The Mentor Parent Program (MPP) provides support and services to parents of children with disabilities through a coalition of united efforts of parents, educators, service providers, and professionals to effectively meet the needs of children with disabilities in the rural Appalachian region of Pennsylvania.The purposes of the program are to: provide assistance and training; provide one-on-one mentoring; provide information and appropriate referrals; develop home-school partnerships; foster parent involvement with the early intervention and education systems; and develop community awareness of the needs of children with disabilities. MPP provides educational workshops for families, educators, service agencies, and other interested parties.