogan: Nurturing Special Kids' Potential