Family SHADE

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What is Family SHADE?

Connecting Children with Special Healthcare Needs with Community Resources.

Family SHADE, the Family Support and Healthcare Alliance Delaware: A community dedicated to supporting families of children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions.

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Upcoming Events

 
Join Us for the Family SHADE Annual Summit 2024: Strengthening the Family’s Capacity to Support Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
 
We are excited to announce Family SHADE’s Annual Summit, themed “Strengthening the Family’s Capacity to Support Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs.” This event is designed to bring together parents, caregivers, healthcare, youth-serving professionals and community resources to collaborate and enhance the support structures for children and youth with special healthcare needs.
 
Event Details:
 
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM -4:30 PM
Location: Modern Maturity Center (1121 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904)
 

 
Sibsobs are an opportunity for sibs to learn about:
  • Self-Management
  • Self-Awareness
  • Social Awareness
  • Relationship Skills
  • Responsible Decision Making
Event Details
 
Date: Thursday October 3rd
Time: 8:00am to 3pm
Location: The Hive on Loockerman (28 W Loockerman Street, Dover, De 19904
 
 

Hosted By: Delaware Family Voices at 11AM EST
Dates:  October 8th, and November 12th.

A forum where parents/caregivers have the opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss issues they are having with their Medicaid MCO (Highmark Health Options or AmeriHealth Caritas). During the call MCO’s and Medicaid representatives, along with other partner organizations can help problem solve with you.

MCO call offered in English and Spanish language.

For more information or to get registered head to our Events and Activities page!

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