WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO: Pierce County Parent to Parent partners with The ARC of
Washington and Pierce County community connections to provide support,
information, and education for parents of children with disabilities and
special healthcare needs.
This is the
required training to become a 1:1 helping parent volunteer and support
other parents who have just learned their child has a condition or need support
for any reason. All participants must pass a background check.
Helping
Parent Volunteers and staff assist families in coping with many challenging
experiences and feelings.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
- Emotional Support Strategies
- Emotional Responses/Grief Cycle
- Self-care Strategies
- The Match Process
- Empowerment
- Communication & Active Listening
- Volunteer Expectations
- Ways to Volunteer
- PAVE Programs
- Local Resources
2025-2026 Trainings:
- September 6, 2025 - Families with young children (birth-5) In-Person @ University Place Library
- December 10, 2025 - Families of School Age (5-11 years) Virtual 4-5PM
- January 4, 2026 - Dads/Father Figures Virtual 4-5PM
- February 11, 2026 - Families of Middle School/Teens (11-17 years) Virtual 4-5PM
- March 11, 2026 - Families of Young Adults (18-26 years) Hybrid @ PAVE Office 4-5PM
- April 8, 2026 - Families of Adults (27+) Virtual 4-5PM
Upon Completion of Training the following will be required:
- Background Check
- WISE - Mandated Reporting
- DDA- 5.06: WA State Client Rights
- DDA-5.14: WA State Positive Behavior Supports
- DDA WA State Community Protection
You will receive instructions for completing the background check and other prerequisites once you have submitted registration.