The Arc of King County - Parent to Parentpresents "Sharing the Journey" A Helping Parent Training.

From the Arc of King County, Washington list serve

When you learned your child had a disability, your life's journey was set in a new and unexpected direction. Was there someone who reached out andoffered to walk beside you? Or do you just wish there had been? Parent to Parent's "Helping Parent Training" offers the opportunity to come along side of families who are beginning their journeys and give them hope that they are not alone.

Parent to Parent is a support network of parents of children with developmental disabilities, sharing the journey together. By participating in this training, you have the opportunity to become a Helping Parent volunteer and become available to assist families dealing with a new diagnosis. This free training provides an opportunity to explore your own story, to share with and learn from others, enhance your communication skills and learn how to best to support new parents. It's a wonderful opportunity to "pay it forward" to those who have helped you along the way!

Friday evening will be a "get to know you" dinner, and your family is invited to attend. Our current Helping Parents will be there to share their experiences and we will give a brief overview of the program. We will have some on site childcare available afterdinner for the adult "talk time".

Saturday will be the main training session. Friday evening, June 5, 2009, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm -dinner will be provided. Saturday, June 6, 2009, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm -lunch will be provided.

Childcare stipends available for Saturday upon request.At The Arc of King County233 Sixth Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98109 http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/

Space is limited so please RSVP early or by Friday, May 29, 2009 Please call Cathy Murahashi, Outreach & Advocacy Coordinator, Parent to Parent (206) 819.7039 – (425) 643-4048 or email to cmurahashi@arcofkingcounty.org.

Statewide, there are 26 Parent to Parent community programs serving all 39 counties. Locally, Parent to Parent is a program of The Arc of King County, a non-profit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.