Free and virtual! May 1, 2025 12 to 1 pm. See link to register. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lets-talk-tefra-medicaid-tickets-1259900549459?aff=oddtdtcreator

FREE workshop hosted by Family Connections 📌 March 11, 2025 at 6 pm-7:30 pm Workshop focuses on positive parenting during tough behaviors, types of behaviors in children, and how to address and handle. Designed for parents and caregivers of children up to 12 years of age. Trainings open to professionals also. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/changing-problem-behavior-into-positive-behavior-tickets-1248465627299?aff=oddtdtcreator

For students with disabilities 12 to 22 years of age learning various independent living skills to prepare for adulthood. FREE and virtual with the optional dates of February 26, 2025 OR February 27, 2025. See link for details. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/peatc/1563348

Wednesday, February 12th! Parents, caregivers, and supporting members of the community are invited to support Respite Awareness Day 2025 at the SC State House. The purpose of this event is to help expand opportunities for respite care by connecting with SC legislators. For more information or to register: https://www.screspitecoalition.org/event/7259/ If your are not able to attend, you may contact your legislators at https://www.scstatehouse.gov/

Therapeutic Recreation offers full day, evening and weekend programs that allow caregivers a respite while adults enjoy meaningful engagement and an opportunity to develop life and social skills. Pograms at both a 1:3 and 1:6 ratio, allowing for staff to get to know participants and tailor programming in ways that offer the most benefit. See link for more details! https://www.icrc.net/programs-and-activities/special-needs-programs

Disclaimer: We do NOT endorse political parties. This is strictly for informational purposes on accessibility at the polls for Election season. If you are planning to vote on Election Day tomorrow, discussing the voting procedures with your teen, or adult, with disabilities, (or maybe as part of your homeschooling), please know they have rights as a disabled individual to proper access. This short video in the link below explains the accessible tools on the machines, curbside voting, and expressing your needs to poll workers : https://youtu.be/cOEh0V4vieM?feature=shared

Family Connections of SC are hosting a series of FREE virtual trainings for parents and caregivers, and professionals. Please see the links below to register for each training session offered. These sessions are in October and November of this year. Changing Problem Behavior into Positive Behavior: https://familyconnectionsc.networkforgood.com/events/75463-changing-problem-behavior-into-positive-behavior?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3561857 The Early Childhood Journey: https://familyconnectionsc.networkforgood.com/events/77746-the-early-childhood-journey?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3561857 What to Know as Your Child Turns 18: https://familyconnectionsc.networkforgood.com/events/77665-what-to-know-as-your-young-adult-turns-18?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3561857 The Power of Play with Kerri Wikel, IMH-E®-Infant Family Associate, https://familyconnectionsc.networkforgood.com/events/77667-the-power-of-play?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_3561857 Department of Disability and Special Needs (DDSN) with Autism Division Director, Stephanie Turner https://familyconnectionsc.networkforgood.com/events/77744-ddsn-101?utm_campaign=dms_email_blast_356185

Sharing at Richland Library Main every Friday at 6:30 pm a sensory-friendly experience for all ages. See link below! https://www.richlandlibrary.com/events?keyword=Sensory%20Friendly%20Fridays%20for%20families&date_start=2024-10-01

Dropping some friendly FYI for our families whose children are enrolled in Early Intervention services. Did you know that your child's Early Interventionist can not only assist you in the child's at-home environment, but ALL learning environments? Yes, this includes you homeschoolers! As homeschoolers, our children may be in a classroom one day and participating in a workshop or event the next. Take advantage of this! Your Early Interventionist (EI) can not only participate at home with your child, but attend classrooms, events, and other physical areas of learning outside of the home. This provide a new learning experience and an increase boost of engagement between your child and their EI. Not to mention, it shakes up the monotony of being in the same space! Contact your child's Early Interventionist to see if that's something that can be implemented into their plans. EI services can go up to age 6, so remember, this IS a part of your child's homeschool- make it work for you! Happy Homeschooling ✌🏾❤️

Summer is not over so I am dropping this link from the American Red Cross. Fun, interactive resources for children AND parents on water safety, whether it is in the water or around it! 🌞 🏖 https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/water-safety/water-safety-for-kids.html