Family Empowerment Centers offer parents and guardians of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities. The fourteen centers serve families with children and young adults with disabilities from ages three to 18 inclusive, and young adults from ages 19 to 22 who had an individualized education plan prior to their 18th birthday.
| Eligible Applicants |
Nonprofit organizations |
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| Required Eligibility Criteria |
As mandated, the centers must have (1) a private, non-profit 501(3)(c)status; (2) have a board majority (51 percent) with parents, guardians, and family members of children with disabilities; and (3) serve the full range of disabilities, including children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, learning disabilities, speech and language issues, hearing impairment, physical impairment, etc. |
| Other Eligibility Considerations |
Not applicable |
| Eligible Grade Level(s) |
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult |
| Eligible Age Level(s) |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, through 22 |
| Legal Authority |
Budget Act Item 6110-161-0890; Schedule (7) Provision (6); CFDA 84027A |
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| Source / Type | Federal / Grant |
| State Fiscal Year | 2012-13 |
| SACS Resource/ Revenue Codes |
5810 / 8290 |
| Total Available | $2,644,000 |
| Recipient Amount |
See allocation formula. |
| Match Requirement |
No |
| Allocation Formula | Each center will receive a minimum amount of $150,000 plus an additional amount based on each region's total school enrollement reported on the 2011 California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS). |
| Date Application Available |
Unavailable |
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| Due Date | Unavailable |
| Expected Notification Date |
October 1, 2012 |
| Application | Unavailable |
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| Background | http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#14301 |
| Fiscal | http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/as/leagrnts.asp#14301 |
| Funding Results | http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r18/fec12result.asp |
| Other | Unavailable |
| Program | Pamela Quiroz Phone : 916-327-3699 E-mail : pquiroz@cde.ca.gov |
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| Fiscal | Debbie Rizzo Phone : 916-327-3676 E-mail : drizzo@cde.ca.gov |
| Division | Special Education Division Phone : 916-445-4613 Fax : 916-445-4108 |
Last Modified: September 26, 2012
California Department of Education
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814