Educational Advocacy Services

 
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An Essential Guide to Over 200 Effective Apps for Improving Communication, Behavior, Social Skills, and More!

  As Discussed on CBS’s 60 Minutes New Book for You Apps for Autism An…

 

Staten Island panel notes gains in special education

  Staten Island panel notes gains in special education   By Kiawana Rich/Staten Island Advance…

 
 

Services Available:

* Advocacy and Support

* Parent Workshops

* Family Fun Events

* Parent Training

* Turning 5 Workshops

* Recreational Programs

 

Let our advocates help you with:

* Advocating for your child’s right to a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment (appropriate services, proper placement, frequency and duration of services, group size, or private school).

* “Turning 5” Specialists

* Reviewing reports and evaluations with you, providing detailed explanations.

* Attendance and Representation for your child at:
- IEP Meetings
- Resolution Meetings
- Impartial Hearings

* Assessing and developing goals.* Developing and writing impartial hearing requests; preparing evidence packages, appeals, and answers to appeals.

* Explaining how the results of your child’s evaluations impact your child’s learning process.

 

 Private Consultation Available

Let FHF teach you the system, the law, your childs rights, and your parental rights.

Learn all about your childsIEP”.  Learn how to effectively advocate for your child!

The special education system is a confusing and intricate maze. Let the experienced advocates at FHF guide you down the correct path to your child’s success!

 Dont be aloneNever feel confused, lost, or overwhelmed again.

Remember, with FHF, you ALWAYS have an Angel on your shoulder!

Andrea Anna Lella, CEO & Program Director
Families Helping Families Resource and Recreation Center
112 (B) Petrus Avenue
Staten Island, New York 10312

E-Mail: fhf@fhfnyc.org        (718) 227-2171        Web Site: www.fhfnyc.org

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Important FHF News »

Spring 2013 Flowers!

Spring 2013 Flowers!

Springtime – Let’s Plant!   Once again we’re working with “Flower Power” for a beautiful…

 

Parents Fear Regression if Kids With Autism Move to Staten Island School

Parents Fear Regression if Kids With Autism Move to Staten Island School NEW SPRINGVILLE —…

 
SI Advance on FHF’s FunStation USA Event

SI Advance on FHF’s FunStation USA Event

The Staten Island Advance covers FHF’s latest outing at FunStation USA.   Staten Island youth…

 
FHF In The News – “Autism Can Significantly Impact Siblings”

FHF In The News – “Autism Can Significantly Impact Siblings”

A Families Helping Families karate event photo is featured in a current Staten Island Advance…

 
 
 

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