Family Resources

HCPS Parent Resource Center: provides information, education, and support for parents of students in our schools.

Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC): A committee of Henrico parents who advocate for students with disabilities.

Partners in Policymaking: Training Advocates to Step Up to Leadership Roles. Participants are people who live in Virginia, have a developmental disability or are parents of young children with developmental disabilities. Individuals attending the program will participate in advocacy skill workshops, resource development, and leadership training.

Autism Society, Central Virginia: The local chapter provides a monthly newsletter to over 600 professionals, families and interested individuals as well as monthly meetings, a lending library, support and educational information for families or anyone interested in autism spectrum disorder. Visit the Autism site for workshops and announcements.

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): a national organization with local chapters that promotes biomedical and dietary approaches to supporting children with autism.

My Child Was Just Identified with an Autism Spectrum Disorder:  Now What Do I Do?: This FREE course, provided by VCU Autism Center for Excellence, is designed for parents who have young children identified with an autism spectrum disorder within the past year. It is a self-paced online course that introduces families to the characteristics, needs and recommended services for young children with autism spectrum disorders. It focuses on effective services, supports and strategies to be implemented.

Down’s Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond: The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond includes parents, family members, friends and professionals working together to improve the quality of life of persons with Down syndrome.

Office of Child and Family Services within the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Parent Observation Guidelines and Agreement pdf

Professional Observation Guidelines and Agreement pdf

Latino Familia Liaison (Español) pdf

SUMMER FUN! - The Department of Exceptional Education recognizes that summer can present a significant challenge to our students with disabilities and their families. In an effort to support our parent partners, we have worked to create a resource notifying parents of summer camps, programs and opportunities for students with disabilities and their families. These options range from specialized classes to typical summer camps that accept students with disabilities and provide additional support. Please be advised that HCPS does not endorse any program or facility, and that it is the responsibility of the family to review any program or camp for appropriateness prior to enrolling their child. Should you know of any summer opportunity that welcomes students with disabilities, please notify me at bsgibson@henrico.k12.va.us, and we will post the information for other parents.

• Camp Loud and Clear: An overnight summer camp for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Application pdf
• Lose the Training Wheels: A bike camp that teaches children with disabilities how to ride a conventional bike without training wheels.   Flyer pdf
• SNAPClub: a program designed to develop social skills for individuals with high-functioning ASD or Asperger’s Syndrome in middle school, high school and young adults to age 25 by providing structured social opportunities. For more information visit http://www.richmondhouse.org/snap-club-mission.htm  -  Flyer pdf