Supporting the Entire Family

In keeping with its mission to educate the whole child and his/her family, the Center offers:

• parent support groups;
• educational seminars;
• home programming to facilitate generalization of communication
• academic and behavior programs;
• respite care; and,
• registration assistance for DDD.

The counseling team also provides crisis and hospitalization assistance to parents as needed.

During the first week of school, all new parents are invited to the Center for breakfast, an informational talk by administrators, introductions to staff, and a chance to sit in their child's morning circle/meeting activity to meet classroom staff and other students. We strongly encourage parent networking so parents can support one another. Such connections can also facilitate play dates among friends and classmates.

In-Home Respite Care

Under extenuating family circumstances, the Center´s social worker may assist families in finding in-home respite care. Financial arrangements are made directly between the staff member and the family.

Family Night Out and Family and Sibling Support Activities

Several times a year we offer Family Nights Out, when families can leave their Phoenix Center child with our staff and go out for the evening. Light supper and activities are provided for the children. On Family Nights Out parents may opt to stay at the center for a Parents' Support Group. Siblings Support Groups are also provided.

Partners in Caring

Partners in Caring (PIC) is the Center´s home-school association. PIC is an active and involved group of parents whose fund raising efforts enhance the students´ program. Each year, this active group sponsors fund raisers to support student assemblies, special classroom items, and the Centers’ Staff Appreciation Day in May.