The Family CAFÉ Project is a federally-funded initiative created to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) strengthen partnerships with families of children with disabilities. The project provides practical, research-based strategies and resources that help LEAs communicate and support highly mobile families of children with disabilities to engage in the special education process.
A clear, structured guide to help Family CAFÉ coaches support families with confidence and care.
The Family CAFÉ Coaching Guide is a practical resource for Family CAFÉ coaches working with highly mobile families of students with disabilities. It provides clear session outlines, tools, and strategies to help coaches build trust, guide families through special education processes, and strengthen communication between families and schools. The guide also includes key special education references and information to help coaches explain laws, terminology, and procedures in simple, accessible language.