How Can I find
a Parent Mentor?

Advocates for Developmental Disabilities has a list of parent mentors available for you to contact. Some parent(s) may want to talk to a mentor, but are uncomfortable to make the “initial” call. If you would prefer that a parent mentor contact you, please let the director know and she will contact a parent mentor.

Laurie Running – Director
add_steele@hotmail.com

 

parent mentors

Parent Mentors are volunteers composed of parents who have gone through or are still going through the joys and the many challenges of having a child with special needs who want to assist other parents who are on the same journey. Parents or other family members connect with Parent Mentors who have had similar concerns and experiences in their own lives.

Parent Mentors are trained to provide one-to-one peer support to families by: listening to their hopes and fears for their child and family; sharing their experiences and knowledge about community resources; assisting families in finding solutions to their concerns and advocating for themselves.

  

Finding the Support  you need

The Parent Mentor ‘support’ is not limited to just a few services, but the ‘support’ is tailored to the families needs. The family connecting with the Parent Mentor will be able to discuss concerns with someone who truly understands the unique needs of having a family member who has a developmental disability, someone who has “been there, done that.”