Parent Support Groups
Parenting children with learning and attention disabilities
presents special challenges. You as the family caregiver
face many difficulties not only dealing with your child's
everyday academic and associated social and emotional
problems, but struggles of daily living with a child with
disabilities. Gain strength and
encouragement by joining other parents in a support group.
Together you can learn better coping strategies and
skill training while receiving the emotional support
of other parents of children with special needs.
The G.E.A.R. Parent Network is a statewide family support network focusing on the behavioral, emotional, mental and social health of all children, youth and their families. G.E.A.R. is Maine's designated chapter organization of the Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health. No one should be alone. We are parents helping each other within the children's system of care. (G.E.A.R. stands for Gaining Empowerment Allows Results!) For support and information, contact G.E.A.R. at 1-800-264-9224.
LDA of Maine is proud to collaborate with the G.E.A.R.
Parent Network by inviting you to participate in one
of the 13 parent support group across Maine. G.E.A.R.
representatives are also available by phone for individual
support.
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Guide to Special Education in Maine: A Team Approach
