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Santelli, Betsy; Turnbull, Ann; Marquis, Janet; Lerner, Esther – Journal of Early Intervention, 1997
Discusses Parent-to-Parent support programs for parents of children with special needs, focusing on the matched experience of two parents, results of a national survey of Parent-to-Parent programs, guidelines for starting a Parent-to-Parent program, and resources for those interested in Parent-to-Parent support programs. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Guidelines, Information Sources, National Surveys

Singer, George H. S.; Marquis, Janet; Powers, Laurie K.; Blanchard, Lynn; Divenere, Nancy; Santelli, Betsy; Ainbinder, Judith G.; Sharp, Michael – Journal of Early Intervention, 1999
A study evaluated Parent to Parent mentoring programs in five states. The 56 parents who participated in the program showed statistically significant positive gains on measures of coping, attitude, and progress on addressing problems compared to 72 controls. A qualitative study provided insight into what makes the program work. (Contains…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Attitude Change, Children, Coping

Capone, Angela M.; Divenere, Nancy – Journal of Early Intervention, 1996
Describes the partnership between the early childhood program at the University of Vermont and Parent to Parent of Vermont. The partnership was designed to set a context for preparation of family-centered practitioners by modeling the qualities of a collaborative relationship between families and professionals and by developing a family-centered…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Family Needs, Family Programs