Network Resources: Circle of Parents Publications
Publications Available to Order: PCA America publishes a variety of booklets providing information and resources for parents. For more information visit PCA America's publications fulfillment center.
Available to Download:
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How to Build a State Network Guide
The manual is a guide to use while developing a new Circle of Parents state network or as a reference while reviewing an existing network. Its intent is to share what Circle of Parents members have found to be useful when starting a new network.
From Dads to Grandparents to Parents in Recovery: States' Experiences in Supporting Diverse Populations
This resource profiles the experiences of efforts in nine states to provide mutual self-help parent support groups.
- Fathers
- Grandparents raising grandchildren
- Incarcerated parents
- Parents raising children with special needs
- Parents in recovery
- Rural parents
This document describes the contextual factors these groups face, and provides information on the different strategies states used to best meet the needs of families. A range of references through which to access additional information is also provided.
2001 State Advocacy Review
This report is an overview of advocacy activities from PCA America's three national networks: State Chapters, Healthy Families America (HFA), and the National Family Support Roundtable. The guide is intended to facilitate information sharing, spur collaboration among PCA America's networks and peer organizations, and lead to increased state level advocacy.
PCA America Advocacy Guide
A user-friendly tool kit that provides comprehensive information on a range of advocacy strategies such as: coalition building, legislative advocacy, media advocacy, grass roots advocacy, and e-advocacy. It also suggests activities that can occur before, during and after elections.
