What is CPIR?
A central “Hub” for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities
All the materials found on the CPIR Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve. The CPIR employs a user-centered process, gathering the perspectives of our experienced audience—Parent Center staff members and other experts—every step of the way, to create products and services that increase Parent Centers’ knowledge and capacity in specific domains.
What you’ll find on the Parent Center Hub
- Family-friendly information and research-based materials on key topics for Parent Centers
- A private platform called CentersConnect for Parent Centers to exchange resources, discuss high-priority topics, and solve mutual challenges
- A monthly e-newsletter with key topics, new resources, upcoming events, and materials to share with families
- Materials developed by Parent Centers
The CPIR Team
Responding to the needs and missions of Parent Centers
Lead partner for the CPIR — The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) is a Parent Center with extensive experience in empowering parents in New Jersey and Parent Centers in the Northeastern states.
Collaborators in CPIR’s operations — The Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers (RPTACs) ensure that Parent Centers’ voices help shape CPIR’s products and services.
- CPIR: Michele Tyler, Carolyn Hayer, Myriam Alizo, Indira Medina, Ellie Santiago, Tom Franklin, Sue Barlow, and Sitara Nayak
- ECAC: Terri Layton
- P2PGA: Stephanie Moss and Sitara Nayak
- PEAK: Michele Williers
- SPAN: Jeannette Mejias
- WI FACETS: Karen Addams and Courtney Salzer
Get In Touch
Center for Parent Information and Resources
c/o SPAN
570 Broad Stree, Suite 702
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 642-8100
parentcenterhub.org