• partner in all levels of the decision making process;
• through medical home, have access to comprehensive health and related services;
• be able to obtain early and continuous screening, evaluation, and diagnosis;
• have the information to ensure adequate public and/or private financing of the services they need;
• have access to community services that are organized so that families can use them easily; and
• receive services and resources so that they can successfully transition to all aspects of adult health care, work, and independence.

• Welcome to ESE
• Transition from IFSP to IEP
• Self – Determination
• Understanding ADHD
• Positive Behavioral Supports
• Healthcare Transition Planning with Sticky Notes
• Section 504
• Beginning the Journey I and II
• The Nuts and Bolts of Starting a Support Group
• Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Services
• A Parent to Parent Support Group
• Understanding Healthcare Issues
• Understanding the Service System
• Planning is Crucial. Wills, Trust, and Guardianship
• Tools for Independence
• Involve the Whole Family
• Patient Protection and the Affordable care Act – 101
• Planning for the Future; Accessing CDC Plus, Waiver Services, University/College Services, and Transportation.

Family Star- Health Information Program

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FND is the Family Voices State Affiliate Organization for Florida. Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through this national network, Family Voices provides families tools to make informed decisions, advocates for improved public and private policies, builds partnerships among professionals and families, and serves as a trusted resource on health care.

To learn more about the national initiatives of the National Family Voices, please visit the Family Voices website.

“This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number H84MC21660, F2F-HIC Family STAR Project with the award amount of: $95,700.00 . This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”