Pacer Center Inc.

Pacer Center Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Bloomington, Minnesota, registered in SAM.gov since 1998, with a focus on providing support and advocacy services for families of children with disabilities. The organization specializes in parent training, information dissemination, technical assistance, and advocacy resources, with a particular emphasis on supporting families navigating special education systems and addressing the needs of children with emotional and behavioral disabilities. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, Pacer Center Inc. has established itself as a critical resource for parents and professionals working with children who have special needs, leveraging federal grants to develop leadership, provide individual support, and inform policy development.

Through federal grant awards, Pacer Center Inc. has been actively involved in several key programs addressing mental health and special education support. The organization has received a significant $386,724 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the Special Education Parent Information Centers program, running from October 2025 to September 2026. Additionally, they have been awarded a grant from SAMHSA's Center for Substance Abuse Treatment for the Minnesota Statewide Family Network (MSFN) project, which focuses on transforming mental health systems by supporting families of children and youth with serious emotional disturbance. The center has also engaged in sub-grant work, including a collaboration with the Regents of the University of Minnesota on coordinated service pathways for transition-age youth with epilepsy and a family engagement project with the Minnesota Department of Education. These grants demonstrate Pacer Center Inc.'s comprehensive approach to providing advocacy, training, and support services for families and professionals working with children with disabilities and mental health challenges.