PHP Service Statistics

2005-2006 Fiscal Year
7/1/05- 6/30/06

§         23,754 direct services to children, families and professionals serving them.

§         3,367 attended PHP parent education sessions and/or support events. 

§         12,140 individuals attended parent education, information and outreach sessions about resources for children with special needs provided by PHP staff in the community.

§         3,393 Information packets on topics such as disability, educational rights and financial assistance were sent to families via email or by post.

§         112 new families to PHP received a match to an experienced/mentor parent.

§         68 infants received a handmade baby blanket to promote bonding between parent and baby through our Baby Gift Program supported by “The Binky Patrol”.

Clients connect with PHP an average of 3 times a year. 

Of those served when compared to the US Census we find that the income ranges are:

  • 21% Very Low Income (Below $35,000)
  • 31% Low Income (Between $35,001 to $74,999)
  • 49% Median and higher, ($75,000 and up)
    these ranges defined by HUD

Population Demographics:
2.5% African American
 46% Caucasian
 24% Hispanic
 11% Pacific Islander/Asian
8.5% Unknown
   4% Asian Indian
   3% Multi-Racial
 <1% Native American
 <1% Other

PHP is helping children with special needs to reach their full potential and their families in become self-sufficient in meeting their child’s ongoing needs.  PHP is the information powerhouse for families that have children with special needs! 

PHP Building Photo. Our 48 staff members are housed in a family-friendly 13,000 square foot building that boasts a large training room, a warm and friendly family room, our 2 libraries and our iTECH center
PHP is located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Our 32 staff members are housed in a family-friendly 13,000 square foot building that boasts a large training room, a warm and friendly family room, our 2 lending
libraries and our iTECH center.

 PHP's Family Room. Where staff meet with parents, small trainings are held and our integrated playgroup meets.
PHP's Family Room featuring some of our favorite
Kids On The Block puppets.. Where staff meet with parents, small trainings are held and our integrated playgroup meets.

Conditions Served:
 29% Autism
 12% Learning Differences
  9% Health Issues 
  9% Attention Deficit Disorder
  8% Intellectual Disabilities
      
  
7% Speech/Language Delays
  6% Children yet to be diagnosed
  5% Neurological Impact 
  3% Mental Health Needs
  3% Multiple Disabilities
  2% Orthopedic Disability
  1% Other Disability-Not Listed
>1% Traumatic Brain Injury
>1% Hearing Impaired/Deaf
>1% Visual Impairment/Blind

 

After receiving services from PHP, families responding to our survey reported the following:

§         91% stated that PHP services have helped them to better understand the nature of their child's condition.  

§         89% agreed that PHP services have helped them to better understand the impact of special needs on their child's behavior.

§         88% agreed that services have helped them to learn better ways of parenting or caring for their child with special needs.

§         91% stated that PHP services have helped them to identify a support system to help them address my concerns.  

§         92% agreed that has helped them to gain a better understanding of options or services available to them and their child.  

§         90% agreed PHP has helped them to learn how to access benefits and community resources.  

§         90% believe that PHP has helped them to obtain a better understanding of their child's legal rights in regards to special education.

§         88% feel that PHP services have helped to improve the quality of life for their child(ren).  

§         90% agree that PHP services have helped to improve the quality of life for their family as a whole. 

§         97% would recommend PHP to others who have needs similar to mine.

§         92% feel that PHP staff exceeds their expectations frequently or very frequently.

 


The Parents Helping Parents (PHP) website lists many events and resources not sponsored by PHP. We do that to give families many opportunities to select those best suited to a particular need. We encourage you to obtain more information about all resources which interest you prior to selecting a provider or attending an event. Parents Helping Parents does not support or endorse any therapy, medication, or philosophy that families may encounter from the resources listed.

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