Family       Family Information Exchange Program
Information
Exchange is...

 

ˇConnecting to other families by linking you with parents on local and state Early OnŽ councils, other families in your area who have children with special needs, and other families who have had similar experiences.

"By linking with other parents, every parent becomes stronger and more confident."
                         -Judith Wagner,
                          Lansing Area Parents' Respite Center

ˇInformation and Resources for you and your family, including a packet of general and specific information for families of children with special needs, a list of resources throughout the state and nation on how to navigate systems and benefits.

"The assistance provided by Early On and Family Information Exchange has enabled me to be an informed, educated parent on behalf of my child and all children in our community with special needs:"
                     -Laurie O'Meara, Roseville parent and  Local Interagency                      Coordinating Council member

ˇOpportunities to get involved with other families in making Early On better, including links to learning opportunities, connections with parent training groups, and the chance to share your experiences with policy makers to improve services for families.

"The strong role FIE plays in providing individual systems of support for families involved in advisory or consultant roles bolsters the parent participation which already exists."
                  -Kathryn Gervasi, Early On
                   Southwest Regional Professional Coach
If you would like to receive additional information, or to access FIE by computer or voice mail system, please contact Family Information Exchange by 1-800-292-7851, x 128 (or 517-487-5426)
or write:
Family Information Exchange
The Arc Michigan
1325 South Washington Ave
Lansing,   MI   48910
or e-mail
Char Blackburn

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This publication was developed under a grant awarded by the Michigan State Board of Education through Part C of IDEA as authorized by Sec. 1476 (b) (6) (P.L. 102-119) for early intervention service providers administrators, and parents of children with disabilities.