The Southwest Family and Community Engagement Center (SWFACE) provides information, referral and support to families and professionals working with children, both typically developing and those with special education needs, ages birth through twenty one.

The information provided may pertain to childhood development and behavior, specific disabilities, special education laws, regulations, rights, transition from Early Intervention to CPSE to CSE, and transition to the world of post secondary education and work.

We offer assistance in developing networks for families, educators and professionals, which include referrals for community based services, educational programs, and assistive technology through the TRAID Loan Closet.

For further information regarding our services and training’s offered, please contact us at (607) 724-2111, ext. 393 for Karen Roseman, Family Engagement Facilitator. Our email address is karenl@stic-cil.org. We are located at the Southern Tier Independence Center, 135 E. Frederick Street Binghamton, NY 13904.

All of our services are free and confidential. The Southwest FACE Center services the following counties:

Southwest Region School Districts