Idaho Parents Unlimited

What Idaho Parents Unlimited does

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Boise, Idaho. It holds the federally-designated role of Idaho's Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and Family to Family Health Information Center, serving families of children and youth with disabilities statewide across Idaho's seven regions. IPUL employs 14 staff and is governed by a board of 11+ directors, of whom at least 51% must be parents of children with disabilities under age 26, a structural requirement tied to its federal designation.

IPUL delivers free training, information, and one-on-one support to families across three core areas: Education (special education, IEPs, 504 plans, dispute resolution, early intervention), Health (Medicaid navigation, Katie Beckett, genetics resources, YES behavioral health program), and Youth/Adulthood transition planning. Its core products include self-guided online training modules (in English and Spanish), on-demand archived webinars, the Unlimited Parenting podcast, the monthly Youth Corner publication, downloadable print guides (such as the Now What? Guide and Building a Bridge transition manual), and virtual support groups (Caregiver Connection and The Chill Zone). The technology stack is conventional — WordPress-based website, Zoom, YouTube, RSS.com, email marketing — with no proprietary platform or software product. Distribution is statewide through regional coordinators (Eastern Idaho, North Idaho) and a multi-channel content strategy spanning website, email newsletter, podcast, and social media.

The organization is primarily funded by federal IDEA Part B grants tied to its PTI designation, supplemented by Family to Family Health Information Center funding, individual/organizational donations, and IDEA-funded parent scholarships. All services are provided free of charge to families, with no direct revenue from end users. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed on the website, though the organization files annual IRS Form 990 returns. Strategic partnerships include FYIdaho, the Idaho State Department of Education, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, and the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities, with IPUL's Executive Director (Angela Lindig, in role since 2011) serving on state-level advisory panels.

Name

Idaho Parents Unlimited

Legal name

Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc.

Website

https://ipulidaho.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Idaho Parents Unlimited is a Boise-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as Idaho's federally-designated Parent Training and Information Center, providing free training, information, and one-on-one support statewide to families of children and youth with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Family Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parent & Caregiver Training for IEP Navigation (EDAKACAJ), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ), Developmental Therapy / Early Childhood Special Instruction (EDACAFAG)

Keywords

• Parent training services
• Disability support services
• Special education resources
• Family health information
• Youth transition planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Boise

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Grant Funding (IDEA Part B): IPUL is primarily funded through IDEA Part B federal grants as Idaho's Parent Training and Information Center. These grants support parent training and information activities for families of children with disabilities.
2. Donations: IPUL accepts donations from individuals and organizations to support their free services to families. The website features a donate button and messaging about keeping essential services free.
3. IRS Form 990 Tax Returns: IPUL is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization (501c3) that files annual Form 990 returns with the IRS, publicly disclosing financial information.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) is the federally designated Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and Family to Family Health Information Center for Idaho, providing free training, information, and one-on-one support to families of children and youth with disabilities. Core offerings include self-guided online training modules, on-demand webinars, podcasts, print publications, parent leadership development retreats, conference scholarships, and statewide support groups covering special education, health, behavioral health (YES program), and youth transition planning, delivered statewide in English and Spanish.

Product overview

Idaho Parents Unlimited (IPUL) offers a comprehensive suite of programs and services designed to support families of children and youth with disabilities across Idaho. The organization operates as a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) and Family to Family Health Information Center, providing both digital and in-person resources. Core offerings include Self-Guided Training Modules (self-paced online courses covering IEPs, Medicaid, PBIS, 504 plans, and transition planning), On-Demand Webinars (archived training recordings), the Youth Corner (youth-specific resources), the Unlimited Parenting Podcast, weekly e-News updates, and Print Publications including the Now What? Guide and Building a Bridge transition manual. Additional services include in-person Training Curriculum for groups, a Parent Leadership Development Institute (annual retreat), Parent Scholarships (reimbursement for conference attendance), and virtual support programs like Caregiver Connection and The Chill Zone for youth and families. Spanish-language self-guided trainings are also available through Capacitaciones Autoguiadas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Guided Training Modules
• On-Demand Webinars
• Unlimited Parenting Podcast
• Youth Corner
• e-News
• Print Publications
• Parent Scholarships
• Parent Leadership Development Institute
• Capacitaciones Autoguiadas (Spanish Self-Guided Trainings) Self-guided training modules available in Spanish, covering topics including PBIS, early intervention, IEP analysis, and Medicaid in Idaho, providing Spanish-speaking Idaho families free access to core IPUL training content.
• Youth Self-Guided Trainings Self-paced microcourses for youth including the Self-Determination Microcourse and Person-Centered Planning Microcourse, designed to help youth with disabilities build confidence and plan for their future.
• Training Curriculum Extensive catalog of in-person training workshops covering special education, IEP processes, Medicaid navigation, transition to adulthood, advocacy skills, and behavioral health topics, available for groups and organizations upon request.
• Caregiver Connection and The Chill Zone Support Programs Monthly virtual support programs including Caregiver Connection (caregivers of children with Serious Emotional Disturbance, last Tuesday monthly) and The Chill Zone (youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance, last Wednesday monthly), providing peer connection, support, and creative activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services to all families without billing

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• FYIdaho (Family to Family Information Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFYIdaho works in collaboration with IPUL as part of the Family to Family Health Information Center network. They co-present webinars and share information to support families of children with disabilities in Idaho. FYIdaho provides specialized expertise in youth empowerment services.
• Idaho State Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPUL collaborates with the Idaho State Department of Education on special education advisory panels, secondary transition initiatives, and parent engagement efforts. Staff participate on state-level teams including the Secondary Transition Team.
• Idaho Department of Health and WelfarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPUL works with Idaho DHW on Medicaid advisory panels, children's behavioral health (YES program), and Family to Family Health Information Center activities. They provide input on program changes affecting families.
• Idaho Council on Developmental DisabilitiesmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPUL's Executive Director serves on the Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities, providing family perspective on state disability policy and programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, family support, and direct services. The Arc's chapter network provides overlapping family support and transition programming that complements IPUL's parent training and information services.
• Family Voices: National Family-to-Family Health Information Center network organization that supports state-level F2F centers including IPUL's Family to Family Health Information Center. Family Voices operates at the national level coordinating the network of state F2F centers that IPUL participates in.
• Easterseals: National disability services organization providing direct services, family support, and advocacy across multiple disability categories. Easterseals' local affiliates provide overlapping family support and disability services with broader geographic reach than IPUL's Idaho-only service area.
• Parent to Parent USA: National network of state Parent to Parent programs providing emotional and informational support to families of children with disabilities. P2P USA complements the PTI model with peer support programs similar to IPUL's Caregiver Connection and statewide parent support groups.

Direct peers

• Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center: California-based Parent Training and Information Center serving families of children with disabilities through training, information, and advocacy. Matrix operates the same federally-funded PTI model as IPUL with comparable IEP support, parent coaching, and youth transition programming.
• Federation for Children with Special Needs: Massachusetts-based Parent Training and Information Center providing training, information, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities. Federation operates the same PTI service model as IPUL with comparable parent leadership development and IEP navigation support.
• PACER Center: Minnesota's Parent Training and Information Center and a national leader in parent training for families of children with disabilities. PACER operates the same federally-funded PTI model with broader national program influence, serving as a benchmark for high-performing state PTIs like IPUL.
• WI FACETS: Wisconsin's Family Assistance Center for Education, Training and Support, functioning as Wisconsin's PTI serving families of children with disabilities. WI FACETS operates the same federally-funded PTI model with comparable special education training, IEP support, and parent advocacy programming.
• PEAK Parent Center: Colorado's Parent Training and Information Center, providing parent training, information, and advocacy support to families of children with disabilities. PEAK operates the same PTI model as IPUL in a different state with comparable training programs, IEP navigation support, and youth transition resources.

Regional players

• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities: State agency where IPUL's Executive Director sits as a board member, providing family perspective on Idaho disability policy and programs. The Council is a state-level policy and funding partner rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IdahoParentsUnlimited
• Instagraminstagram.com/idahoparentsunlimited
• Xx.com/IPULIdaho

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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