Upcoming Events
Into the Light: Children with Disabilities and the Legal System
Meriden, CTOn Thursday, May 15, 2008, the Governor's Task Force on Justice For Abused Children will be hosting a presentation by Nora J. Baladerian entitled, "Into the Light: Children with Disabilities and the Legal System." The conference will take place from 9am to 4:30pm at Four Points Sheraton located at 275 Research Parkway in Meriden, CT.
Space is limited. Please register by April 30, 2008. For more information, please view the conference brochure.
CT Behavioral Health Partnership Peer and Family Peer Support: Working Together to Improve the Lives of the People In Our Communities
Waterford, CTOn Thursday, May 15, 2008, the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership, The Community Collaborative and the Southeast Mental Health System of Care Collaborative will be hosting a presentation entitled, "CT BHP Peer and Family Peer Support: Working Together to Improve the Lives of the People in Our Communities." The presentation will begin at 11:30am at Waterford Town Hall, located at 15 Rope Ferry Road in Waterford, Connecticut.
Attendees will learn about Peer and Family Support. Topics will include:
What is a Peer or Family Peer Specialist
Who is eligible for this service
What other resources are available for individuals and families
HUSKY A and HUSKY B members receiving mental health and/or substance abuse services, family members, community collaborative members, community advocates, family organizations, Youth Service Bureaus, school services personnel and all other interested members of the community are invited to attend.
A light meal will be provided. Please RSVP to 860-263-2172 or 877-552-8247 ext. 302172 or by email at ctbhp@valueoptions.com.
Developing Positive Relationships Between Parents and Schools
Guilford, CTOn Friday, May 16, 2008, Guilford PTO Special Education Committee will be hosting a free workshop presented by Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center entitled, "Developing Positive Relationships Between Parents and Schools." The workshop will take place during the PTO Special Education Committee meeting from 9:30am to 11:30am at Guilford Community Center located at 32 Church Street in Guilford, Connecticut.
The importance of positive home-school relationships and the effect of these relationships on students' success will be discussed. Participants will learn barriers to successful relationships and strategies that families and schools can use to create meaningful relationships.
For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Ryan at 203-988-5496 or via email at jpryann33@comcast.net.
Public Forum on Therapeutic Foster Care
Waterbury, CTOn Friday, May 16, 2008, The University of Connecticut Center for Excellence, through funding from the Department of Children and Families, will host the first of a series of public forums for foster parents. The forum will take place from 9:00am to 1:00pm at Willow Plaza Recreation Center, located at 60 Elmwood Street in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Foster parents are urged to come and share their experiences as a foster family licensed through a private provider agency. Questions that will be discussed include:
- Why did you become a therapeutic level foster family?
- What are some of your challenges as a therapeutic level foster family?
- How could the system better support you and the children in your care?
A light meal will be served and on-site child care will be available as well as $25 stipends for participants.
Please RSVP to Molly Cole, UCONN Center for Excellence at 860-679-1595 or toll free 866-623-1315 or Yoellie Iglaesias at 203-596-9759.
CT Behavioral Health Partnership Peer and Family Peer Support: Working Together to Improve the Lives of the People In Our Communities
New Britain, CTOn Wednesday, May 21, 2008, the Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership, The Community Collaborative and the New Britain System of Care Collaborative will be hosting a presentation entitled, "CT BHP Peer and Family Peer Support: Working Together to Improve the Lives of the People in Our Communities." The presentation will begin at 10:30am at New Britain City Hall located at 27 West Main Street in Room 504 in New Britain, Connecticut.
Attendees will learn about Peer and Family Support. Topics will include:
What is a Peer or Family Peer Specialist
Who is eligible for this service
What other resources are available for individuals and families
HUSKY A and HUSKY B members receiving mental health and/or substance abuse services, family members, community collaborative members, community advocates, family organizations, Youth Service Bureaus, school services personnel and all other interested members of the community are invited to attend.
A light meal will be provided. Please RSVP to 860-263-2172 or 877-552-8247 ext. 302172 or by email at ctbhp@valueoptions.com.
Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In
Madison, CTOn Wednesday, May 21, 2008, KIDSTEPS will be presenting a workshop for parents entitled, "Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In." The workshop will take place from 7pm to 8:30pm at KIDSTEPS Family and Children's Center, located at 51 Boston Post Rd. Unit 9 in Madison, Connecticut.
Presenter Marian Roy, M.S. will help parents and caregivers to better understand what prevents their child from forming peer relationships and ways to help their child "fit in."
The attendance fee is $15 per person. To register, please contact Marian Roy at 203-318-3692 or mroy@sarah-inc.org.
Public Forum on Therapeutic Foster Care
Bridgeport, CTOn Wednesday, May 21, 2008, The University of Connecticut Center for Excellence, through funding from the Department of Children and Families, will host the first of a series of public forums for foster parents. The forum will take place from 9:00am to 11:00am at Aspira located at 1600 State Street in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Another session will also be held from 6pm to 8pm at Black Rock Art Center, located at 2838 Fairfield Avenue in Bridgeport.
Foster parents are urged to come and share their experiences as a foster family licensed through a private provider agency. Questions that will be discussed include:
- Why did you become a therapeutic level foster family?
- What are some of your challenges as a therapeutic level foster family?
- How could the system better support you and the children in your care?
A light meal will be served and on-site child care will be available as well as $25 stipends for participants.
Please RSVP to Molly Cole, UCONN Center for Excellence at 860-679-1595 or toll free 866-623-1315 or Marta Reyes at 203-345-4794.
A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Putnam, CTOn Wednesday, May 21, 2008 the Putnam Family Resource Center will be sponsoring a workshop to enhance your knowledge of child sexual abuse and learn how to better protect your children. This program is funded by the Children's Trust Fund.
Commander Robert F. Kenary (Ret.) will be presenting at the Putnam Elementary School from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Please call the Putnam Family Resource Center at 860-963-6940 to register, space is limited! Childcare will be provided if requested when registering, and light refreshments will be served.
How Do I Know If My Child Is Making Progress?
Madison, CTOn Thursday, May 22, 2008, SARAH-Inc will be hosting a free workshop presented by Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center entitled, "How Do I Know If My Child is Making Progress?" The workshop will take place from 7pm to 8:30pm at 51 Boston Post Road in Madison, Connecticut.
This workshop will introduce participants to the importance of reviewing data provided by the school to determine whether or not a child is making progress. Participants will learn how to use the IEP and other tools to determine what data should be collected and how to utilize it to ensure that a child is making continuous progress.
Registration is required. Please contact Marian Roy at SARAH-Inc at mroy@sarah-inc.org or 203-318-3692.
Daughters, Sons & Parenting with Mental Illness Action Group
Middletown, CTOn Thursday, May 22, 2008, NAMI-CT will be holding an action group meeting entitled, "Daughters, Sons and Parenting with Mental Illness." The meeting will take place from 3pm to 4pm at Shew Hall, 2nd floor, RMHB2 Conference Room at Connecticut Valley Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut.
Anyone concerned about the welfare of daughters, sons and their parents living with mental illness in Connecticut should attend. Adult daughters, sons and people who have experienced parenting with a mental illness are strongly encouraged to attend.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Cheri at NAMI-CT at 800-215-3021.
The Greater New Haven Childhood Obesity Summit
New Haven, CTOn Thursday, May 22, 2008, the Leadership Greater New Haven Obesity Team and the New Haven Food Policy Council will be hosting a presentation titled "A Challenge to the Health of our Young People," and a panel discussion on physical activity. The presentation will take place from 7:45 am to 1pm on 300 George Street in New Haven.
The panel discussion on physical activity will be moderated by Peter Bowers, M.D., and will feature a variety of speakers. The cost is free, and those who attend can enjoy a healthy fresh lunch featuring local foods grown on local farms.
Please RSVP by May 14th to Paul Tommaselli at 782-4342 or ptommaselli@gnhcc.com. Space is limited, be sure to reserve your seat!
A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program
Plainfield, CTOn Thursday, May 22, 2008 the Plainfield Family Resource Center will be sponsoring a workshop to enhance your knowledge of child sexual abuse and learn how to better protect your children. This program is funded by the Children's Trust Fund.
Commander Robert F. Kenary (Ret.) will be presenting at the Plainfield Community Services Building from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Please call the Plainfield Family Resource Center at 860-564-6411 to register, space is limited! Childcare will be provided if requested when registering, and light refreshments will be served.
Preparing for the Road Ahead: Helping Students Transition to College
Manchester, CTOn Friday, May 23, 2008, SERC, the Connecticut State Department of Education and Manchester Community College will be sponsoring a conference entitled, "Preparing for the Road Ahead: Helping Students Transition to College." The conference will take place from 8:00am to 2:15pm at Manchester Community College in Manchester, Connecticut.
Participants in this conference will:
learn the differences between IDEA and ADA law
engage in the interactive sessions focused on the students' primary role as a self-advocate
learn the survival skills necessary for college, including time management, and organizational and study skills
network with college students from MCC and representatives from the CT college system
obtain a manual of resources to assist them in the successful transition from high school to college; and
learn the "real story" about college life from a student panel from MCC.
High school students, family members, secondary general and special educators, transition specialists, guidance counselors, career counselors and state and local agency representatives are invited to attend.
The registration fee is $10 for students and $30 per family member or professional. Registration is due by April 29, 2008. Please contact Tyrese Bolden, Education Services Specialist at 860-632-1485 ext. 210 for more information or visit www.ctserc.org.
Public Forum on Therapeutic Foster Care
Hartford, CTOn Friday, May 23, 2008, The University of Connecticut Center for Excellence, through funding from the Department of Children and Families, will host the first of a series of public forums for foster parents. There will be two forums taking place from 9:00am to 1:00pm and 5:30pm to 8:00pm at The Village for Children and Families, Trumbull Robinson Center, located at 1680 Albany Avenue in Hartford, Connecticut.
Foster parents are urged to come and share their experiences as a foster family licensed through a private provider agency. Questions that will be discussed include:
- Why did you become a therapeutic level foster family?
- What are some of your challenges as a therapeutic level foster family?
- How could the system better support you and the children in your care?
A light meal will be served and on-site child care will be available as well as $25 stipends for participants.
Please RSVP to Molly Cole, UCONN Center for Excellence at 860-679-1595 or toll free 866-623-1315 or Elizabeth Perkins at 860-816-5756.
Public Forum on Therapeutic Foster Care
New Haven, CTOn Tuesday, May 27, 2008, The University of Connecticut Center for Excellence, through funding from the Department of Children and Families, will host the first of a series of public forums for foster parents. The forum will take place from 9:30am to 1:30pm at Children's Community Programs, located at 446A Blake Street in New Haven, Connecticut.
Foster parents are urged to come and share their experiences as a foster family licensed through a private provider agency. Questions that will be discussed include:
- Why did you become a therapeutic level foster family?
- What are some of your challenges as a therapeutic level foster family?
- How could the system better support you and the children in your care?
A light meal will be served and on-site child care will be available as well as $25 stipends for participants.
Please RSVP to Molly Cole, UCONN Center for Excellence at 860-679-1595 or toll free 866-623-1315 or Carmella Ricciardelli at 203-479-3568.
Embracing Autism: Sometimes it's easy. Sometimes it's not!
West Hartford, CTJoin the Hartford Region on Thursday, May 27, 2008 from 7:00pm until 9:00pm at Jewish Family Services on 333 Bloomfield Avenue in West Hartford.
Kim Stagliano will read from her chapter, "Three Special Kids. No Apologies Necessary" from the new book, "Embracing Autism. Connecting and Communication with Children in the Autism Spectrum." Cammie McGovern will be reading from her excerpt "The Freedom to be Odd," from the same book. Both Kim and Cammie are parents, authors and autism advocates.
To register or for more information, please call Beth Katten at 860-236-8374.
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports: What Parents Need to Know
Guilford, CTOn Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Guilford PTO Special Education Committee will be hosting a free workshop presented by Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center entitled, "Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports: What Parents Need to Know." The workshop will take place during the PTO Special Education Committee meeting from 9:30am to 11:30am at Guilford Community Center located at 32 Church Street in Guilford, Connecticut.
Families will be introduced to a new way of thinking about their child’s challenging behaviors and about the need to advocate for behavioral supports. It introduces and provides an overview of the concepts of functional behavioral assessment and positive behavior interventions.
For more information or to register, contact Jennifer Ryan at 203-988-5496 or via email at jpryann33@comcast.net.
Creating Social Opportunities for Individuals with ASD
North Haven, CTOn Thursday, June 4, 2008, the South Central Region of ASCONN will be hosting a workshop presented by Dr. Jim Loomis entitled, "Creating Social Opportunities for Individuals with ASD." The workshop will begin at 7:30pm at the IDEA Training Center, located at 20 Washington Ave. in North Haven, Connecticut.
Dr. Loomis will speak about the importance of social skills and the key skills on which to focus. Difficulties with generalization and maintenance will be addressed.
Please contact Sally Brockett at 203-234-7401 for more information or to register.
The Medical Home Program: Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Putnam, CTOn Thursday, June, 5, 2008 the CT Family Support Network will be providing a presentation to inform parents and professionals about services that are available within this program and how to access them. Some services include: care coordination, respite funding, and coverage for durable medical equipment and other extended services.
This event will be held at the John Dempsey Regional Center on 376 Pomfret Street in Putnam, CT from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. A light supper will be provided, but no child care.
The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information and/or registration, please contact, Mona Tremblay, monatremblay@sbcglobal.net, 860-928-6514.
IEP Goals 101
New Britain, CTOn Thursday, June, 5, 2008 the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center will be offering a workshop titled "IEP Goals 101" from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. This event will talk place at the New Britain Library Community Room.
This training will teach participants how to identify key information to incorporate into the present level of academic and functional performance and how to use present levels of academic and functional performance to create measurable goals and objectives.
This training is free for parents! To register please call 860-739-3089 or 800-445-2722 or write to cpac@cpacinc.org. CPAC encourages parents to bring a copy of your child's IEP, this is not required but may be very helpful!
CPAC Friends and Family Picnic
Waterford, CTSave the Date! On Saturday, July 12, 2008, CPAC will hold it's annual Friends and Family Picnic at Camp Harkness in Waterford, Connecticut. The picnic will begin at noon and end at 4pm. All are welcome to come and enjoy the beach, great food, games, and a non-judgmental environment!
Mark your calendar now and be sure to check our website in the near future for more information on the fun activities and entertainment to look forward to at the picnic!
To register, please contact CPAC at 800-445-2722 or email: cpac@cpacinc.org.
