Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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Join us as P2P provides basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process.
This workshop will guide you through 10 essential steps to help you prepare for the financial future of your child with special needs. This session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to ensure your child’s well-being is protected for the future.
This is our open support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.
Reunase personalmente con un especialista en apoyo familiar de Care Parent Network y obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas
15 minutos
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcemqrjMoG9AFofxva-CcBTps0Vq-t0I7
English Speaking
Meet 1:1 with a Care Parent Network Family Support Specialist and get your question answered
Sign up for a 15 minute time slot
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Navigating the world of special education can feel overwhelming, especially with all the acronyms used in meetings, documents, and conversations. This parent-friendly webinar is designed to decode the most common acronyms in special education, such as IEP, FAPE, LRE, and more.
Participants will gain a deeper understanding of these terms, learn how to use them effectively when advocating for their child, and access valuable resources for ongoing support. Whether you're new to special education or looking to enhance your advocacy skills, this session will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the special education system successfully.
Join us and take the first step toward becoming a more informed and effective advocate for your child's education!
Learn more about FTCs and discover how a family-centered approach helps achieve better outcomes. Presenters and panelists explore how FTCs implement a collaborative approach to resolve barriers in service access and engagement. Join this event to discover the benefits of a family-centered approach and learn how to help families get the services they need!
FTCs have compelling outcomes across various domains
• Parents start SUD treatment earlier, stay longer, and experience better outcomes, including successful program completion and decreased substance use.
• Children placed in out-of-home care (OOHC) experience fewer days in care and increased reunification rates.
• Families gain increased access to comprehensive services and are less likely to experience recurrence of child maltreatment or OOHC reentry.
Attendees will gain a greater understanding of
• Foundational elements that make FTCs effective and help parents, children and other family members obtain equal access to services
• FTCs as an evidence-based approach to improve outcomes for families
• The importance of a collaborative family-centered approach to FTC’s success
• Resources to implement an FTC
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Let’s Learn About and Explore Unusual Baby Animals!
This series is comprised of interactive sessions with each week focusing on a new place or cultural activity, while incorporating storytelling, music, poetry writing, and/or a simple craft. Each session will include a follow-up message filled with tips, activities, and recipes for families to continue to enjoy after the virtual trip. The focus of each group is to explore a new world, experience a variety of engaging opportunities, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie and community.
Discover the meaning of inclusive care and the role of belonging within the context of a high-quality early care and education program and how the Family Child Care Provider is central to that role.
Learn about the benefits and challenges to including infants and toddlers with developmental delays and disabilities. Explore the importance of welcoming, partnering, and maintaining relationships with families.
This training is based on curriculum from the Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC).
Competency Area: Child Development and Learning (CDL)
Virtual
English Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Support for families of kids ages 16-22+
Group meets virtually over zoom and is open to parents living in Contra Costa County
Our child development specialists are excited to bring you and your child an exciting read-aloud virtual story time!
During our interactive sessions we will read a book, sing songs, move our bodies, and connect with other children and caregivers. Each day we will read a different story that will engage children as they explore the world around them.
Registration is required. Complete the Story Time Participant Registration form to reserve your spot!
For more information, please email EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org
We look forward to engaging with you soon!
Join us for an enlightening webinar on the critical topic of the School-to-Prison-to-School Pipeline for Youth with Disabilities. This session, led by Maura McInerney, Esq., will explore how students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by exclusionary discipline practices and policies that increase their risk of incarceration. Maura will discuss practical strategies, legal frameworks, and advocacy efforts that educators, policymakers, and community leaders can use to dismantle this pipeline and support equitable education opportunities for all students.
Attendees will leave with actionable insights into protecting the rights of youth with disabilities and fostering inclusive educational environments that prioritize rehabilitation and success.
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