Massachusetts parent training and information center (PTIC)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded The Federation For Children With Special Needs, Inc. $837,954 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328) to operate the Massachusetts Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC).

The Federation delivers training, information, and resources to parents and youth with disabilities across Massachusetts, helping families make informed decisions about education and early learning options that meet their children's needs and assisting youth in understanding their rights, responsibilities, and self-advocacy skills. Performance takes place in Charlestown, Massachusetts, with a period of performance extending through September 30, 2027. The program supports families of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with the goal of improving educational outcomes and enabling youth to lead productive, independent lives. Awards under this program may be renewed annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals, subject to the availability of appropriations.