Bring Your IEP and Other School Questions
This hour is open for any family member to drop in to ask questions or get feedback about IEP issues and other school situations.
The Family Room with Sue Badeau
NFSTAC’s Family Room is back April 18th from 4p EDT – 5p EDT. Your host for the series is Sue Badeau, an author, trainer, speaker, and family peer expert with lived experience as the parent of 22 children.
Join us April 18th for Spring Fling!
Operation Shoestring On behalf of everyone at Operation Shoestring, they would like to invite you to their annual Spring Fling this April 18th! Come out and enjoy yourself as they celebrate all the successes of their Shoestring students, partners, families, and community. There will be snacks, live music, and a cash bar from 5:30 pm […]
Families as Allies Board Quarterly Board Meeting
The Families as Allies quarterly board meeting will be held in ZOOM and is open to anyone who wants to attend.
A Taste of Cafés: Dancing in the Rain (Strength in the Rain)
As the parent of a child with a disability, you are thrust into the role of a caregiver for a lifetime. While it can be overwhelming, it can also be an unbelievable venture into learning about the limitless human spirit and indescribable love. As the saying goes: It isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass; it’s about learning to dance in the rain.
Walk MS: Jackson
Walk MS unites the MS community in the largest gathering of its kind to raise funds and make a difference for everyone living with MS. And while there is no fundraising minimum, we encourage you to aim high and set a fundraising goal. Why? With every dollar you raise, you raise up someone living with MS, helping make life with MS a little easier and bringing us that much closer to a cure.
Parent’s Day Out
A family-led support group, SIPP offers parents, guardians, and caregivers a platform to share challenges, seek advice, and support youth within the NFusion Metro program. They meet the first Saturday of every month (unless otherwise scheduled).
Positive Solutions for Families: Tips for Families of Younger Children with Challenging Behavior
Does it seem as if the simplest activity can quickly turn into disaster when your child’s behavior is out of control? You are not alone! Many, if not most, parents find themselves struggling with behavior at some point. The good news is that there are evidence-based, effective strategies (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports -PBIS) that you can use to create POSITIVE and LASTING solutions for your family. JOIN US!
SAMHSA-Sponsored Webinar Equity in Mental Health and Substance Use Support: Overcoming Challenges to Access for Families
Mental health and substance use challenges affect families across diverse geographic, socio-economic, and cultural demographics.
Denim Day 2024: Sexual Violence Awareness & Support
DENIM DAY is about bringing awareness to sexual violence issues, supporting survivors, and educating ourselves and others. Join millions of people across the world in wearing jeans with a purpose- support Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in protest against injustice and rape culture. This event is free, but tickets and registration is required.