Family Support Network/HOPE

Family Support Network/HOPE FSN/HOPE provides support and information for families who have children with disabilities in the Catawba Valley/Foothills area of NC.

FSN/HOPE is an affiiliate of the Family Support Network of North Carolina made up of local Family Support Network programs and the Family Support Network University Office. FSN/HOPE operates the HOPE Parent Resource Center funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The major goal of the HOPE PRC is to provide information, training, and assistance for parents who have children, ages birth - 26, with disaiblities.

10/11/2025

https://sites.ed.gov/idea/files/qa-endrewcase-12-07-2017.pdf

https://promotingprogress.org/iep
10/11/2025

https://promotingprogress.org/iep

An individualized education program (IEP) is a written statement developed for each eligible child with a qualifying disability between the ages of 3 and 21 who attends a traditional public or charter school. At least annually, the IEP Team develops the IEP. The IEP documents the child’s current p...

10/11/2025

We are excited to announce that Henri and the Magnificent Snort has been selected as PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center’s Featured Book of 2025 in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month!🧡

This joyful, heartwarming story — written by Samantha Childs and inspired by her beloved pup, Henri — helps young readers embrace what makes them unique.

📚 Get the book on Amazon or at henriandthemagnificentsnort.com

🎁 From now through October, 100% of the author’s profits will be donated to PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center (NBPC)

🎥 In October, enjoy a free classroom-ready read-along video with the author at pacer.org/bullying/henri

🧩 Explore free companion activities and bullying prevention resources on both websites

We are grateful for this inspiring collaboration and can’t wait to share Henri’s message with families, schools, and communities. Together, we can spread and help every child know how lovable and magnificent they truly are.

🧡 Learn more at pacer.org/bullying


10/10/2025

Rosa's law replaces the word with "intellectual disability" in federal language.

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FSN/HOPE is an affiliate of the Family Support Network of North Carolina made up of local Family Support Network programs and the Family Support Network University Office. FSN/HOPE operates the HOPE Parent Resource Center funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The major goal of the HOPE PRC is to provide information, training, and assistance for parents who have children, ages birth - 26, with disabilities.