This flow chart is designed to assist education and child welfare stakeholders in determining who should serve as a child's IDEA Parent.

This checklist is designed for YFS child welfare specialists to use to ensure that they are meeting all education-related requirements for the children on their caseloads. 

This checklist is designed for GAL Volunteers to use to ensure that their assigned child's educational needs are being met throughout the life of the case.  

This resource guide  provides a detailed overview of the role of a Court-Appointed IDEA Parent. It includes topics such as important terms to know, an introduction to special education and early intervention services, suggested first steps, and helpful resources. It is intended to be shared with anyone considering, or recently appointed to, the IDEA Parent role.