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Parent Resource Center gives information and support to families and educators with the goal of promoting a cooperative partnership between parents and educators of children with disabilities. The Center provides workshops on the special education process and offers a quarterly newsletter, lending library, parenting sessions, referrals and direct support through listening and problem solving with families.

The Protection and Advocacy of Individual Rights Program allows dLCV to expand its services to individuals with disabilities in the community who are not eligible for other advocacy programs. An individual with a disability who requires information or services to overcome discrimination, barriers to living independently, or barriers to accessing benefits and services may be eligible for dLCV assistance under the PAIR Program. Additionally, individuals who need access to goods or services provided by private businesses may be eligible for legal advocacy or representation by dLCV. Individuals may be eligible for services under the PAIR Program only if they are not eligible for DD or PAIMI and are not receiving services under CAP.

Provide parents with information and support as they work with schools to meet their child's learning needs. These needs include but are not limited to academic, social, emotional, developmental and functional skills. Many of the school staff also take advantage of the services at the Center. Promoting a positive partnership between parents and educators, the Parent Resource Center helps families understand the important role they play as part of the educational team.

Provides information for parents of special needs children. Offers training workshops to parents and provides consultation services including information about special education law and services available. Maintains a lending library of current educational and parenting resources.

Family & Educator Resource Center provides information, education, and support for parents of students in Henrico County schools. The center has resources for families and educators who are nurturing the growth and development of all students, with a special focus on additional resources for those who have special needs. The Center offers workshops based on parent interest and requests and have included such topics as high school program choices, elementary and middle school study skills, transition from elementary to middle school and programs of special interest to parents of gifted and special education students. To ensure that parents are aware of these unique learning opportunities, all activities are publicized on HCPS-TV, the educational access channel for Henrico County and on the Family & Educator Resource Center Calendar (https://www.henricoschools.us/events). The Center staff responds daily to phone and written requests for information. Requests vary and might include questions about such topics as advanced placement, guidelines for special education, programs for the gifted or eligibility requirements for Head Start. Quite often the Center receives calls from families moving to Henrico County from other localities that want to know about special programs in the school division. Parents can also call the Family & Educator Resource Center and check out materials over the phone; the materials can then be sent to a school of the parents’ choosing for easy pickup.

The PRC's purpose is to provide parents the support and information they need as they work with the school system to identify and meet their child's unique learning needs. The PRC offers support and assistance, a lending library, a parent newsletter, parent training workshops, and serves as an information and referral source for families and staff members.

Lending library - support groups-research on disabilities one-on-one support. Newsletter of information, etc.

Provides help for parents of children with special needs from birth through high school, including in-person and telephone support, advocacy training, information about special education law and services, tips about working with the schools, information about specific disabilities, support groups, a lending library for parents and teachers, and a newsletter.

Creating Opportunities for Understanding and Resilience Amid Gaining Our Education. The Project COURAGE team is made up of the Behavioral Health Coach (BHC), the Anxiety/Depression Specialist (ADS), Stress Management Coach and the Mentor Coordinator/Parent Educator (MCPE). The BHC, ADS and MCPE carry caseloads and meet with students on a weekly basis to work on self-directed goals, reframe experiences and provide support so the student feels safe and connected. Parents/guardians are contacted at least once a month to provide an update on services and assist family with resources or other needs they may have. All students are able to work with the Stress Management Coach in order to improved stress reduction skills through using mindfulness and stretching techniques. The goal is to support students with skills that promote attention control, emotional regulation, impulse control and provide techniques to help them respond to situations versus reacting. In addition, the MCPE recruits, certifies and pairs mentors with students. A monthly parenting education class is offered as well.

Parent Resource Centers are located in each school. Principals can provide you with tools to address your child's learning needs. Please contact the principal at your child's school for more information.

Parent Resource Center goal is to help parents gain knowledge and become comfortable with the special education process. PRC provides information, support, and training for parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members.

The Powhatan Parent Resource Center offers assistance to families and educators by encouraging effective partnerships between home and school.

The PRC provides information, lending library (PDF), and supports parents regarding the special education process in Prince William County, and will refer parents to appropriate resources in the Division and the community.