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Head over to the Parent Information Center (PIC) of Delaware’s “Events” page to see a calendar of upcoming events.
EVENT:
Managed Care Organization (MCO) Call
DATES:
April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th.
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
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). Common issues discussed have included: care coordination requests, in home care hours, denials, therapies, private duty nursing, supplies, equipment and medication. During the call MCO’s and Medicaid representatives, along with other partner organizations can help problem solve with you.MCO calls are offered in English and the Spanish language. Held every 2nd Tueday at 11am EST (no call in July or December)
EVENT:
The Division of Public Health Focus Groups
DATES:
Spanish-Speaking Focus Groups:
Kent/Sussex Counties, March 26, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Interested individuals or organizations should contact Catalina Natalini, or call 302-312-3939.
English-Speaking Focus Groups:
New Castle County, April 9, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Kent/Sussex Counties, April 17, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
Interested individuals or organizations should contact or Jayden Carr, or call 443-742-6677.
April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th, and November 12th.
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
The Division of Public Health Maternal and Child Health is hosting focus groups for mothers of children with special health needs. Attached is a recruitment flyer (labeled “DPHFocusGroups SpecialNeeds”) to share with your networks and post on your website.
Eligible participants will receive a $150 Visa or Master Card gift card and a light meal will be provided. Below are the dates and locations of the focus groups.
EVENT:
Overview of Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
DATES:
April 17, 2024 12:00pm – 1:30pm
LOCATION:
Webinar
Join us as Matthew Baxter from the Social Security Administration gives an overview on:
- The application for SSI
- The difference between pediatric SSI and adult SSI
- What is covered under regular SSI and Social Security Disability
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EVENT:
Advocacy and the Family’s Role
DATES
April 18th 2024, 1:00pm
LOCATION:
Webinar
Each parenting journey for a child with special health care needs begins differently. This session discusses the types of advocacy and how advocacy can be used to improve outcomes for children.
Objectives
- Importance of Advocacy
- Types of Advocacy
- Characteristics of Effective Advocates
- Also hear from parent/caregiver advocates from the community
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EVENT:
Serving on Groups
DATES:
April 20, 2024 9:00am – 4:00pm
LOCATION:
George V. Massey Station
516 W Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19904
HOSTED BY:
Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC) & Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens
Do you want to be more involved in a decision-making group but not sure where to begin? Are you tired of feeling list or ineffective during meetings instead of feeling like an active member of a decision-making group? So many times we are on committees or in meetings but don’t know what the process is or how to fully participate. This workshop will help you gain strategies to be able to navigate decision-making groups. This training was created to support families, educators, service providers, and other professionals serving on decision-making groups.
Learn more about how to serve as a member of a decision-making group during this FREE training facilitated by Parent Information Center of Delaware, and Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens.
This is a hybrid event registration required:https://picofdel.org/event/serving-on-groups/
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EVENT:
Community Events Series — Killens Pond Park
DATES:
April 27, 2024 1:30pm – 3:30pm
LOCATION:
Killens Pond
HOSTED BY:
Parent Information Center of DE and Delaware Hands & Voices
An event for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the professionals who work with them.
Join us at the beautiful Killens Pond State Park for a delightful day of mingling with other families, enjoying food and snacks, engaging in park activities, and relishing in an afternoon filled with fun and laughter
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EVENT:
A series of focus groups for the Division of Public Health maternal and child health program that may be of interest to families you serve.
Eligible participants will receive a $150 Visa or Master Card gift card. A light meal will be provided.
EVENT DATES & LOCATIONS
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- New Castle County residents:
- Fathers who are 44 years old or younger and have young children, ages 0-8, April 2, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
- Mothers of children and youth, ages 0-18, with special health needs, April 9, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
- Women, ages 18 to 44, to discuss general health issues, April 16, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
- Black women without children to discuss general health issues, April 24, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Kent/Sussex County residents:
- Women, ages 18 to 44, to discuss general health issues, April 8, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Fathers who are 44 years old or younger and have young children, ages 0-8, April 10, 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm
- Black women without children to discuss general health issues, April 11, 4:45 pm to 6:30 pm
- Mothers of children and youth ages 0-18, with special health needs, April 17, 5:45 pm to 7:45 pm
- New Castle County residents:
Interested individuals should contact Jayden Carr, (jayden@goeinswilliams.com) or call 443-742-6677.
Family Leadership Academy
Dates: May 4th & 5th, 2024
Location: TBA
Why is this important? Families are a critical part of the home, school, and community partnership. Every family has assets and can use its own personal experiences and knowledge to create and implement a plan of success.
Do you want your voice to be heard?
- In your schools?
- In your districts?
- In policy decisions?
- In education legislation?
This training provides
- Advocacy & leadership development
- Information about the Delaware educational system
- Resources to locate leadership opportunities on a local, state, and national level
- Tips to use the power of a personal story to make positive changes
- Approaches to dealing with conflict
- The importance of listening and asking clarifying questions
More Details
- May 4th, 9am — 1pm & May 5th, 9:30am — 12:30pm
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Lunch Provided
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Keynote Speakers:
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Natika Hartsock – Parent, Advocate, Educator
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Joyce Leatherbury – Education Associate, Delaware Department of Education
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Register here:https://picofdel.org/event/family-leadership-academy-2/
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Care Mapping
Hosted By: Delaware Family Voices/ Parent Information Center of Delaware
Dates: May 15, 2024 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Location: PIC Kent County Office
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EVENT:
Creating a Care Notebook
DATE:
February 14, 2024 12:00 PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share The Care Notebook resources (all materials, binder, and tangible notebook document will be created). We will do a deep dive into the creation and utilization of The Care Notebook with the support of staff, as well as go into scenarios and experiences that your Care Notebook can be utilized in when supporting your loved one.
A Care Notebook will help you keep everything important organized and easy to find, especially in an instance where you’re medical home information is not stored on an app or virtual space. The Care Notebook will give caregivers the information needed to best take care of your child in various settings and life experiences, including times of transition and even emergencies.
Attend this event to grow your understanding of The Medical Home and Care Notebook!
EVENT:
Learning Community – Cued Speech
DATE:
March 04, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Hilary Franklin from the National Cued Speech Association will provide a foundational overview of Cued Speech, how it relates to communication and language development, as well as address common misconceptions about it. She will provide resources for families who are interested in learning more.
EVENT:
Learning Community: Listening and Spoken Language (LSL)
DATE:
January 17, 2024 7:00PM
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Learn the purpose and basic methods of LSL and how it differs from other interventions. Determine the fit between parental goals for their child and LSL, or if other opportunities best further achievement of the parents’ goals. Learn how to access LSL services in Delaware.
EVENT:
Understanding the Medical Home
DATE:
January 24, 2024 12:00pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
This educational event will share useful information on the medical home and care notebook creation and utilization. Understanding a Medical Home is an important component for those with special medical and health care needs.A medical home builds partnerships with clinical specialists, families, and community resources. The medical home recognizes the family as a constant in a child’s life and emphasizes partnership between health care professionals and families
Membership Meetings and Workshops:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taskforce Session
HOSTED BY:
Representative Cyndie Romer
DATE:
Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm
WHAT IS THE EVENT?
Representative Cyndie Romer is facilitating a taskforce to review Deaf and Hard of Hearing services throughout the state. As part of the taskforce, a parent/caregiver listening session will be held to receive to gather input from those families navigating services.
Announcing parent listening session scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30pm. Participants may attend in-person at Legislative Hall (411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901) in the House Majority Hearing Room or on Zoom. We’re asking that all participants register here: bit.ly/Oct24Meeting. There are instructions for how to submit written comments on this page as well. Accommodations are available for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing.
To access recordings of previous Family SHADE workshops/webinars, please click HERE.
Family Shade Developmental Screening Symposium:
July 15th, 2023 10:30am – 2:00pm recording for this workshop coming soon.
2nd Annual Caregivers Are The Key Symposium:
June 24, 2023, 9AM to 12:30PM recording of this workshop coming soon.
Family SHADE Transition Symposium:
Friday, March 24, 2023, 10:30am to 1:30pm to view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
Family SHADE “Moving the Needle on Social Justice” Workshop Series:
February 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Embedding Social Justice in Our Lives”. To view the recording of this workshop, please click HERE.
March 23, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Getting Out of Our Own Way”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
April 27, 2021, 10am-12pm: “Designing A More Inclusive Environment”. This workshop was not recorded at the request of at least one attendee.
May 5: 9:00am – 11:00pm
Family SHADE Membership Meeting
May 12: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Workshop – Emergency Preparedness
To view the recording for this workshop, please click HERE.
June 15 and 17: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Family SHADE Child Care/Out-of-School Care Resources Workshop Series
To view the recording for the June 15th session, please click HERE.
To view the recording for the June 17th session, please click HERE.
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