“We are dedicated to enhancing the well-being of at-risk parents with learning difficulties and their children. This primarily includes parents who may be identified as persons with intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning”
We know that:
- Family life is complex
- All families need support and rely on interdependent networks
- Separation from parents is in the best interest of children only when reasonable efforts and appropriate services cannot ensure a child’s safety and health
- Termination of the parental relationship should not be based upon a parent’s disability alone
- Our expertise and resources may also benefit parents with other cognitive challenges and the people who support them
Key Roles:
- Facilitate community partnerships and networking
- Offer training opportunities
- Advocate for system change & social justice
- Partner with self-advocates
- Promote evidence-based parenting skills assessment
- Develop/endorse evidence-based training curricula
- Honor family autonomy, self-determination and strengths
- Encourage natural supports, community acceptance and inclusion
- Support the use of individualized evidence-based practices
- Consult with partners in child welfare, early intervention, education, health care, disability services, family law and support
- Establish quality standards in assessment, training, service and research
- Promote and conduct research
