Family STAR
Preparing for Disasters: MANAGING YOUR FAMILY AND PERSONAL STRESS
ZoomPlanning for and surviving through a disaster can be stressful for both you and your family members. Learn tips for recognizing stress in this situation and how to manage those feelings. Resources will be shared. Registration required to receive zoom link. Please click below to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduqsqz8jHNzpw_R1C8ttflXlZpDWnB9e
Strengthen Your Work with Families! Understanding Systems of Care and the Laws that Protect Individuals with Disabilities
OnlineThis presentation gives professionals an in-depth understanding of the various systems of care in which families will engage for services. Participants will also learn about the laws that protect those with disabilities and what collaboration with families should look like. This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in collaboration with Early Steps Gulf […]
Strengthen Your Work with Families! Understanding the Mental Health System
OnlineIn this presentation, professionals and participants will gain insight and understanding of how the Mental Health System of Care works, what the Mental Health statistics tell us, the impact of having a family member with a Mental Health diagnosis, and what resources are available. This presentation is presented by Family Network on Disabilities in collaboration […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Development
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. In Part 1, participants will learn about children's development and how their ability to regulate one’s own emotions and manage successful interactions with other people is key for later academic performance, mental health, and social […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Systems to Support Your Child and Family
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. In Part 2, participants will learn about the systems in which families engage to secure services and resources for their children. We also look at how to be an equal partner with the teams […]
Strategies that Work! Managing Your Mental Health and Wellness
OnlineWe 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 reasons they are successful. Resources will also be shared. Registration is required: https://www.jfsbroward.org/calendar/
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Being the Best Advocate for Your Loved One and Family
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Part 3 workshop looks at all the laws that protect children with disabilities and teaches strategies to document and store all the information you collect, along with how to be an effective advocate for your […]
Understanding Government Benefits
OnlineLisa Math, Director of Family S.T.A.R. program of Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about Florida Medicaid. This knowledge will help you be better informed as a parent/caregiver of a loved one with a disability. Learn about the following: The Application Process Eligibility for Special Cases, Populations Other Medical Service Providers Navigating the Denial […]
FLORIDA MEDICAID OVERVIEW
OnlineTuesday, January 31th, 12noon-1PM, Free Webinar, An Overview about Florida Medicaid (Health Care) for Families with a Child in Early Steps. Click here to register. In this webinar you will learn about: - The Application Process. - Eligibility. - Other Medical Service Providers - Navigating the Denial Process - Resources in Florida Our guest speaker is Lisa Math, Director of […]
Parenting a Child with Exceptional Needs: Being the Best YOU for Your Child and Family
OnlineThis ONLINE 4-part workshop series will help parents and caregivers understand their child’s development and how to support their exceptional needs. Parents and caregivers are not immune to the stress of caregiving. This workshop will give participants the strategies and resources they need to support their own wellness in order to be a strong parent […]
Children’s Services Council of Broward County SNAC Block Party
Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Avenue, Fort LauderdaleThere will be something for everyone at this Special Needs Advisory Coalition Block Party at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Adaptability Station - Fashion Show - Music - Hand Cycles - Mindfulness - Shaking and Dancing - Acupressure - Zero Gravity Chairs - Raffles - Performances by our Featured Artists - Interactive stations […]
Understanding your Child’s EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OnlineSoren Richardson, FND PEN, is hosting a virtual workshop with the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:30 am on Zoom (Register in advance) and live in the DSACF Facebook group. This month's guest speaker is Lisa Math, Director of the Family STAR (Support, Training, Assistance, and Resources) for Family Network on […]