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Education is a right. Need help?

To Request an Advocate:  

Obtaining special education assistance from The Arc Kent County requires connecting with our partner:

Step 1:

Interested parents, educators, and/or guardians contact Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF) at

1-800-552-4821 to request support from a Parent Mentor.

 

Step 2:

MAF will connect you to our region’s Parent Mentor.

 

Step 3:

You will receive support and education regarding special education services from MAF’s parent mentor.

If it is determined that an Educational Advocate will be needed, the Parent Mentor will notify The Arc Kent County and an advocate will be assigned.

Download instructions

Work hours: 
Flexibly: Monday & Wednesday 8am – 4pm
Kent Office: Tuesday & Thursday 8am – 4pm
Flexibly: Friday 8am-3pm

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The Arc Kent County

2922 Fuller Avenue NE, Suite 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

(616) 459-3339

(616) 459-5299 Fax

The Arc Kent County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.  Contributions are tax-deductible.

No goods or services will be provided in exchange for contributions.

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