Are you a parent or family member of a child with a disability or special healthcare need? Are you looking for part-time work in a casual working environment, where you can help families to access support and resources while expanding your own knowledge? If you live in the Augusta, Georgia area, this might be a …
Parent to Parent of Georgia, a nonprofit organization, provides services to families across Georgia who are impacted by disabilities or special healthcare needs. Our vision is to be the source of choice for support, information, education, and leadership development for Georgians with disabilities or special health care needs, ages birth to 26, and their families. …
Following the conclusion of the Georgia Fiscal Year 2027 budget process, the final budget signed by Governor Brian Kemp on May 12, 2026, includes funding for 100 additional New Option Waiver Program (NOW) and Comprehensive Support Waiver Program (COMP) waiver slots. This is a significant departure from the 900 slots approved by the Georgia General …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 receiveMedicaid or PeachCare for Kids® coverage. This is called a “redeterminationprocess.” During this time, Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® members may beasked …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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.
Instructions on how to utilize these services will be coming soon! https://www.medicaid.gov/resources-for-states/disaster-response-toolkit/home-community-based-services-public-heath-emergencies/emergency-preparedness-and-response-for-home-and-community-based-hcbs-1915c-waivers/index.html
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) 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 …
Georgia’s Tiered System of Supports for Students is expected to become one of the primary guiding frameworks to improve student academic and behavioral outcomes in Georgia. Find out more about MTSS in Georgia and what it means for your child.
Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp has said that his administration would request a federal waiver to seek new flexibility to use Medicaid dollars, during his first State of the State address