Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) — Cranston
RIPIN's peer support groups and free call centre help Cranston families of disabled children find services.
The practical details
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What this is, in plain language
RIPIN runs peer support groups so families of disabled children and young people in Cranston can connect with others who share similar experiences, led by facilitators who draw on their own experience to point families toward resources and self-advocacy skills. Its Call Center also gives free support to any Rhode Islander navigating healthcare, health insurance or special education.
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What they say about themselves
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- RIPIN runs peer support groups so families of disabled children and youth can connect with others who share similar experiences.
- Group facilitators use their own experiences to guide families toward appropriate resources and to build self-advocacy skills.
- RIPIN's Call Center gives free support to any Rhode Islander seeking help with healthcare, health insurance or special education for disabled children.
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- Yes:Says its services are free to families
- Yes:Offers help in Spanish
- Yes:Names the local area it covers
- Yes:Describes help with school and special education rights
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