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The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine Essential for a Family-Centered Experience

Facebook Live

WEBINAR 1: Are You Connected? This is a four-part webinar series. In the first webinar in this series, we will discuss the essentials needed for a telehealth appointment. Here are a couple of learning objectives that, after the webinar, we hope you will be able to do: 1. Determine if you are connected for a […]

The Nuts and Bolts of Telemedicine

Facebook Live

WEBINAR 2: Do You Have a Device? This is a four-part webinar series. This webinar will discuss device basics and the essentials you will need for your telehealth appointment.

Supporting Youth: Navigating to Adult Healthcare

Online

This 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. […]

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UNDERSTANDING SSDI/SSI

Online

Join 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

Parents as Leaders Series Part 1: HOW TO START AND SUSTAIN A PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

Facebook Live

This 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

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Making Connections

JAFCO 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, Sunrise

CALLING 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 […]

Free

Parents as Leaders-PART 2: ONLINE PARENT SUPPORT

Facebook Live

This 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

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Parents as Leaders-PART 3: SYSTEMS OF CARE ADVOCACY

Facebook Live

This 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 Live

This 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

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Family STAR Talks with the Expert – Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Facebook Live

Infant 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 […]

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