There
are more
than 900
children
with
disabilities
in Kansas
whose
parents are
unknown,
unavailable
or whose
parental
rights have
been
terminated.
These
children
need someone
to represent
them in
special
education
matters.
Families Together's Topeka Center staff works closely with the
Kansas State
Department
of Education
and Kansas
Department
of Health
and
Environment
to ensure
volunteer
advocates
are trained
and
assigned.
TheAppointment of
Qualified Advocates
is Vital in Providing a
Quality Education Plan!
Training is
mandatory
for an
individual
to serve as
an appointed
Education or
Child
Advocate in
Kansas .
The five
hour course
includes the
special
education
law,
discipline
and
education
advocate
training.
Education
Advocates
represent
children
ages 3
to 18
years
old.
Child
Advocates
represent
children
birth to
3 years
old.
Interested in becoming a Child
or Education
Advocate, call
1-800-264-6343
or
e-mail
Kari
or Darla.
Statewide
Staff
Staff
is
available
in
each
center
to
help
parents
gain
support
and
information
concerning
specific
disabilities,
special
education,
financial
resources,
and
understand
their
rights
via
phone,
or
in
person.
