PPCRN’s Programs

We are a statewide cross-disability, grassroots network that supports parents’ and caregivers’ efforts to help their children and adult family members with developmental disabilities. PA Parents and Caregivers Resource Network (PPCRN) helps them to form local groups and to network with other parents and caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Programs and Services: Speaker’s Bureau Workshops Parent Advocate Group Parent Support Group Special Education Advocacy Family or Caregiver Support Groups Mini-Money Grants (Set up support groups and help keep them running and supply money grants up to $300.00 for parent and caregiver groups.) POWER Network – Joleen Barry, 1-800-325-4963 Regional Resource Phone Consultants: Eastern Region – Diana Francis, 1-888-205-4915 Western Region – Joan Kost, 1-888-890-5665 Project Office & Central Region – Cheryl Watson, 1-888-572-7368