Resources - Advocacy

Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center

As a Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC), Family Matters provides information, referral, linkages, and training to parents, students with disabilities, and special education professionals. Through a toll-free help line individuals can get assistance with special education problems or concerns, obtain information, and request training opportunities. Regional coordinators in the North, South, East, West, and Central areas of the state offer free workshops on special education rights and responsibilities and related topics.

Services Provided

Information about:

  • Early Intervention Services
  • Special Education Services
  • Transition issues
  • Parent to parent connections
  • Training opportunities
  • Conferences
 

Website Information

www.fmptic.org

Family Matters
1901 S. 4th Street, Suite 209
Effingham, IL 62401

Phone: (866) 436.7842
TTD/TTY: (217) 347.5428
Fax: (217) 347.5119