Support
Services
Services
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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.
Also, as of August 8th, Pam is now a counselor for the Ohio Benefit Bank, and will
be able to assist parents in filing State applications from her office, therefore making
resources more available, and also saving them an appointment at our local Job and
Family Services. Below is a list of services that the Ohio Benefit Bank offers free of
charge.
Appointments only.
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.
Also, as of August 8th, Pam is now a counselor for the Ohio Benefit Bank, and will
be able to assist parents in filing State applications from her office, therefore making
resources more available, and also saving them an appointment at our local Job and
Family Services. Below is a list of services that the Ohio Benefit Bank offers free of
charge.
 | Medical Benefits | |
| Child Care Assistance | |
| Nutrition Assistance | |
| Ohio Home Energy Assistance | |
| RX | |
| Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) | |
| Food Stamp Program | |
| Ohio Works First (cash assistance, job support, education, and training for low | |
| income families.) |
Appointments only.
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.
diagnosed, or you have questions or concerns, you may call our Fayette County
Parent Advocate Nora DeBruin at (740) 437-7678.
Parent Advocates
Behavior Support Advisory Council (BSAC)- The BSAC provides support and
information for families who receive services from the Fayette County Board of DD
(FCBDD) and who have children with challenging behaviors. The BSAC shall work to
enhance the quality of life by providing them the tools to develop, manage, and
monitor their own behaviors, and to support those who live with persons with
challenging behaviors. (BSAC Purpose & Mission Statement.)
The BSAC offers support and the chance to network with other families through:
For information about these programs, contact Cristel Wead at 335-7453
or cwead@fayettedd.com
information for families who receive services from the Fayette County Board of DD
(FCBDD) and who have children with challenging behaviors. The BSAC shall work to
enhance the quality of life by providing them the tools to develop, manage, and
monitor their own behaviors, and to support those who live with persons with
challenging behaviors. (BSAC Purpose & Mission Statement.)
The BSAC offers support and the chance to network with other families through:
| Bi-monthly Support Group (See Calendar for dates) | |
| Sibling Support | |
| Sibling Mentor Program | |
| Monthly Coffee Date for Parents | |
| Family Directory | |
| Parent Mentor Training | |
| Play groups | |
| Group Activities (Saturday, October 3rd, Leeds Pumpkin Farm Day) | |
| Respite Care (Parents' Day Out, September 19th, limited availability.) |
or cwead@fayettedd.com
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