This group will focus on opportunities for leadership training graduates to serve on decision-making groups, provide coaching guidance for those who are already serving on groups or about to serve on groups, and will be a place where graduates can discuss common concerns, problems and successes that will help them be more effective parent/caregiver leaders. […]
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
SSI for children can provide critical support to families who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. Establishing a child’s eligibility for SSI benefits requires engagement with various child-serving systems such as education, behavioral health, child welfare, and juvenile justice. Building relationships with these systems and engaging the entire family in the process is critical to […]
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
It can be confusing to know what to do if it seems like a child has a disability that affects their learning and they are not currently receiving special education services. This session goes over what public schools are obligated to do if they become aware of children in this situation and how families can […]
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
Join us via Zoom for our monthly Coaching and Support session for parents who are supporting other parents in any system.
Request, Referral and Consent: What do these three words mean to parents? Do you know how to request evaluations, make a referral or what you must give written consent for before evaluations or services can begin? Join us and learn what you need to know and how to use the information as you advocate for […]
Open to any parent or caregiver raising a child—we’re here to check in with each other, discuss problems and concerns and support one another.
From Reach MS: During this month’s meeting, we will extend our discussion from last month. We will focus on how to break down everyday tasks to determine what steps your child is able to independently complete. Then, we will brainstorm what supports might be needed as we think about scaffolding for higher levels of self-care […]