Parent to Parent of Georgia

02/08/2026

We’re Hiring at Parent to Parent of Georgia!

At Parent to Parent of Georgia, everything we do is rooted in relationships. We walk alongside families and individuals with disabilities or special healthcare needs—listening first, honoring lived experience, and helping people find support that fits their lives.

We’re excited to invite compassionate, people-focused individuals to apply for two part-time roles in Atlanta and to join our meaningful work across Georgia.

📌 Open Positions:
• Part-time Volunteer Engagement Coordinator (Atlanta)
• Part-time Information Specialist (Atlanta)

If you believe in meeting people where they are, building trust, and connecting individuals with resources that empower them to make informed decisions, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Learn more about each role and how to apply:
🔗 Volunteer Engagement Coordinator:
https://www.p2pga.org/news/parent-to-parent-of-georgia-is-hiring-a-part-time-volunteer-engagement-specialist-applications-being-accepted-through-february-27-2026-at-400-pm-only/

🔗 Information Specialist:
https://www.p2pga.org/news/parent-to-parent-of-georgia-is-hiring-a-part-time-information-specialist-applications-being-accepted-through-february-27-2026-at-400-pm-only/

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02/07/2026

Do you have questions about how to access early intervention (Babies Can't Wait in Georgia)? Parent to Parent can help! Give us a call and get connected today!

02/06/2026

The GA Department of Education Special Education Parent Satisfaction Survey (available in English and Spanish) is now open! This is an important opportunity for families of student with a current IEP in Georgia to provide input on special education services. Don't wait - complete the survey today!

02/06/2026

National Wear Red Day is more than a color choice. It is a collective heartbeat. ❤️

Today we wear red to support individuals and families impacted by heart disease, including children and adults in our own community living with congenital heart defects and other cardiac conditions. For many parents, heart health is not just a headline. It is appointments, medications, advocacy, and quiet strength.

By wearing red, we stand beside those families. We raise awareness, spark conversations, and remind one another that no one navigates a diagnosis alone. If your child or loved one has been affected by a heart condition, we see you and we stand with you.

Let’s fill our feeds with red and our community with support. 💗

02/05/2026

🌟 Confused about Medicaid for your child with disabilities or health needs?
Join Parent to Parent of Georgia as we break it all down! From Katie Beckett/Deeming Waiver to EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, CCSP, ICWP, and NOW/COMP, we’ll cover the programs that could support your family—and how to qualify.

🎓 Whether you're new to Medicaid or just need clarity, this session is packed with must-know info to help you navigate the system with confidence. Don’t miss it! 💡

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 9:00am-10:00am

Registration Here: https://tinyurl.com/muh6vzn3

02/05/2026

Want an easy and fun way to get a snapshot of your child’s early literacy skills? Check out the NEW Pre-K Reading Assessment from the National Center on Improving Literacy. This interactive experience is designed to help adults understand the early reading and language skills of their pre-kindergarten students. Children complete short, playful activities guided by Moji and Pebble, while adults score their responses.
This validated assessment is designed for teachers, caregivers, and other adults working with pre-kindergarten children (typically ages 4–5). It can be used in classrooms, learning centers, or at home to observe early literacy development.

Learn more and access the assessment here:

The Academic Screening Tools Chart Selector was created to help streamline the user's experience when searching for a screener that fits their goals.

02/05/2026

Thanks to a $21.9 million grant from the late Bernie Marcus and The Marcus Foundation, Marcus Autism Center will conduct the largest-ever study of children across the autism spectrum to identify new targets for better treatments for children and families affected by profound autism. Clinicians and researchers will conduct the study alongside ongoing clinical practice at Marcus Autism Center to identify factors that can lead to an improved treatment response. The study will include 7,500 children from infancy to early adolescence, to support learning and to help make symptoms less severe, ultimately promoting a better quality of life for children and families affected by profound autism. Read more: https://www.choa.org/about-us/newsroom/marcus-foundation-awards-marcus-autism-center-at-childrens-healthcare-21-million.

02/05/2026

Do you know we help provide modifications to help make homes more accessible? The map below shows how many cities were served in from July through December. Contact your local Center for Independent Living to find out more. Here's a directory of the Center's for Independent Living: https://www.silcga.org/cils/find-cil-locations-in-georgia/

02/04/2026

Happy February Birthday to P2P staff member Margarita! Enjoy your day!

02/04/2026

Parent to Parent of Georgia’s is Hiring a Part-Time Parent Partner in the Savannah area – Applications accepted through February 6, 2026, 4:00 pm!

Learn more and read the full job announcement at: https://www.p2pga.org/news/parent-to-parent-of-georgias-is-hiring-a-part-time-parent-partner-in-the-savannah-area-applications-accepted-through-february-6-2026-400-pm/

02/04/2026

TOMORROW: Hear Kuna Tavalin, CEC’s Senior Advisor for Policy and Advocacy, discuss policy updates on how recent developments in Washington, D.C. are impacting special education. From IDEA funding and federal legislation to local budget priorities and workforce challenges, we'll cover critical issues shaping services for children and youth with disabilities and look ahead to 2026.

Register today: https://learn.exceptionalchildren.org/p/WHIW_Feb2026

02/03/2026

Together with the Georgia Special Education PTSA, we are collecting reports from families across the state regarding recent disruptions to Katie Beckett, which were caused by an IT problem at the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH).

We are gathering information to better understand how families are affected, including impacts on:

▶ Access to healthcare and needed services
▶ Continuity of supports and resources for children and families
▶ Financial strain and unexpected costs
▶ Overall family well-being, stability, and safety

Your input will help us share the overall impact to DCH and in working toward solutions.

📌 If your family has been affected, please complete the survey: https://forms.gle/LQY8GaHQEUrnBZD66

Confidentiality matters; responses will be shared only in summary form. Stories remain anonymous unless permission is given.

This survey is being collected to understand the impact of a recent Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) system issue affecting Katie Beckett eligibility. Responses will be shared in aggregate with DCH and state legislators to advocate for immediate fixes and protections. Individual stories....