If your child is diagnosed with an uncommon condition or syndrome, it's not uncommon to feel like no one else really knows how you feel.
Did you know that you can be connected to another family with a child who has the same diagnosis as your child?
Helping Parents are trained, experienced parents who are matched one-to-one with families who have recently received a diagnosis.
If you are interested in being matched up (or becoming a Helping Parent), contact Michelle. She can help make a connection for you.
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Showing posts with label P2P Basics. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Overview of KC Parent to Parent Sponsored Activities
Kidtivity Respite Nights
Kidtivity/respite is a supervised playgroup for children with disabilities and their siblings. The purpose of these evenings is to provide a few hours of respite for the parents and fun activities for their children. Spaces are limited and children need to be registered five days prior to insure adequate adult supervision.
Volunteers have lots of experience with children of all different abilities. During the evening, children can complete an art project and a snack is served. Parents are asked to provide a group snack on a rotating basis. Donations to cover expenses are graciously accepted but not required.
Support Groups
This is a talk time for parents, care-givers, and legal guardians of children with special needs to share information, network, and support each other. The support group is an evening event--casual, friendly, and offered at a safe environment to inspire communication.
Currently KC Parent to Parent holds three monthly support groups. Parents are welcome to drop in to one (or more meetings).
Ladies Luncheon
The "Ladies Luncheon" is hosted by a parent at their own home or a place of their choosing. In spite of the name, fathers are invited also. The lunch could be brown bag, potluck, or full service depending on the preference of the hostess. These luncheons are very casual.
Family Activities
The Parent to Parent program values family time and community integration. We offer ongoing family activities that encourage all family members to participate. These activities vary in dates and times.
The two main family activities KC Parent to Parent sponsors are a free family swim at the Ellensburg City Pool and an annual BBQ in September.
Workshops
Once or twice a year, KC Parent to Parent sponsors workshops about topics pertinent to special needs. Past topics include the IEP Process, Transition and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Pre-registration and a small fee to cover the cost of the class are required.
Kidtivity/respite is a supervised playgroup for children with disabilities and their siblings. The purpose of these evenings is to provide a few hours of respite for the parents and fun activities for their children. Spaces are limited and children need to be registered five days prior to insure adequate adult supervision.
Volunteers have lots of experience with children of all different abilities. During the evening, children can complete an art project and a snack is served. Parents are asked to provide a group snack on a rotating basis. Donations to cover expenses are graciously accepted but not required.
Support Groups
This is a talk time for parents, care-givers, and legal guardians of children with special needs to share information, network, and support each other. The support group is an evening event--casual, friendly, and offered at a safe environment to inspire communication.
Currently KC Parent to Parent holds three monthly support groups. Parents are welcome to drop in to one (or more meetings).
Ladies Luncheon
The "Ladies Luncheon" is hosted by a parent at their own home or a place of their choosing. In spite of the name, fathers are invited also. The lunch could be brown bag, potluck, or full service depending on the preference of the hostess. These luncheons are very casual.
Family Activities
The Parent to Parent program values family time and community integration. We offer ongoing family activities that encourage all family members to participate. These activities vary in dates and times.
The two main family activities KC Parent to Parent sponsors are a free family swim at the Ellensburg City Pool and an annual BBQ in September.
Workshops
Once or twice a year, KC Parent to Parent sponsors workshops about topics pertinent to special needs. Past topics include the IEP Process, Transition and the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. Pre-registration and a small fee to cover the cost of the class are required.
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