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Who We Are

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is here to support you with information, training, and answers to your tough questions. We assist families raising loved ones of any age with disabilities or diagnoses.

Every journey is unique. At PHP, your concerns will be heard, and your specific needs will be addressed. Our staff will provide options and essential resources to help improve your loved one’s life. Most of our staff are parents of children with disabilities, so they understand your challenges. They offer information based on your child’s disability, age, and school grade.

Learn about special education, public benefits, important transitions, assistive technology, and more. Plus, connect with other families like yours!

How We Help

Information & Resources

PHP provides information based on an individual's disability, diagnosis or concern, age, and/or grade in school. Topics range from public benefits, financial assistance, and early intervention; transition to adulthood and caregiver support; assistive technology and special education.

Services include webinars, videos, downloads, Resource Directory, 1:1 consultation, support groups, neighborhood offices, multilingual support, and more. We support any diagnosis including autism, ADD/ADHD, dyslexia and other learning challenges, chronic illness, mental health conditions, developmental and intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, and more.

Anyone can get support at PHP and all services are FREE.

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Education

PHP educates families about their education rights and the special education process, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans, for students aged 0-22. We provide guidance on obtaining special education assessments, understanding eligibility, and resolving conflicts. The PHP Education team serves families in San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties in California.

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Milestones

PHP explains important transitions in a person's life and the best ways to navigate them. Learn about transitions from infancy to childhood, elementary to high school, and throughout adulthood.

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Connection & Support

PHP offers various support groups for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities. Each group focuses on specific topics, such as autism, learning disabilities, transitioning to adulthood, and parenting adult children with disabilities. These groups provide valuable opportunities for parents to connect and learn from one another.

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Participate

Share your time, talent, and resources with Parents Helping Parents! You can advocate for disability causes, volunteer at our office, share your expertise, subscribe to our newsletter, or make a financial donation. Every effort is appreciated, and no contribution is too small! Thank you for supporting Parents Helping Parents!

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