About Parents Helping Parents

Mission

The mission of Parents Helping Parents of San Luis Obispo County is to empower children with special needs to reach their fullest potential. This is realized by strengthening families through parent and professional education, mutual support, referral networks and greater community awareness.

History

Parents Helping Parents began in 1990 as a small group of parents in San Luis Obispo County supporting each other in raising children with special needs. After organizing into a non-profit, PHP was able to get funding from larger agencies such as Early Start, Tri-Counties Regional Center, and First 5 of SLO County to expand our services. We are grateful affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy of SLO County as we work together to support our community.

Staff

Director of Programs & Services

Diana A.

Finance & Administrative Manager

Vanessa Kao

Resource Office Manager

Edith

Family Navigator & Resource Specialist

Vanessa G.

North County Resource Specialist

Debra Marasco-McNulty

Funders

The services provided by Parents Helping Parents would not be possible without our funders.

Tri Counties Regional Center
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First Five San Luis Obispo
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Department of Education - State of California
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Family Resource Centers Network of California
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California Early Start
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Department of Developmental Services
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Family Empowerment Centers
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