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Parents and Caregivers for Wellness present Advocacy and Wellness in Santa Rosa For parents/caregivers who have children with mental health… Continue Reading

October 23, 2018 Sonoma County Office of Education 5340 Skylane Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Join us as we welcome attorney Alexis Lynch. Conservatorship is an important step for families of a special needs child transitioning into adulthood.  In order to maintain the legal rights to make important decisions concerning your child’s care, such as place of residence, medical treatment

November 14, 2018 Presented by Family Voices of California, in partnership with California Department of Health Care Services and Matrix Parent Network. The Whole Child Model is a new way of coordinating your child’s health care, coming January 1, 2019. Under the Whole Child Model, Partnership Health Plan will cover both primary, specialty, and behavioral health care services for children

New Matrix Help! Sheet on Self Advocacy/Auto Defensa Para Todas las Edades Check our help sheet on Self Advocacy for all ages: (In English and Spanish) No one is a better champion for your child than you. However, children who learn to self-advocate are confident, self-aware, and more socially adept. As parents we take great joy in helping our children

November 5, 2018 – Library, Room 201 Map and Directions | Register Description: Want SMART IEP Goals? Matrix invites you to join Colleen Arnold, MS, and Dominican University Special Education students (future teachers) for a night of collaboration and education, focusing on improving your knowledge of SMART goals and your child’s academic goals. SAN RAFAEL: Date: Monday, November 5* Time:

Thinking of transitioning your young adult from pediatric medical care to a more appropriate environment? Check out this YouTube video by Nemours, Children’s Health System

    Superfest Showcase: an evening of disability and film Superfest Showcase is the longest running disability film festival that shares diverse, complex, and engaging stories of individuals with disabilities. Please join us for an evening of thoughtful discussion lead by a facilitator regarding a selection of films from various genres that cover a range of disabilities. The movies will

September 27, 2018 – Los padres de niños con discapacidades a menudo necesitan abogar por ayudar a sus hijos a recibir los servicios que necesitan. ¿Quiere algunos consejos y técnicas esenciales para ayudarle a convertirse en el mejor defensor de su hijo? ¡Después de todo, usted es el experto cuando se trata de su hijo! Venga a aprender cómo compartir

September 26, 2018 – Los padres de niños con discapacidades a menudo necesitan abogar por ayudar a sus hijos a recibir los servicios que necesitan. ¿Quiere algunos consejos y técnicas esenciales para ayudarle a convertirse en el mejor defensor de su hijo? ¡Después de todo, usted es el experto cuando se trata de su hijo! Venga a aprender cómo compartir

Thank you to our volunteers, players, and all who participated in our 2018 Bocce Tournament. A special thank you to the bocce committee. Wouldn’t have happened without these people: Mary James, Dot Melin, Joe Rusbarsky, and Lee Uniacke. Your support helps us to help more families who have children with special needs. Scott Keith Team was the tournament winner: Gina

October 12, 2017 – October 12, 2017 601 Pintail Drive, Map and Directions | Register Description: Debido a los incendios forestales en los condados de Napa, Solano, y Sonoma, este evento ha sido cancelado. ¿Usted No Puede conseguir Siempre lo que quiere…O Puede Usted? / You Can’t Always Get What You Want…Or Can You? (cancelado / canceled) Entrenamiento para Padres:

September 27, 2017 – September 27, 2017 94 Galli Drive, Suite C, Map and Directions | Register Description: ¿Usted No Puede conseguir Siempre lo que quiere…O Puede Usted? Entrenamiento para Padres: Los padres de niños con discapacidades a menudo necesitan abogar para ayudar a sus hijos a recibir los servicios que necesitan. ¿Quiere algunos consejos y técnicas esenciales para ayudarle