About the Utah parent Center
Founded by Parents, Serving Families Across Utah
Who We Are
Standing Beside Utah Families Since 1984
The mission of the Utah Parent Center (UPC or Center) is to help parents help their children, youth and young adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs to live included, productive lives as members of the community.
We Imagine a Utah Where Every Child Belongs
Empowerment
We support parents and individuals by sharing tools that build confidence and open possibilities.
Inclusion
We believe every person deserves respect, belonging, and opportunities to grow.
Collaboration
We know the best outcomes happen when families, schools, and communities work together.
Support from people who understand
Here for Every Family. Here for Every Journey.
All Members of our team are parents of children with disabilities themselves. This lived experience shapes everything we do. It fuels our patience, our compassion, and our determination to help every family feel capable and supported.
Knowing that the people with whom we speak have personal experience as well as training is invaluable! I recommend them to other parents trying to navigate the Special Needs world.
- Mary Griffith
Utah Parent Center has been our #1 resource for information, services, and support since moving to Utah in 2014. As parents of extraordinary kids, we owe it to ourselves to band together and access the resources available. Your life, and the life of your child, will be better for it!
- Carol Foster
Awesome resources. They are my go to for so many questions. If they are unsure how to help, they will do everything in their power to get you to someone that can help. Can not sing their praises enough.
- Candace Hudson
How the Utah Parent Center Was Founded
The Utah Parent Center began in 1983 with parents who wanted to make sure other families did not have to navigate disability-related challenges alone. What started as parents helping parents has grown into a statewide organization serving families of children and youth with all disabilities, reaching communities across Utah.
Reaching Thousands of Families Every Year Through Parent-to-Parent Support
Today, the Utah Parent Center supports more than 10,000 families each year through one-on-one consultations, workshops, trainings, and resources. Using a proven parent-to-parent model, the Center answers over 1,200 support calls every month, helping parents feel informed, supported, and better prepared to advocate for their children.
Creating Lasting Impact Through Access, Partnership, and Growth
By keeping services largely free, the Utah Parent Center has been able to expand its reach and remove barriers for families across the state. Through collaboration with schools, healthcare providers, and service systems, the Center helps improve outcomes for children and youth with disabilities—supporting families in every corner of Utah and contributing to positive change at both the individual and systems level.
Financial Accountability and Transparency
The Utah Parent Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We are committed to full transparency and responsible stewardship of every dollar donated.
Annual Reports
Financial Statements July 31, 2024 and 2023
Financial Statements July 31, 2023 and 2022
Financial Statements July 31, 2022 and 2021
Financial Statements July 31, 2021 and 2020
FY 2022-2023
Public Disclosures
990 FYI 2024 Public Disclosure
990 FYI 2023 Public Disclosure
990 FYI 2022 Public Disclosure
990 FYI 2021 Public Disclosure