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	We are a private, not for profit community organization established in 1978 by families of children with special needs. Our mission is to empower and support families to raise all their children to reach their full potential.
Our vision is that all individuals are included in their communities to the greatest degree possible. We encourage special families, professionals, para-professionals, agencies, and our neighbors and friends to join us to make this a reality. Our purposes are: ·           To insure that each child with special needs is afforded the opportunities necessary to develop his/her full potential ·           To make parents aware of each child’s educational rights and to aid parents in securing these rights ·           To bring together regularly the parents and other concerned persons for an exchange of ideas and sharing of similar concerns ·           To promote an attitude that focuses on what the child with a disability can do and views the child as a person with both abilities and disabilities ·           To educate the general public about disabilities and the needs and right of individuals with disabilities ·           To communicate to legislative bodies to protect the rights of children and adults with disabilities
Our vision is that all individuals are included in their communities to the greatest degree possible. We encourage special families, professionals, para-professionals, agencies, and our neighbors and friends to join us to make this a reality. Our purposes are: ·           To insure that each child with special needs is afforded the opportunities necessary to develop his/her full potential ·           To make parents aware of each child’s educational rights and to aid parents in securing these rights ·           To bring together regularly the parents and other concerned persons for an exchange of ideas and sharing of similar concerns ·           To promote an attitude that focuses on what the child with a disability can do and views the child as a person with both abilities and disabilities ·           To educate the general public about disabilities and the needs and right of individuals with disabilities ·           To communicate to legislative bodies to protect the rights of children and adults with disabilities

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When you become a member, you are joining a community of caring parents, professionals, organizations and others who are committed to having the best possible outcome for our special kids ~ a happy, productive life.

Your support through membership enables us to:

§  Offer guidance and support to parents with special needs children

§  Provide free information through our newsletter and website

§  Offer trainings and advocacy assistance at no cost

§  Develop effective programs for children and their families

§  Promote acceptance of children and adults with disabilities

§  Educate and inform parents and professionals about disability issues

Click here for a printable membership application.

Please think about making a donation to ASCF

You can help us to help children with disabilities by making your tax deductible donation for any amount you wish. There is a limited amount of grant funding and a great deal of competition, so we are reaching out to individuals to help provide financial support.

Consider making your donation in honor of a special occasion, such as a birthday or anniversary, in memory of a loved one, a thank you to a special person or simply to show your appreciation and support of ASCF. An appropriate card will be sent to those you designate, informing them of your tribute, but not the gift amount. All gifts are acknowledged.

Some companies have a matching gift program in which they will match your personal gift to ASCF, some even double it! Check with your company’s Human Resources department about their policies.  If they have this program, they will give you the appropriate form.  Complete the donor’s section and send the form to ASCF, and we will complete the organization portion.

Thank you for your support.

Checks are made payable to Association for Special Children and Families and mailed to
PO Box 494, Hewitt, NJ 07421

We thank our community partners and funders for their:

~support of our programs,
~belief in our vision, and
~confidence in our ability to achieve our goals. 

They include:

Passaic County Human Services
US Department of Education, OSEP
NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities
Pacer Center
Target Stores
Community Groups; and
Individuals.

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We Need to Hear From You!!

We need your feedback.  During the past year if you either had contact with ASCF and/or attended one of our workshops we would appreciate if you could take a few minutes and complete the appropriate survey(s).  This will provide ASCF with valuable information for Alliance National Parent Technical Assistance Center. 

If you have any questions feel free to contact our office @ 973-728-8744 or ASCFamily@hotmail.com.  Thanks for your assistance.

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Everything you need to know about ASCF's current 
and upcoming Events and Activities is right here!

Be sure to check out:

Children's Corner for a listing of ASCF's Children's Programs and Recreational Activities.

Parent's Place

Trainings & Workshops

ASCF Newsletter Special Connections May 2010 Issue Look inside for Current Activities as well as timely information. Archives: Spring 2008 Issue Winter 2007 issue Spring 2007 issue Fall 2007 issue Fall 2008 Issue Winter 2008 Issue December 2008 Issue Spring 2009 Issue Fall 2009 Issue March 2010 Issue

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