This presentation will educate participants on the Mental Health system of care. Information about how the system works, the laws that protect individuals, how families are impacted by mental illness, statistics about mental health, and various resources are all included in this impactful workshop. Registration required: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E331320&id=300
Lisa Math, Director of Family S.T.A.R. program of Family Network on Disabilities, will share information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This knowledge will help you be better informed as a parent/caregiver of a loved one with a disability. Learn about the following: The SSDI/SSI application processes Eligibility for Special […]
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. […]
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
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
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
This 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 […]
YOU 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/
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