Empowering families of children with disabilities: a comprehensive proposal for the parent information center (PIC) project in wyoming (2025-2030)""…

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $500,000 to Parents Helping Parents Of Wyoming (doing business as Parent Information Center) on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328).

The Parent Information Center will provide training, information, and resources to families of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities in Wyoming, helping parents make informed decisions about education and early learning options and assisting youth in understanding their rights, responsibilities, and self-advocacy skills. The award covers the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Buffalo, Wyoming. The program's purpose is to ensure parents of children with disabilities receive support to improve results for their children, as required under sections 1470–1473 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The award may be renewed annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals and funds remain available.