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Parents of children with special needs may feel isolated and overwhelmed with the medical, emotional, financial, educational and social issues they face as they raise their child. SPIN is a non-profit parent-to-parent support and information network serving parents, guardians and families in Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties who have a child or children with special needs of any age. SPIN is a Family Empowerment Center on Disabilities.
...Nurturing Special Kids' Potential
We Offer:
- Information on and referral to local resources for children with special needs.
- Mentor program for parents who want support and information from another parent who has a child with a similar disability or has experience navigating the system of services.
Mentor Parent Handout
- Support Groups for both English and Spanish speaking parents.
- Educational workshops and training on various topics to educate parents and professionals to better meet and advocate for a child's needs at home, school and in the community.
- IEP Clinics individual assistance with issues regarding children's Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).
I.E.P Clinics 41K)
- Networking opportunities through support groups, events, workshops and training, and parent-to-parent support.
- Resource Library of books, periodicals, journals, brochures and videos on various special needs topics.
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CAFEC helps children in need of Special Education Services. Visit them to find a Family Empowerment Center near you.
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Resource Guide
Now available in English and Spanish for Santa Cruz County. Call 722-2800.
English Resource Guide518K)
Spanish Resource Guide626K)
Upcoming Events and whats new: See Event Calendar for more details.
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SPIN is seeking nominations for its fifth annual Community Spinner Awards-the Lucky 8 These awards are SPIN'S highest tribute for individuals and businesses that provide exceptional services and assistance to Special Needs Children and their Families. Please help us identify these individuals and businesses in the following categories: Educator, Medical Professional, Parent, Business, Elected Official, Volunteer, Disability Service Provider and Recreational Program.Email your nominations to cpinheiro@spinsc.org or mailing them to P.O.Box 2367, Santa Cruz, CA 95063 no later than June 11, 2012
Nomination Form Category Descriptions
Last year's winners: Business: Jon Morgan/ Soquel Vineyards,
Educator: Christine Johnson,Volunteer: Michelle Kern
Disability Service Provider: Santa Cruz Metro Transit/ UTU Local 23 & SEIU Local 521, Medical Professional: Dr. Kenneth Bloome, Parent: Rebecca & Dan Haifley, Recreational Program: Russ & Brenda Miller/ Challenger Baseball League
Elected Official: California Assemblyman, Bill Monning
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Sunday May 6, 13, 20 and 27 2012 Challenger Division Baseball Hosted By Santa Cruz Little League invites parents to register their special needs children and allow them to participate in an athletic environment structured to their abilities. At Harvey West Field 1 from 2:30-4:30pm. $20 registration fee. For more information, contact Santa Cruz Little League at: www.santacruzlittleleague.org or call (831) 457-1000
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Saturday June 23, 2012 STARS GALA (Special-Talent- Arts- Recreation- & Sharing) Come celebrate our children's unique talents, interests, and activities in a Hollywood Gala style family event. Aptos Grange, 2555 Mar Vista Drive, Aptos. 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Tentative Deadline to pre-register is June 8th. Contact Sonia or Nancy at (831) 423-7713 for more info.
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Saturday June 30, 2012 You're invited to an Applebee's Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser to support SPIN's Down Syndrome Support Group. From 7:30am-10am at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 1105 S Green Valley Rd., Watsonville. Ticket Price $7. Call SPIN at (831) 722-2800 to buy tickets or more info. Tickets can also be purchased at the door.
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SPIN is now listed on I Give San Benito The Community Foundation of San Benito County will direct any donated funds to SPIN. Please make sure to visit www.givesanbenito.org and designate SPIN as the organization to give to. Thanks for your support
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We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Gift of Travel's "Travel as a Fundraiser"™ program as way to help generate funds for SPIN.
Encourage your colleagues, friends and family to book their vacations or hotel only through our Travel as a Fundraiser"™ program link and we will receive more donations!
Enjoy your vacation knowing you are helping to support SPIN at the same time! For more information or to book your vacation, please Click here
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SPIN's Mini Documentary to watch Click here
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The College Living Experience Program has come to Monterey. This organization works with students with disabilities in their quest for obtaining degrees at community and four-year colleges. Visit www.cleinc.net to learn more
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SPIN is now listed on GoodSearch.com a search engine that donates 50 percent of it's revenue to
the charity designated by its users. It's easy and powered by Yahoo. Just select SPIN under "Who do you
GoodSearch for?" SPIN will benefit from your support
www.GoodSearch.com
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Donate your car, boat, truck, RV, Jet Ski, or snowmobile to SPIN and receive a tax deduction. This no cost, no hassle process begins when you contact our fundraising partner, Donation Line LLC at 877-227-7487. Make sure to ask for our extension, 2196. Or you can click here, "Donate Your Car Now" and complete the Vehicle Form online. Make sure to select Special Parents Information Network (SPIN) from the dropdown list. Please have your title in hand when you donate.
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SPIN is supported by grants and by people like you. We are now listed on the iGive.com website as an organization that will benefit from your support
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SPIN does not endorse or recommend sources or products on specific individuals or companies
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