Parent Advocates
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Fayette County Parent Mentor-
With a working knowledge of the system,a number of resources, as well as her own personal experience, Pam
Thornburg works within Fayette County schools, (serving both Miami Trace and Washington City Schools), to
bring you the Parent Mentor Project.
The Parent Mentor Project collaborates with several agencies in our area to provide information for children
(ages birth -22) with disabilities and their families. They offer support, training workshops with guest speakers, a
resource library, and many other valuable aids. Pam also assists families with IEP and MFE meetings.
For additional information, you may reach Pam Thornburg at (740) 333-2401
With a working knowledge of the system,a number of resources, as well as her own personal experience, Pam
Thornburg works within Fayette County schools, (serving both Miami Trace and Washington City Schools), to
bring you the Parent Mentor Project.
The Parent Mentor Project collaborates with several agencies in our area to provide information for children
(ages birth -22) with disabilities and their families. They offer support, training workshops with guest speakers, a
resource library, and many other valuable aids. Pam also assists families with IEP and MFE meetings.
For additional information, you may reach Pam Thornburg at (740) 333-2401
Hopewell Center Parent Advocate- Whether you have a child who's been recently diagnosed, or you have
questions or concerns, you may call our Fayette County Parent Advocate Nora DeBruin at (740) 437-7678.
questions or concerns, you may call our Fayette County Parent Advocate Nora DeBruin at (740) 437-7678.
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Education
Fayette County Board of DD- Education, job training, housing, transportation, and additional services for
children, adults, and families. Services include:
Fayette Progressive Industries
1330 Robinson Road
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-7453
Superintendent Steve Hilgeman
Head Start Fayette County Head Start is a FREE preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided. Children receive developmental, speech, vision, and hearing
screenings onsite. They serve all eligible children, including children with disabilities.
Head Start currently accepts applications year-round for the ELI (Early Learning Iniative) Program. Also, you
may apply for the new Washington City Schools Preschool. Call (740) 335-7138 for information.
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow serves a diverse population of expectant parents, newborns and toddlers in Fayette County. A
wide variety of services designed to encourage the development of young children is available to all eligible
families in Fayette County. Call (740) 335-5111 to learn more.
The Ohio State University Extension Human Development and Science
The OSU Human Development and Science page provides growth and developmental standards, including the
"Ages & Stages" Series.
www.http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/stages-of-life/young-children/yc-growthanddev.php
Fayette County Board of DD- Education, job training, housing, transportation, and additional services for
children, adults, and families. Services include:
- SSA (Service and Support Administration)- services for County Board eligible ages 3- adult
- Adult Services- Sheltered Work Program, Seniors Program, Low Work Emphasis Program (LWE),
- Preschool
- Early Intervention/Help Me Grow- for children birth- 3.
- Operations
- Family Support Services
- Special Olympics
- BSAC (Behavior Support Advisory Council) which is a group comprised of Parents, Educators,
Caregivers and Professionals who are concerned with the behavioral needs of children.
Fayette Progressive Industries
1330 Robinson Road
Washington Court House, Ohio 43160
Phone: (740) 335-7453
Superintendent Steve Hilgeman
Head Start Fayette County Head Start is a FREE preschool program for children ages 3-5 years old.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are provided. Children receive developmental, speech, vision, and hearing
screenings onsite. They serve all eligible children, including children with disabilities.
Head Start currently accepts applications year-round for the ELI (Early Learning Iniative) Program. Also, you
may apply for the new Washington City Schools Preschool. Call (740) 335-7138 for information.
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow serves a diverse population of expectant parents, newborns and toddlers in Fayette County. A
wide variety of services designed to encourage the development of young children is available to all eligible
families in Fayette County. Call (740) 335-5111 to learn more.
The Ohio State University Extension Human Development and Science
The OSU Human Development and Science page provides growth and developmental standards, including the
"Ages & Stages" Series.
www.http://fcs.osu.edu/hdfs/stages-of-life/young-children/yc-growthanddev.php
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Region 14 - Hopewell Center (Special Education Regional Resource Center)- provides services for
disabled students, including Speech and Occupational Therapy, as well as a resource library and other forms of
assistance.
Hopewell
5350 West New Market Road
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Phone: (937) 393-1904
Fax: (937) 393-0496
www.ohioregion14.org/
**Visit the new "Parent Perspective" page!**
disabled students, including Speech and Occupational Therapy, as well as a resource library and other forms of
assistance.
Hopewell
5350 West New Market Road
Hillsboro, OH 45133
Phone: (937) 393-1904
Fax: (937) 393-0496
www.ohioregion14.org/
**Visit the new "Parent Perspective" page!**
Library
Hopewell Center Library call (937) 393-1904 for more information, or visit www.ohioregion14.org/
Parent Mentor Project Library- contact Pam Thornburg at (740) 335-2410
Hopewell Center Library call (937) 393-1904 for more information, or visit www.ohioregion14.org/
Parent Mentor Project Library- contact Pam Thornburg at (740) 335-2410
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Health
The Fayette County Health Department offers a wide variety of services including:
- Lead Program ( childhood)
- Summer exercise program
Fayette County Health Department
317 S. Fayette St
(740) 335-5910
The Fayette County Health Department offers a wide variety of services including:
- Immunizations- for Infants and children (call for appointment)
- Adult Immunizations- walk-in
- Family Planning- by appointment
- Blood Sugar Screenings- walk-in (Blood Sugar Screenings Wednesday morning 8:00- 10:00 for adults.)
- TB Screeenings- Monday & Tuesday
- Environmental (Sanitation) Department (740) 333-3590
- Health Education 335-5910 - Dal Craig Crawford RN
- Lead Program ( childhood)
- Summer exercise program
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) (740) 333-3552 WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrtion education, and referrals to
health and other social services to participants at no charge. WIC serves low-income pregnant, postpartum and
breastfeeding woment, and infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
- Car Seat Program
- Service coordination
- Prenatal & newborn visits
- Developmental screenings & evaluations
- Home visits
- Vital Statistics
- Birth and death certificates
Fayette County Health Department
317 S. Fayette St
(740) 335-5910
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