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PATH PROJECT

PARTNERS
     RESOURCE
           NETWORK

A non-profit agency serving Texas as the statewide

Parent Training
and
Information Center

The PATH Project is funded by a grant from the US Dept of Education

1090 Longfellow, Suite B
Beaumont, TX 77706-4819

Tel: (409) 898-4684
1-800-866-4726 (Texas Only)

E-Mail:jjlambert@worldnet.att.net

The purpose of PATH is to empower parents of children and youth with disablities in their roles as parents, decision makers, and advocates for their children. PARTNERS' goal is to promote partnerships throughout the state among parents and professionals, parent organizations, school districts, and service organizations. Parents and professionals are encouraged to work together as PARTNERS and to focus on cooperation and collaboration.

Major Objectives Include:

Increasing parent participation in planning, decision making, and evaluations

Developing Regional Family Support Centers

Developing community coalitions

Maintaining a network of parent volunteers

Assisting organizations serving under-represented groups

Maintaining an information and referral system

Increasing the participation of minorities, military families, and fathers.

Visit our web site at www.partnerstx.org for more information, local office contacts & event and conference information.