As a parent that has spent the last decade walking through the IEP and 504 process I have learned so much.  Sometimes these lessons have been painful. As a helper parent I love that I can share what I have learned with other parents who are new to the IEP process. My goal is to be the person who walks alongside these families and let them know they are not alone. As I sit with them I feel great joy in seeing moms and dads become empowered just by having a helper parent in their corner.

I also enjoy the fact that as a helper parent I can choose when I volunteer giving me time to focus on taking care of my son, when he needs me, but still help out when I can.