SPIN

Parents of children with special needs may feel isolated and overwhelmed with the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. SPIN is a non-profit parent-to-parent support and information network serving parents, guardians and families in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties who have a child or children with special needs of any age. SPIN is a Family Empowerment Center on Disabilities.

...Nurturing Special Kids' Potential

We Offer:

  • Information on and referral to local resources for children with special needs.

  • Mentor program for parents who want support and information from another parent who has a child with a similar disability or has experience navigating the system of services.
    Mentor Parent Handout

  • Support Groups for both English and Spanish speaking parents.

  • Educational workshops and training on various topics to educate parents and professionals to better meet and advocate for a child's needs at home, school and in the community.

  • IEP Clinics individual assistance with issues regarding children's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
    I.E.P Clinics41K)

  • Networking opportunities through support groups, events, workshops and training, and parent-to-parent support.

  • Resource Library of books, periodicals, journals, brochures and videos on various special needs topics.

Graham Hitchcock