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Seeking Support?

    Are you a parent, caregiver, foster parent, teenager, or young adult with special needs and seeking support? If so, Parents' Place offers a variety of support groups that may meet your needs.   
    The support groups provide support in the following languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin/Cantonese and Vietnamese. See the support group information below. If you would like to attend a support group, fill out the questionnaire below. 
    There is no cost to attend. 
    Once you have entered your information, you will receive a notification that your information is submitted. Feel free to email us at empower@parentsplacefrc.com or call us at 626.919.1091.
    ​Thank you!

Submit
All Groups, one Flyer here:
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Reach

Raising a child or young adult with special needs is much like riding a roller coaster.  Although the high times can be celebrated and enjoyed with others, low times need to be shared as well. Those "low times" are when we most need understanding and support.

1st Thursday of every month,
​7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.
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Teen Titans

Every teen needs a great group of friends and a place to hang out. Teen Titans offers teens with special needs a safe/welcoming environment to make new friends, hang out and have fun.  This group is intended for teens ages 13-17 with mild to moderate special needs. The group meets at Parents' Place and various off-site locations for fun activities.

2nd Friday of every month,
6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
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Young Adult Support Group

Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adults (18-21 years & 11 months) with mild to moderate disabilities to come together,  socialize
and make new friends.


 Please note– While we strive to include all young adults, Parents’ Place is unable to provide 1:1 assistance for the young adults.  If your child needs 1:1 support please contact
Valentina to discuss options.
 
This event is specifically for your young adult, age 18-21& 11 months.  Please stay within close proximity of Parents’ Place/event.

When: Group meets every other month
on a Friday. (see dates below)
Time:  6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Activities change each month
Cost : Varies depending on the activity
Call  (626) 919-1091 to register


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Nuevo Día (New Day)

Spanish support group. Críar a un niño con necesidades especiales es parecido a subirse a una monataña rusa. Como padres podemos subir hasta lo mas alto de la montaña con los recuerdos de los buenos momentos, pero tambien, nos podemos hundir hasta lo mas bajo con los tiempos no tan buenos.

2do Miercoles de cada mes,
​10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
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Apoyo Para Padres de Niños con Sidrome de Down
(Spanish Speaking Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Down Syndrome)

Los invitamos a participar y compartir sus experencias, herramientas y aprender de otros padres sobre la crianza de niños entre las edades de 0-22 años.

Cada 3er Viernes del mes,
4:00p.m. - 5:30p.m.
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DAD ROCKS (Dads Assisting Dads Raising Outstanding Cool Kids with Special Needs)

DAD Rocks, a fathers’ support group, meets on a monthly basis, for both English and Spanish-speaking fathers. The group is led by fathers and attended by fathers.  We welcome all fathers, no matter how mild or severe your need may seem. So don't be shy. Visit us soon.

3rd Friday of every month,
​6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m.
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Mandarin & Cantonese Parent Support Group

We invite you to participate in this support group designed for parents and caregivers who speak Mandarin/Cantonese and are raising a child or children with special needs.  Feel welcomed to share your experience, tools, and learn from other parents who share a similar journey. 

Fourth Tuesday of every month,  10:00p.m. - 12:00p.m.
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We would love to hear from you.
​Visit us or call us, soon!


Areas Served: Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bradbury, City of Industry, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Hacienda Heights, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, Philips Ranch, Pomona, Rosemead, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, Sierra Madre, South El Monte, Temple City, Valinda, Walnut, and West Covina, part of Pasadena and part of Whittier

Programs and Services are funded in part B the California Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Educations, and by private donors in our community.


Hours

Monday -Friday:
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
​Saturday: twice a month 8:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here​ to view Saturday schedule.



Telephone & Address

(626) 919-1091
1500 S. Hyacinth Ave Suite B
West Covina, CA 91791

Email

empower@parentsplacefrc.com
  • Home
  • Calendar-Registration
  • Employment Opportunities
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Meet the Team!
  • Services Offered
  • Parents' Place Support Groups
  • Resources
  • Volunteer
  • Parents' Place Response to COVID-19
  • Food Distribution
  • Donate
  • Fundraising
  • Information Fair & Festival
  • Lending Library
  • Newsletter
  • NICU
  • Technology Lending Library
  • English Webinars
  • Spanish Webinars
  • Webinars in Vietnamese
  • Early Start
  • IFSP/IPP and Early Start
  • Self Determination / Autodetirminacion
  • Holiday Tree Ornament Donation
  • Newsletter Articles
  • ADR
  • Home
  • Highlights of past events