Family STAR
Supporting Youth: Navigating to Adult Healthcare
OnlineThis webinar is for Youth and their Parents/Caregivers to learn about transitioning from pediatric to adult healthcare! There are significant differences between adult and pediatric health care models. Pediatric care is family oriented and relies on parent involvement in decision making; adult care is guided by the patient and requires independent skills of the patients. […]
UNDERSTANDING SSDI/SSI
OnlineJoin Family STAR for an informational session on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND Learn about the following: The Application Processes Eligibility for Special Cases, Populations Your Rights Navigating the Denial Process Resources in Florida
The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine Essential for a Family-Centered Experience
Facebook LiveWEBINAR 4: Your Family’s First Telemedicine Appointment This is a four-part webinar series. Are you ready for your family’s 1st Telemedicine Appointment? Watch this webinar to learn some of the tips and tidbits that will make it a successful one!
Parents as Leaders Series Part 1: HOW TO START AND SUSTAIN A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Facebook LiveThis three part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics include: starting a Support Group, building support through online parent leadership, and understanding Systems of Care advocacy. Part 1 digs into what is needed to create and maintain a parent support group. https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND
Making Connections
JAFCO 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, SunriseCALLING ALL STAFF SERVING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SOUTH FLORIDA! JOIN US FOR NETWORKING, SHARING PRACTICES, AND AGENCY PROGRAM OFFERINGS. Offered in collaboration with Children's Services Council of Broward County, Family Network on Disabilities, YMCA of South Florida and JAFCO. For more info contact Marissa Aquino, MS Research & Evaluation Manager, Children’s Services Council […]
Parents as Leaders-PART 2: ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT
Facebook LiveThis three part series examines how parents and caregivers can become advocates and find support. Topics include: what is needed to start a support group, tools for building online parent support, and understanding Systems of Care advocacy. Part 2 looks at Online Support Group Structure, E-Etiquette, and Online Communities. https://www.facebook.com/FamilySTARFND
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. […]