DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about resources for caregivers of children and youth with special needs at 10 a.m. May 24.
Carmina Cirioli and Nanfi Lubogo, co-executive directors of PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices CT, will present their programs and provide resources and knowledge for families and caregivers of children and youth with special care needs.
PATH/FVCT is a statewide grassroots parent organization that has been around for over 30 years. PATH/FVCT is dedicated to offering excellence in emotional and informational support to families, promote partnerships with families of diverse backgrounds and collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to improve services and policies that serve our children.
PATH/FVCT has the support of two of the largest networks of families of children with unique abilities and special health care needs.
This program is part of a series of free, educational forums hosted by the Community Health Resource Center in an effort to help improve the health of the community.
To register or for more information, call Kerry or Deborah, 203-732-7399.
The hospital is at 130 Division St.
The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital is a traditional library that provides an array of medical and health information, including a large collection of easy to read health and lifestyle-related materials.
The Center is open to the public to educate themselves on ways to enhance their well-being, prevent illness, and play an active role in decisions about their health.
This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.
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