Events & Calendar

	April 2024
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	1	2	3 Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group Elementary School-Age Virtual Parent Support Group April 3, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Virtual meetings are open to parents of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. This particular group is for parents (or anyone in a parent-like role) raising elementary school aged children.  If you are new to Family Voices of MN Parent Groups, please use this form to begin your registration: https://forms.gle/ZWfuy8LvuWvM4aDa9 After filling out this form please expect to hear from one of our Parent Support Navigators to schedule a phone call.    If you have attended any of our parent groups in the past please email Amanda@familyvoicesmn.org to get the group link. We are a supportive group of parents and caregivers of children in the early elementary age with extra needs who will be connecting virtually to share ideas, resources and a listening ear. Join others with young children in a safe and welcoming atmosphere where you will be amongst friends. The vision of this group is to connect with other caregivers and offer a safe space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. Parent Host: Amanda Travers– Parent Group Facilitator, Family Voices of Minnesota, Amanda is a mom to 3 kids, ages 5 years, 3 years and 1 year. Her oldest daughter is medically complex, with no official diagnosis, but symptoms which include global developmental delay, hypotonia, and hip dysplasia. She is also non-verbal and non-ambulatory, and uses a g-tube to help with nutrition. Amanda’s 3 year old son has shown some signs of speech delay and is currently receiving speech services. See more details •	4 Empowering Parents Support Group Empowering Parents Support Group April 4, 2024  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm We are excited to offer our Empowering Parents Support Group.  This group offers an opportunity for parents or caregivers in a parent like role to connect and network. If you are raising a child with a disability or extra needs, join us on the first Thursday of every month from 12-1pm via zoom.    Current attendees of other Family Voices of MN parent groups can email terri@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.orgfor a link to join.   If you are new to Family Voices of MN parent groups, please begin by filling out this form https://forms.gle/9ALSehQSb6L35TTz9 and one of our Parent Support Navigators will reach out to you. See more details •	5	6
7	8	9	10 Second Weds Virtual Parent Group Second Weds Virtual Parent Group April 10, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration form is for anyone NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/himbFuJNkD79sseJ9 If you have already registered and/or attended in the past you should be getting emails with the link to join each month. Questions? Email kelly@familyvoicesmn.org or elizabeth@familyvoicesmn.org Please join us for our monthly Virtual Support Group from the comfort of your own home! As parents of children with special healthcare needs, we understand how busy and chaotic life can get. We also understand how easy it is to feel isolated, alone, and unsure. Our Virtual Support Group allows parents and caregivers across Minnesota to connect in a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs. We share information, resources, and laughter! If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss, please email Kelly or Elizabeth and we will be sure to get it added to the agenda! See more details •	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18 Third Thursday Parent Group Third Thursday Parent Group April 18, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Please send an email to jamie@familyvoicesmn.org for a link to join If you are new to Family Voices of MN please fill out this initial registration form to join the Third Thursday Group. Virtual meetings are open to any parent of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. Register for login information. Hosted by Jamie O'Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN and mom to two kiddos. Her daughter was born with a rare genetic condition. As a parent, Jamie has experience navigating healthcare and education systems, divorce and single parenting, a move to MN from out of state and the general hectic world of parenting. The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. See more details •	19	20
21	22	23	24	25 Early Childhood Parent Group Early Childhood Parent Group April 25, 2024  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm This registration link is for parents who are NEW to our group. https://forms.gle/fY732JTv4KXjipwFA If you have registered or attended in the past you should be getting monthly emails with a link to join. Questions? email Amanda Travers, Parent Group Facilitator at amanda@familyvoicesmn.org This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more.  Parent Host: Amanda Travers– Parent Group Facilitator, Family Voices of Minnesota, Amanda is a mom to 3 kids, ages 4 years, 19 months and 1 month. Her oldest daughter is medically complex, with no official diagnosis, but symptoms which include global developmental delay, hypotonia, and hip dysplasia. She is also non-verbal and non-ambulatory, and uses a g-tube to help with nutrition. Amanda’s 19-month-old son has shown some signs of speech delay and is currently receiving speech services. See more details •	26	27
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