Task parent training and information project - california region 1

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Team Of Advocates For Special Kids (TASK) $1,210,688 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328) to deliver parent training and information services for California Region 1.

TASK, a nonprofit organization based in Brea, California, serves individuals with disabilities and their families from birth to age 26. The award funds the TASK Parent Training and Information Project – California Region 1, which provides parent training, information dissemination, technical assistance, and advocacy resources to help families navigate special education systems and make informed decisions about education and early learning options for children with disabilities. The project also supports youth with disabilities in understanding their rights, responsibilities, and self-advocacy skills.

Performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Brea, California. The Special Education Parent Information Centers program ensures that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information resources to improve outcomes for their children, consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act sections 1470–1473. Awards may be renewed annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals, subject to appropriations availability.