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SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe\, nurturing\, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences\, concerns\, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group/2024-08-01/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T203000
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SUMMARY:Family Data Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents and caregivers of children Birth – 5 years who receive or who are eligible to receive early intervention or special education. Join us for a 4-session series to help family members learn about the importance of data and how to participate in important data discussions that impact children with disabilities and their families. \nVirtual sessions will be held Tuesdays June 4\, 11\,  and 18 \n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nTraining is FREE. \nIf you have any questions or would like to register after the series started\, contact Melissa Lebling\, Family Support and Outreach Specialist with Formed Families Forward at Melissa.Lebling@FormedFamiliesForward.org
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/family-data-leader-training/2024-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T093842
CREATED:20240325T182644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T161122Z
UID:10001876-1718703000-1718722800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Bridge to the Future Youth and Young Adult Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Calling all youth and young adults 14-24 years of age! Formed Families Forward (FFF) and the A Life Like Yours (ALLY) Center at The Arc of Loudoun are hosting a FREE one-day Bridge to the Future Workshop for youth and young adults who have disabilities or other specialized needs. \nWhen: Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM \nWhere: Paxton Campus\, 601 Catoctin Circle NE\, Leesburg\, VA 20176 \nThrough fun and engaging activities\, the youth and young adult workshop participants will: \n\nInteract and connect with other youth and young adults their age through art\, music\, and movement activities.\nIdentify their strengths and interests and complete a needs assessment to assist in developing at least one short and one long-term goal and draft a plan of action.\nExplore career training and post-high school education opportunities that match their goals and interests.\nPractice self-advocacy and strengthen social and job-readiness skills to improve confidence and fluency to gain the position they seek.\n\nA box lunch will be provided. All youth participants who complete the full-day workshop will receive an Amazon gift card. \nDownload EVENT FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/bridge-to-the-future-youth-and-young-adult-workshop/
LOCATION:ALLY Center\,\, 601 Catoctin Circle\, NE\, Leesburg\, VA\, 20176\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T093842
CREATED:20240424T231253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T120501Z
UID:10002111-1718132400-1718137800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Family Data Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents and caregivers of children Birth – 5 years who receive or who are eligible to receive early intervention or special education. Join us for a 4-session series to help family members learn about the importance of data and how to participate in important data discussions that impact children with disabilities and their families. \nVirtual sessions will be held Tuesdays June 4\, 11\,  and 18 \n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nTraining is FREE. \nIf you have any questions or would like to register after the series started\, contact Melissa Lebling\, Family Support and Outreach Specialist with Formed Families Forward at Melissa.Lebling@FormedFamiliesForward.org
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/family-data-leader-training/2024-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Family-Data-Leadership-Flyer.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T093842
CREATED:20240603T145640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T152823Z
UID:10002196-1717698600-1717704000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe\, nurturing\, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences\, concerns\, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group/2024-06-06/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T093842
CREATED:20240424T231253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T120501Z
UID:10001990-1717527600-1717533000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Family Data Leader Training
DESCRIPTION:Calling all parents and caregivers of children Birth – 5 years who receive or who are eligible to receive early intervention or special education. Join us for a 4-session series to help family members learn about the importance of data and how to participate in important data discussions that impact children with disabilities and their families. \nVirtual sessions will be held Tuesdays June 4\, 11\,  and 18 \n7:00 – 8:30 p.m. \nTraining is FREE. \nIf you have any questions or would like to register after the series started\, contact Melissa Lebling\, Family Support and Outreach Specialist with Formed Families Forward at Melissa.Lebling@FormedFamiliesForward.org
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/family-data-leader-training/2024-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T093842
CREATED:20240103T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T145414Z
UID:10001873-1715194800-1715198400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:The Who\, What\, When\, Where and Why: Understanding Foster Care in Virginia webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is for both prospective and current foster parents. Following a brief explanation of the foster care process in Virginia\, the presenters will address YOUR specific questions. \nPresenters: Foster/adoptive mom and FFF’s Family Outreach and Support Specialist Melissa Lebling\, and \nShawn LaRue\, former foster care case worker.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/the-who-what-when-where-and-why-understanding-foster-care-in-virginia-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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