The Family Information Network of Ohio (FINofOhio) is a statewide parent network designed to keep family perspectives at the forefront of Ohio’s Help Me Grow (HMG) system by offering support through information and education to families of young children and the professionals who serve them.
They are offering free educational sessions by webinars for Help Me Grow families. Here is a list of sessions you could participate in.
Dollar$ gives practical tips on how to organize information and work through the financial system. We share info on federal, state and local financial resources. Sessions are on 2/3 @ 1:00pm or 2/18 @ 7:00pm
Galaxies teaches effective family advocacy skills to assist in being equal members of your child's team. 2/4 @ 1:00pm or 2/17 @ 7:00PM
IFSP shows how to be actively involved in your own Individualized Family Service Plan and make it work for you. 2/17 @ 10:00am or 2/24 @ 7:00PM
Pieces helps you learn how to turn your life experience into a powerful tool for assuring quality in Ohio's Help Me Grow and other systems. None at this time
Rights is a fast paced, interactive opportunity to discover the rights guaranteed to families in the Help Me Grow system. 2/17 @ 10:00am
Seasons provides an opportunity for discussion on the early emotions you may experience when you learn your child has or is at risk for a didability. 2/11 @ 10:00am or 2/26/ @ 7pm
Transitions explains federal time lines, federal regulations, and strategies for planning that apply to children turning three and leaving the Help Me Grow system. 2/3 @ 1:00pm or 2/17 @ 1:00pm
Visioning helps you learn the importance of developing a desirable vision for your child and family including practical ideas on "how to " 2/15 @ 10:00 or 2/24 @ 1:00
If you would like to join any of these sessions email FIN at finohiowebinar@ymail.com for webinar address and further instructions on how to join the webinar.If you would like to join a webinar and don't have access to a computer you can contact us at Help Me Grow and we will make a computer in our offices availible to you. Just call us at 740-992-5266 to schedule the date and time.
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