Resources

Support

Parent-to Parent support is the heart of our mission.
Families lend a unique and special strength to the FRC; our staff is comprised of parents and those who
have family members with disabilities.

“Families Helping Families”
is our commitment

Services

Here are some services CHALLENGED offers:

Parent Mentors
Home Visitation / Phone Support
Resource Library
Autism Support Services
Referrals to other Agencies
Parents as Teachers Program
Toy Lending Library
Support Groups
IEP Trainings
Parenting Program for CVRC Parents who are clients
Early Intervention Support for Parents
Playgroup 0-5 Years Old
Disability Awareness Programs
Adult Day Program - DREAM
Community Presentations
Sibling Support

Involvement

CHALLENGED supports families by assisting in finding services. We work with other agencies in the community to improve children’s growth and development.

Too often parents feel that they are outsiders to a very technical, specialized and foreign world of titles and interventions that do not value their child or their role as parents. CHALLENGED is a place to help meet
other parents and share your stories

CHALLENGED will make you feel welcome. We want to help you get involved in your child’s learning.

We provide resources on topics such as:
Disabilities, behavior, health & nutrition, child care, parenting special needs and special needs education.

CHALLENGED offers parent training and support groups on a variety of issues.. Please request a current flyer.

Parent Trainings
December
Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
Topic: IEP – Behavior Supports

Thursday December 13th, 2012
10:30-11:30am
MCOE, Newbold room
632 West 13th Street Merced, CA95340

A forum for exchange of information between parents and educators. Come and have a voice for your special education student. Dessert provided.

MCOE/Selpa Training
CPI-Nonviolent Crisis Prevention
Time and time again, the principles and techniques taught in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention program have proven effective in resolving potentially violent situations. By participating, you will gain the confidence necessary to handle crisis situations with minimal anxiety and maximum security. The training will help you intervene more safely when behavior becomes dangerous.

March 1st, 2013
8:30am-3:30pm (Registration begins at 8:00am)
MCOE, Clark & Newbold Room
632 West 13th Street Merced, CA95340

An Overview: Adults with ASD and Transition
The transition from school to adulthood is an important time in the life of a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The goal of the transition plan is to facilitate a student’s movement from school to the world of adult work, living, community participation and/or post-secondary school.

March 14th, 2013
8:30am-11:30am (Registration begins at 8:00am)
MCOE, Clark Room
632 West 13th Street Merced, CA95340