The best type of assistance often comes from the parents themselves. This investment by the federal government to help parents assist their children is a perfect example of helping a successful public-private partnership achieve a noble goal. The Rhode Island Parent Information Network, headquartered at 175 Main Street, assists parents of newborns to age 21 who have disabilities. The project assists parents in acquiring knowledge and skills to better teach their children at home, as well as to develop a more effective partnership with their children's schools. The project will join together a host of providers in schools, community groups, cultural organizations and health care programs to increase access to service available to parents.
Bilingual services are also available to the parents.