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    Michigan Alliance for Families:

    Your free guide to special education.

    Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services. This website can help you with finding information on special education issues as well as disability specific information.

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Special Education Resources

Answers about your child's special education program

Disability Information

Information about your child's disability

Support

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Upcoming Events

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Need help navigating the special education system? Talk to a parent who's been there.

Connect directly with one of our local parent mentors to address your family's needs. Their perspective can not only help you navigate the system, but they can also help you be more involved in your child's education. All Michigan families are able to access an extensive collection of electronic or printed resources, informational support and referrals to local community resources. To get in touch with a Michigan Alliance for Families staff member,  Contact Us.

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The Uniform Power of Attorney Act adopted uniform standards for the creation and use of a power of attorney form. Did you know there are free fillable forms in plain language for people to use when setting up POAs for financial or health care matters.These should be accepted anywhere in Michigan, and even in other states, if properly signed and executed. The documents do not require a notary or an attorney, but they do require at least two witnesses.The forms are available at: Finances Power of Attorney: This form lets users decide who makes financial decisions for them if they can’t make them for themselves. 219590.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/219590/Kimble%20Center/A-Durable-Power-of-Attorney-fo...Medical Power of Attorney: This form lets users decide who makes health-care decisions for them if they can’t make them for themselves. info.cooley.edu/hubfs/Kimble%20Center/A-Power-of-Attorney-for-My-Health-Care-Interactive-FA-2.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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Parents of young children: Save the date to join our Building Parent Leadership Skills in Early Childhood webinar series in the spring.Four Thursdays: February 26, March 5, 12 & 19 from 9:30–10:30AMThis interactive four-part series is designed for parents whose children have received or are currently receiving Early On services. This a great opportunity to learn how your lived experience can strengthen programs for our youngest learners and help support families across Michigan.Please share this opportunity with other parents of children (birth to 8 years old) who may want to join us. Details at tinyurl.com/BPLspring2026 Full calendar of upcoming learning opportunities at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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This holiday season, we encourage you to learn about transition resources for young adults in Michigan with the MITT Transition Guide. We hope you spend some time exploring the guide together with your teen. Check it out at www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MITT-Transition-Guide-24.pdf You can also sign up now to join us Tuesday evenings webinars:January 7 Collaborating on Transition with Karen Wang from 6:00pm–7:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/yecvsnne January 14 Transition: Employment Expectations with Karen Wang from 6:00pm–7:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/xbahd2b6 January 21 College Planning with an IEP with Karen Wang from 6:00pm–7:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/2s3aw8ms youtu.be/ee40I5zY9Tsyoutu.be/ee40I5zY9Ts ... See MoreSee Less

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Michigan Alliance for Families

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Michigan Alliance for Families staff are out of the office for the holiday break to rest, recharge, and spend time with their families. We will reopen and be ready to support you on Monday, January 5, 2026. While our offices are closed, our website is a great place to find helpful resources, information, and support. Our A to Z list is a great spot to start: www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/all/Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, the turning point after which longer days slowly come back.A reminder to us all that no dark day lasts forever. ... See MoreSee Less

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Funding Statement

Michigan Alliance for Families is a Michigan Department of Education IDEA Grant Funded Initiative. Michigan Alliance for Families is our state's federally funded Parent Training and Information Center. The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328M200015. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Anna Macedonia.

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