Overview
About Parent Information Center of Delaware
In just one year…
- 21,760 PIC staff hours were dedicated to helping families
- PIC staff provided one-on-one assistance to 1,109 parents
- PIC staff provided learning opportunities to 1,679 traditionally underserved families
- PIC staff mailed 1,748 information packets and 8,000 newsletters
- 44,450 persons visited our web site
The Parent Information Center of Delaware, Inc, (PIC) is a statewide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and is Delaware’s only federally mandated Parent Training and Information Center designated by the US Department of Education to provide information, training, technical assistance and support to families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to age 26.( Learn more aboutParent Centersand the National Alliance for Parent Centers )
PIC serves over 3,000 families and professionals a year by providing individual technical assistance and problem solving, training seminars, large conferences, a newsletter with a circulation of 5,000, a lending library and this website.
These services are designed to help parents of children with learning, intellectual, emotional and physical disabilities gain greater understanding of their children’s special needs and acquire the advocacy skills necessary to secure appropriate educational and other services.
PIC’s Mission
To improve outcomes for children with disabilities or special needs and their families by providing information, education and support.
PIC’s Vision
That children with disabilities or special needs fulfill their potential to lead productive and independent lives in their communities.
PIC’s Guiding Principles
- To develop a relationship with families and professionals that is based on equality, respect and trust.
- To respect and support families’ identities based on disability, race, culture, or language.
- To respect and maintain in confidentiality the information families share with us.
- To provide services that are relevant, flexible and easily accessible to families where they live or work.
- To ensure that families secure services that are appropriate, responsive and accountable.
- To support families in their role as resources to others, leaders and systems change agents.
Funding
Funding for PIC’s programs and services derives entirely or in part from the:
US Department of Education – Office of Special Education Programs- grant number: H328M040020, Delaware Department of Education, State of Delaware Grant-in-Aid Program, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
In addition, PIC greatly depends on foundation grants, gifts and donations from individuals and corporations to fund its programs and services for children and families.
Financial support for the creation of this website stems from:
The Delaware River & Bay Authority Community Giving Program.
