Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to host program on special needs strategies

Special Needs Success: Effective strategies for parents to empower their kids and plan for the future

Location: Plumb Memorial Library Meeting Room, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Date/Time: Sept. 18, 6 p.m.

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../special-needs.../

or call: 203-924-1580 ext. 5102.

Are you stressed by the morning rush with your child? Does it take forever to get things done?

Discover strategies to make morning routines run smoothly and effective time management possible! Learn the tools to help your child self-regulate their emotions and behaviors.

Are you concerned about the future of your loved one with special needs?

Learn all about Special Needs Planning from nuts to bolts.

The talk will be given by Dr. Stephanie Soalt and Renee Goldman Schwarz, Financial Planner.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

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Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk for caregivers of special needs students

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk to help caregivers of students with special needs advocate for their loved ones' education at 6:30 p.m. May 9.

Kevin Daly, Health Care Information Specialist with PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of Connecticut, will lead “The ‘Soft Skills’ of Special Education Advocacy,” a presentation for parents of students with disabilities who want to sharpen their advocacy skills. 

Topics include: best practices for school-home communications; how to get involved in the decision making process; how to prepare for school meetings (including PPT and 504); obtaining a free copy of your child’s school records; where to find help when you need it.

Daly has worked as a special education advocate with hundreds of Connecticut families for more than 20 years.

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.

Free educational forums

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 at 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.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk for caregivers of special needs students

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk Dec. 6 to help caregivers of students with special needs advocate for their loved ones' education.

Kevin Daly, Health Care Information Specialist with PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of Connecticut, will lead “The ‘Soft Skills’ of Special Education Advocacy,” a presentation for parents of students with disabilities who want to sharpen their advocacy skills. 

Topics include: best practices for school-home communications; how to get involved in the decision making process; how to prepare for school meetings (including PPT and 504); obtaining a free copy of your child’s school records; where to find help when you need it.

Daly has worked as a special education advocate with hundreds of Connecticut families for more than 20 years.

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 health care 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.

Learn skills for special education advocacy at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - The Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will host a free talk to help caregivers of students with special needs advocate for their loved ones' education at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23.

Kevin Daly, Health Care Information Specialist with PATH Parent to Parent/Family Voices of Connecticut, will lead “The ‘Soft Skills’ of Special Education Advocacy,” a presentation for parents of students with disabilities who want to sharpen their advocacy skills. 

Topics include: best practices for school-home communications; how to get involved in the decision making process; how to prepare for school meetings (including PPT and 504); obtaining a free copy of your child’s school records; where to find help when you need it.

Daly has worked as a special education advocate with hundreds of Connecticut families for over 20 years.

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 at 203-732-7399.

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.

Talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby to help caregivers of special needs children

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.

Valley United Way helps Griffin Hospital in Derby promote good health

The Valley United Way’s Special Needs Grants Program awarded Safe Kids and Griffin Hospital $4,000 to support monthly health education programs./ Contributed photo 

DERBY - The Valley United Way’s Special Needs Grants Program recently awarded Safe Kids and Griffin Hospital $4,000 to support monthly health education programs in area Head Start programs, preschools, public schools, and Boys & Girls Clubs.

The health presentations cover a range of topics including germs, seasonal safety and nutrition. 

The presentations include hands-on activities and every participant receives an activity book and an apple to take home. 
The program serves between 400 and 1,000 children each month.

“The lessons we learn at a young age tend to stick with us throughout life,” said Cathi Kellett, MA, Special Programs Coordinator for Griffin Hospital Community Outreach. 

“This grant will [allow] many children in the Valley [to] have a strong foundation to build a healthy lifestyle.”

The Valley United Way Special Needs Grant program is designed to provide funding for special needs or new programs. 

Funding for the program comes from donors who have expressed an interest in funding areas of importance to them, including health, education and graduation, income, elder care basic needs, youth and recreation, and housing and shelter.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Church in Ansonia to hold service for families with special needs children

Photo from church website

ANSONIA - Rhythms of Grace to Go is a monthly worship service at First United Methodist Church that serves the spiritual needs of families who have children with disabilities.

The next service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church, 47 Franklin St.

For information call 203-734-0374, or emailpastorjim@anseyumcs.org. 

The service is supportive, loving, open, and fully inclusive.

The church seeks to actively nurture participants through Gospel teaching, music, play, and activities, all while being mindful of the entire family's spiritual needs.

This is a release from the church.