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The mission of the Family Liaison Project (FLP) is to build an active network of support to nurture and sustain families of children with disabilities through life’s transitions. The FLP encourages families to look at the future of their children emerging as productive adults living independently.

 

The FLP has three core objectives:

Training, Advocacy and Support   

  1. Training for parents, caregivers and professionals of children with disabilities.
  2. Advocacy, we help parents negotiate the Individual Education Plan process with 1 on 1 preparation, attending the IEP meeting with parents and helping parents understand the benefits of being a productive and effective team member.
  3. Support to families of children with disabilities. Collaborate with local agencies and parent support groups to ensure parents receive emotional confirmation and acceptance within the community. We embrace and share the philosophy that families need to not only understand their child’s disability but also celebrate their abilities.
 

  Liaisons are parents of students who are (or have been) enrolled in exceptional education programs in Brevard County.  Our role is to guide and empower families to become collaborative, effective supporters in assisting their children to reach their full potential.

 

The Family Liaison Project has assisted over 50,000 families over the last ten years. 
IEP trainings, family support, workshops are all  programs that have been developed to meet the needs of Brevard Families.
 
 "The Jim and Terry Show" has been requested for families in Brevard, Indian River, Seminole,Polk, and Sarasota Counties. 
   
... The FLP offers multi-faceted services to enhance the lives of children who learn differently. 
 
   We are proud to welcome Emily DeWoody our newest liaison. Emily is the proud mother of Mya who is picture on the home page of our website.  Emily's prior experiences as a Teacher at Bayside High and a PreK teacher at Space Coast Early Intervention Center allows her not only a parents perspective but a teacher's insight to the educationally relevant services many of our students require.    
 
 
 

 
 
Pretty as a Princess;  Riley shared her smiles and sweetness
during the FLP Photo Fundraiser 
 
 
 

FLP = Family Liaison Project 

Educational Liaisons and Advocates

 

The Liaisons are parents of children with learning differences, who have had educational accommodations, modifications and plans. Before FCAT was an every day word, the Liaisons met with parents who felt lost in a maze of acronyms and educational concerns. 

 

 We started by serving 25 families and developed a program serving thousands of Brevard's population.  Collaboration with Brevard County's Exceptional Student Education Department, and other agencies in the county has allowed the program to grow into a huge success.

 

While we don't have the answer to every question a parent may ask, we will try to find the resource, agency or professional who does.   

 

 

 

 

 Terry        Jim      and     Emily

 

 

NEVER SIT IDLE COMPLAINING THERE IS NOTHING TO DO!  

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED. 

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily and Mya sharing a hug and smile!
 
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