Family Care Council Area 1 Presents Info and Resources with Family Network on Disabilities

Online

Lisa Math, Director of the Family STAR program at Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about how FND can support your family's needs if you have a child or young adult with special healthcare needs. She will also be sharing about the resources available on the FND website. *Please note the time of presentation: […]

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Family STAR Talks with the Expert – Understanding Special Needs Trusts

Facebook Live

Join Family STAR for a conversation about Special Needs Trusts. Special Needs Trusts safeguard your personal assets and provide for the comforts of life that public benefits don’t cover. A Special Needs Trust is a legal contract under Federal law, in which someone (trustee) agrees to hold assets (money and/or property) for the benefit of a disabled […]

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SSDI/SSI: What You Need to Know

Zoom

Navigating the Social Security system is challenging without the proper knowledge. This presentation gives you an overview of the SSDI and SSI government benefit programs, including the application process, specific criteria for eligibility, your rights in the process, and how to navigate a denial. Additional information on resources to support the process is included. This […]

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2025 NICU Alumni Neighborhood Resource Day

Suniland Park Miami, FL 12855 Pinecrest Pkwy 33156, Pinecrest

At the NICU Alumni Neighborhood Resource Day, families will gain access to a wealth of resources, insights, and community connections to ensure that families not only survive but thrive beyond their time in the NICU.  Neighborhood exhibitors will be joining us from the community and will have resources and swag for families looking for ways […]

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Supporting Youth: Navigating to Adult Healthcare

Facebook Live

As youth move from pediatric to adult healthcare services, it's important for caregivers to support their loved ones to understand the differences they will encounter. This online presentation will help youth and their caregivers become familiar with the process of engaging with adult providers and how the adult healthcare system works. This presentation will also […]

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Preparing for Disasters: Evacuation and Shelter Planning    

Zoom

Evacuation and Shelter planning takes early awareness and education. This webinar will guide your planning and give you tips to make sure you and your loved ones will be safe in the event of needing to leave your home and find shelter. Special needs planning is discussed in this workshop. This presentation is a collaboration […]

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Understanding a Child’s Emotional Development

Online

This workshop will address: how a child develops emotionally, what impacts that development, how life experiences can have lasting effects on a child’s development and future health, and strategies to effectively deal with a child’s diagnosis. This presentation is a partnership between Family STAR and South Florida Wellness Network. Registration is required. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VA_ERTnTSF-9nuH6JjDnWw

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

Facebook Live

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! 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. This presentation helps parents understand their role in supporting a […]

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Disaster Planning for Families with Special Healthcare Needs

Zoom

"LEARN MORE, KNOW MORE" LUNCHTIME LEARNING SERIES FOR CAREGIVERS Presented by Family Network on Disabilities in partnership with Early Steps Southernmost Coast This presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with disabilities during times of pending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about […]

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Disaster Planning for People with Special Healthcare Needs

Online

This presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of pending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources. Registration required: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ep9fd3j

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Disaster Planning for People with Special Healthcare Needs

Online

This online presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of impending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources. This presentation is a collaboration between Family Network on Disabilities […]

Free

Disaster Planning for People with Special Healthcare Needs

Online

This online presentation equips individuals and caregivers with information and strategies to ensure the safety and well-being of those with special needs during times of impending disasters. It covers pre-planning, evacuation information, specific information about securing shelters for those with special healthcare needs, and resources. This presentation is a collaboration between Family Network on Disabilities […]

Free