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Parent to Parent of Georgia’s Employment Opportunity – Applications accepted through April 15, 2026, 4:00 pm!

Are you a parent or family member of a child with a disability or a professional interested in working with families?  Are you looking for part-time work in a casual environment where you can help families access support and resources while expanding your own knowledge? Parent to Parent of Georgia is seeking to hire two part-time Regional Coordinators.

The primary responsibilities of Coordinators include matching parents for emotional support, handling information requests from families and professionals, providing guidance on educational and health-related issues, presenting trainings, and representing Parent to Parent at meetings and conferences.

Minimum Requirements for This Position:

  • College degree (preferred)
  • Experience with disabilities or special health care needs
  • Basic knowledge of special education and Medicaid waiver programs in Georgia
  • Good written and strong oral communication skills
  • Basic computer skills

Preference will be given to candidates residing in Metro Atlanta (particularly Gwinnett and South Fulton areas) and/or candidates fluent in Spanish or other languages. While flexibility is available, weekly in-office work is required.

Two part-time positions available, 20 hours a week, 12 months a year, and must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend support groups, workshops, and outreach events (on average, 1 or 2 times per month). Pay range is $16.00 – $18.00 per hour. Final candidate(s) will be required to complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Send resume and cover letter by mail, email or fax to: 
MeKesha Barr, Director of Support Services
Parent to Parent of Georgia
3070 Presidential Pkwy, Suite 130
Atlanta, GA 30340
Fax: 770-458-4091
Email: p2pjobapps@p2pga.org
For more information about Parent to Parent of Georgia, check our web site at: www.p2pga.org

Read the full job announcement.

Parent to Parent of Georgia is an E-verify Mandated Employer (EOE)

Parent to Parent of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected class under federal, state, or local law, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities to apply.

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Parent to Parent of Georgia Awarded Meadows New Foundation Grant to Expand Outreach and Support

December 1, 2025 — Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2PGA) is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from The Meadows New Foundation (MNF), a philanthropic organization dedicated to strengthening communities and improving outcomes for children and families. The foundation serves Toombs, Wheeler, and Montgomery counties. This investment will reinforce P2PGA’s ability to support thousands of Georgia families who are raising children and young adults with disabilities or special healthcare needs.

“Families in rural areas often navigate disability with fewer support networks and less access to information,” said Latoya Palmer-Addy, CEO of Parent to Parent of Georgia. “This grant allows us to meet families where they are in Toombs, Wheeler, and Montgomery counties—offering connection, understanding, and guidance at the moment they need it most.”

Through this grant, Parent to Parent of Georgia will:
• Conduct targeted outreach to families, schools, service providers, and community partners.
• Strengthen individual connections between parents and trained Supporting Parents.
• Offer accessible local resources and training on education, healthcare, and service navigation.
• Provide culturally and geographically responsive support to ensure families receive guidance that reflects their community’s needs.

Read the full press release.

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Parent to Parent of Georgia Recognized as Honorable Mention for Georgia’s Best in Family Services

December 8, 2025 — Parent to Parent of Georgia (P2PGA), a trusted nonprofit serving families of children and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs, has been named an Honorable Mention recipient for Georgia’s Best in Family Services—a distinction that celebrates organizations making extraordinary contributions to the well-being, stability, and connectedness of families across the state.

P2PGA’s honorable mention highlights the organization’s statewide efforts to ensure families can access what matters most:
• Connection to someone who understands
• Connection to accurate, timely resources
• Connection to community and hope

“This recognition celebrates the heart of our mission and the meaningful impact we strive to make every day for Georgia families with loved ones who have disabilities or special healthcare needs from birth through 26”, said Jalessa Holden, Vice Chair of Parent to Parent Board of Directors. She added “we proudly reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that no family ever has to navigate the medical or educational support system alone.”

Read the full press release.

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Georgia DPH Launches New Child Health Referral Form

On November 3, 2025, Georgia’s Department of Public Health launched a new Child Health Referral form. This updated form is simpler, shorter, and more inclusive, making it easier to connect families with the services they need. With a streamlined the layout, Georgia children should experience faster, more accurate referrals to Child Health programs, including:

• Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)
• Children 1st
• Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
• Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI)
• Maternal, Infant, & Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV, where available)

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Parent to Parent of Georgia Statement Regarding the U.S. Department of Education Reduction-in-Force

At Parent to Parent of Georgia, we know that change can bring uncertainty. With the recent news of staff cuts at Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), many families may be wondering what this means for the support they count on.

We want you to know this: we are still here for you as we have been for over 40 years. Not only does Parent to Parent of Georgia serve as Georgia’s Parent Training and Information Center (PTI); we are also the Region B Parent Technical Assistance Center for Parent Centers like ours in 12 southeastern states.

We understand how overwhelming it can feel when your child is newly diagnosed or when you’re trying to find the right educational and/or medical resources. In fact, during the past year, we’ve supported approximately 12,000 individuals through the P2P Supporting Parents program (parent matches), trainings, support groups and community events—and we’ll keep showing up, no matter what. Our team remains dedicated and ready to help parents of children with disabilities to navigate special education and healthcare systems across Georgia.

On November 29, 2025, the nation will recognize the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted by Congress to ensure students’ rights to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. As decisions are being made at the federal level, our commitment to listen, empower, and connect with families will remain the same. We believe in the power of parents helping parents—and together, we’ll keep making Georgia a place where families and children can thrive.

To learn more about P2PGA’s mission and services, call us at 800-229-2038 or visit www.p2pga.org.

Latoya Addy, CEO

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2026 GA Department of Education Parent Survey

The Special Education Parent Satisfaction Survey (available in English and Spanish) is open until May 31, 2026. This is an important opportunity for families of student with a current IEP in Georgia to provide confidential responses on special education services.  Please reach out to your LEA or the Special Education Helpdesk (SPEDHelpdesk@doe.k12.ga.us)  if you have any questions about the survey. 

Please make your voice heard and complete the survey today. The survey will remain open through May 31, 2026.   

Read more information about the survey and how your responses will be used (English) (Spanish).

Parent to Parent has a new CEO!

We’re excited to welcome our new CEO, Latoya Addy, who will lead us into the next chapter of growth and innovation. With a strong background in leadership, Latoya brings a vision for advancing our mission and strengthening the families and communities we serve across Georgia. We look forward to the energy and expertise she will bring to Parent to Parent of Georgia. [Learn more]

Georgia’s First Special Education PTSA!

We are excited to share the news about Georgia’s first-ever Special Education PTSA—a Parent Teacher Student Association dedicated to advocating for and supporting students with disabilities, their families, and educators. Their mission is to foster inclusion, increase awareness, and provide a strong community voice for special education across the state.

Join SEPTSA to learn more.

Follow them on Instagram @Georgia_SEPTSA

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Embracing Possibilities

The exhibit, held at the Tubman Museum in Macon, aims to change how people view individuals with disabilities. Through interactive scenarios, thought-provoking art, and compelling stories, this exhibit highlights the rich history of disability justice in Georgia and beyond. The exhibit invites visitors to see the strength and potential of people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and communities. Each part of the exhibit shows a unique source of power, encourages creative and brave actions, and helps visitors understand new possibilities.

Embracing Possibility is made possible through a collaboration of the Center for Leadership in Disability at Georgia State University, Crimminz & Associates, Derek’s Doodles, the Georgia Advocacy Office, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion Press, the Institute on Human Development and Disability at the University of Georgia, the Southern Poverty Law Center of Georgia, Sangha Unity Network, Walton Options, Wesley Glen Ministries, Dr. Beth Mount, and many other disability advocates from across the state.

Learn More during the opening ceremony.

“We Can’t Do It Alone”

We are proud to share that Jaleesa Holden, P2P Board Member, represented Georgia and Parent to Parent of Georgia on a Family Impact Panel at the 2024 OSEP Leadership & Project Directors Conference on August 7. 2024. The panel included family members of children, youth and young adults with disabilities as well as one young adult who is a recent college graduate. Panelists shared their individual experiences supporting and advocating for their children/themselves while also talking about what it takes when working within their schools and communities to bring about smoother transitions at every stage along the way. They highlighted what they learned about what it takes to support not only their children but also the parents/family members to achieve positive outcomes.


US Department of Education staff including Glenna Wright Gallo, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Valerie Williams, Director of the Office of Special Education Services (OSEP) and David Cantrell, Deputy Director of OSEP were in attendance along with more than 1900 individuals from all 50 states and US territories. representing state Part B and Part C staff, regional and national Technical Assistance Centers, Parent Training and Information (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs). Great Job, Jaleesa!

Check out the photos!

The 2024 Georgia STABLE/Path2College Matching Scholarship Program

To further support Georgians with disabilities, the Office of the State Treasurer (OST) has launched the Georgia STABLE/Path2College (P2C) Matching Scholarship Program (Matching Scholarship) for Georgia STABLE account owners ages 18 and under. OST is partnering with Georgia’s Path2College 529 Savings Plan and the Georgia STABLE Program to offer this Matching Scholarship of up to $2,500 for eligible existing or new Georgia STABLE account owners. The award amount will be a dollar-for-dollar match based on net contributions made to an eligible recipient’s Georgia STABLE account between January 1 and December 31, 2024. Net contributions are deposits less withdrawals made during the same period.

The Matching Scholarship is designed to encourage families with children with disabilities to save for future qualified educational expenses through Georgia’s P2C 529 Savings Plan. See the documents below for more information.

Georgia Stable Account Information:

2024 Georgia Matching Scholarship Flyer

2024 Georgia Matching Scholarship Fact Sheet

How to Apply for the 2024 Matching Scholarship – Existing GA Stable Accounts

How to Apply for the 2024 Matching Scholarship – New Stable Accounts

Big changes may be coming to your Medicaid coverage.

Take action to stay in charge of your coverage!

When the federal government ends the COVID-19 public health emergency,
Georgia, and all other states, will be required to check who is still eligible to receive
Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® coverage. This is called a “redetermination
process.” During this time, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members may be
asked to provide more information or complete certain steps. It is very important to
respond to these requests that will be sent in the mail or to your email.

Visit staycovered.ga.gov to update your contact information today to receive
important updates, resources, and alerts!

Need help? You can schedule an in-person visit for support at your local Division of
Family & Children Services office. To find the location and business hours for your
local office, visit: dfcs.georgia.gov/locations.

If you need help reading this information or communicating with us, call 1-877-GA-
DHS-GO (1-877-423-4746). Our services, including interpreters, are free. If you are
deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking, you can call us at the
number above by dialing 711 (Georgia Relay).

The Georgia Participant-Direction Group (GAPD) is currently seeking new members.

GAPD is a self-organized group of Participants/Representatives which has been recognized by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) as an advisory group. The mission of GAPD is to promote and support Participant Direction for individuals with developmental disabilities through advocacy, education, and training on waiver services, supports, and policy, so that they may live independently in their homes and communities.

The GAPD is comprised of 2 representatives from each region who are current participants/representatives in the NOW/Comp Waiver Participant Direction program. There are currently vacancies in Regions 1, 2, and 3. Self-advocate participants are encouraged to apply!

Meetings occur virtually or in-person 4 times a year. Members are required to participate in committee work.

Applications are reviewed by current GAPD members. The application can be found here. Please send applications and/or questions to: participant.direction@dbhdd.ga.gov

GVRA Parent Forum Recording is now available

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency in partnership with Parent to Parent of Georgia and the Georgia Department of Education recently hosted an online Parent Forum to allow families to learn about the services these organizations offer.

You can watch a recording of the forum here. If you have any questions about the topics discussed in the forum, please contact Jeff.Allen@gvs.ga.gov. If you have any technical issues accessing the recording, please contact John.Boan@gvs.ga.gov. 

New videos provide information to families on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Education has produced 3 new videos to help families understand Georgia’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).

  • MTSS and Special Education –
    Watch this video and learn more about MTSS and how it connects with Special Education in Georgia.
  • MTSS FAQs –
    This video features Frequently Asked Questions from Parents about MTSS in Georgia
  • MTSS, RTI and SST –
    In this video, you will learn how to unravel the language of MTSS, RTI and SST and how they impact all students in Georgia.

For more information about MTSS, visit the Education Section of the P2P Roadmap

Covid-19 Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

The CDC has released a series of resources specifically aimed at individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The new offerings include a toolkit with social stories, videos, posters and interactive activities. The materials address five topics — getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, social distancing, hand washing and getting a COVID-19 test.

P2P adds COVID-19 Information & Resources to the Roadmap to Success

Parent to Parent has added information and resources to our Roadmap to help guide and assist you and keep your family safe, healthy, educated, and connected during this time of isolation. Be sure to check out information on Early Childhood at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/early-childhood/covid-19-information-resources

Information on Education can be found at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/education/covid-19-information-resources

and Healthcare information is at https://www.p2pga.org/roadmap/halthcare/covid-19-information-resources

The State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) is seeking parents of children who are enrolled in or recently graduated from Babies Can’t Wait (BCW)

The State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) is seeking parents of children who are enrolled in or recently graduated from Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) who want to:

  • impact positive change for the BCW program
  • enhance services and supports to children and families in BCW
  • become more involved in the local and state BCW programs

Interested parents will be invited to join the SICC Parent Advisory Committee, which will provide insight on related topics and work hand-in-hand with the SICC to achieve Babies Can’t Wait program goals.

The SICC needs you!

For more information, please contact

Sharifa Peart
Program Manager for
Early Intervention / Maternal & Child Health
404-657-2861 or sharifa.peart@dph.ga.gov

State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) seeks input on VR services in Georgia

The Research and Evaluation Unit (REU) at Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) at University of Georgia (UGA) is conducting a Comprehensive Statewide Needs Assessment (CSNA) on behalf of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) and we are seeking input from all stakeholders regarding competitive, integrated employment for Georgian’s with disabilities. 

Individual surveys can also be found at:

  1. Individuals with disabilities in Georgia:  https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esNxdZiiCfkdSLz
  2. Family members and other stakeholders: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eqVyJazo9xgphpH
  3. Employment service providers: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ6uAQqcynXXlBj
  4. Employers in Georgia: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZ6uAQqcynXXlBj

 The information you provide will inform GVRA’s portion of Georgia’s Unified State Plan, as well as influence decision making and delivery of vocational services to individuals with disabilities.