CT Family Support Council

Welcome

Statewide Coordinator: Jennifer Carroll, (877) 376-2329 or jtcarroll@cox.net
We can help!

The CT Family Support Network is a network of families who have children with disabilities. They are parents interested in helping other parents to find the supports they need. The Network was created by the Connecticut Family Support Council, a legislatively established partnership of parents and professionals working to improve supports for families of children with disabilities.

What support can I find through my local family support network?

• Access to local and statewide email listserves for sharing and accessing information and resources
• Networking and socializing with other families Parent training and educational workshop
• A collective voice that reaches policymakers
• Agency referrals
• A philosophy that empowers parents
• Community-based assistance and support
• Telephone support
• Web-site links
• Regular Parent Support Group meetings
• IFSP and PPT preparation support
• Help with advocating for local programs/services
• Child-care and travel stipends (limited amount) to attend family support events

Senator Dodd - Prescription for Change
http://dodd.senate.gov/

Please click on the link above to see information regarding Senator Dodd’s request for information from families about his work as Chief Deputy for Health Reform.

Below the picture of Senator Dodd you can read about his Town Meetings across Connecticut, his request for information and you can click on the link to his email.

Please take a minute to email Senator Dodd. You can write just a few short sentences and let him know about how important healthcare access, financing and broad coverage is for families in Connecticut who are raising children with disabilities and special health care needs.

It is critical that we represent the needs of Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens!

Medical Home Forum Scheduled for May 7, 2009 Register Today!

Mark your calendars!
Share the info with your networks!
Back By Popular Demand!!

Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Connecticut Family Support Network Presents

Supporting Children with Special Health Care Needs in a Medical Home
What is a Medical Home?

How does a Medical Home help families you work with?
What do you need to know?

Audience:
School Nurses, DCF Nurses, DDS Nurses, Pediatric Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Parents and anyone who works directly with families raising children with special health care needs.

The Courtyard Marriott
Sebethe Street, Cromwell, Connecticut
9:00 a.m. ~ 1 p.m.

Registration Required:
Contact Jennifer Carroll at jtcarroll@cox.net or 877-376-2329
Register By April 17, 2009

*Stipends available for parents who attend*
Made Possible Through Funding From the DPH Title V CYSHCN Medical Home Initiative