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Parents as Leaders-PART 3: SYSTEMS OF CARE ADVOCACY
Facebook LiveThis three part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics include: what's needed to start a support group, building online parent support, and Systems of Care Advocacy. Part 3 examines elements of advocacy, effective communication, conflict resolution, and building capacity. https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND
Strategies that Work! Managing Your Mental Health and Wellness
Facebook LiveThis presentation is for youth and their families. We all need to support our mental health and wellness but many don’t know where to start. This presentation will give participants easy to follow strategies to incorporate into daily life and the scientific reasons they are successful. Resources will also be shared. https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND
Family STAR Talks with the Expert – Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Facebook LiveInfant mental health, also called “early childhood mental health,” refers to the mental health of young children from birth to age five. Very young children need guidance to learn how to express and manage their emotions in healthy ways. Parents and caregiver relationships play an important role in the mental health of infants and young […]
It’s All About the Apps!
Facebook LiveThis presentation is for youth and their families. Assistive Technology helps with success! No matter what hurdles youth face, apps and other media included in this presentation can give them solutions for success. This presentation offers a selection of apps you can add to your toolkit as you navigate school, home, and other areas of […]
PARENTS AS LEADERS
Facebook LiveYOU CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE! Family STAR offers this presentation that examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates for their loved ones. Topics include: Elements of Advocacy, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Building Capacity. https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND/
“The Day The Dinosaurs Came To Town” Living Through A Disaster
OnlineJoin us for a facilitated discussion about disaster preparedness and what it is really like for a family with children with special healthcare needs to live through and survive a catastrophic event. This presentation is part of the Florida Family Leaders Network's Spring Webinar Series in collaboration with Family Network on Disabilities and Early Steps. […]
Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]
Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]
How to Choose an Adult Healthcare Provider and Make My Own Doctor Appointments
Facebook LiveWorkshop Summary As youth transition from pediatric to adult healthcare services, they must understand the differences they will encounter. This presentation will help youth become familiar with engaging with adult providers and how the adult healthcare system works. This presentation will also help youth learn how to prepare for an appointment, what to take to […]
Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]
The Individual and Emergency Health Care Plan in the IEP and 504
Facebook LiveWorkshop Summary Children in school systems with healthcare concerns should have additional documents to support their medical needs. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) should include an Individual Healthcare Plan (IHP) and an Emergency Healthcare Plan (EHP) for their specific needs while in the school environment. This presentation will identify these documents and what information should […]
Preparing for Disasters Series
OnlineThis four-part series of online workshops will teach you what you need to know to navigate the world of disasters and to make sure your family is safe. Families with loved ones with special needs especially need to be mindful of preparing for these situations and these workshops will help you do that. These presentations […]