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STATEN ISLAND PARENT TO PARENT OF NYS E-GROUP
SI P2PNYS is an e-group for parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs living on Staten Island.

Here we will provide information and announcements regarding events, trainings, educational issues, etc. This e-group is for informational purposes only and we are the only ones who can post to the group. However, should you have information that you would like to share with the group, please feel free to email us.

We hope that this will be a valuable tool for both parents and professionals.

Keep in mind that not every posting will be of interest to everyone in the group, but the subject line will be descriptive of the email. If you are not interested in the subject, simply delete the email.

PLEASE CONTACT US AT 718-494-3462 TO BE ADDED TO THE EGROUP



Advocate - The Staten Island Family Support Services Consumer Councils Need You.

Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for Staten Island.

The Family Support Consumer Councils work in partnership with the Developmental Disabilities Services Offices to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services. For further information, contact Lisa Michaels, 718-982-1903

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