ADVOCACY
Families First
About Families First
REGISTRATION Now Open: "Transitions" training with brunch or evening reception on Thursday, May 12, 2011.
Listen to parents who attended Families First:
"I discovered the importance of developing a vision and goals for my child."
"The whole class was enlightening and motivated me tremendously."
"Families First is a group of parents that talk to you like they are in your family."
Families First is a free empowerment training on the basics of early intervention in the Philadelphia school system. All families receiving early intervention services in Philadelphia are welcome.
Families First Offers You:
- Direction on how to be an effective member of the Early Intervention Team.
- A chance to meet other families with children who receive services.
- Information to help you be confident as an equal member in your child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Family Services Plan (IFSP).
Families First will teach you the basics of Early Intervention Services in Philadelphia at no cost!
PLUS
Reimbursement of child care costs (to qualified participants only). Refreshments and PRIZES!
Training Dates for 2010-2011:
All locations are in Philadelphia, PA
October 12, 2010
Library - Haverford Branch, Philadelphia
October 25, 2010
Library - Haverford Branch, Philadelphia
November 13, 2010
Pelbano Recreation Center (Rhawnhurst), Philadelphia
November 23, 2010
SPIN Children's Services, Philadelphia
December 7, 2010
"Playpen Zen: Fun and Focus for Your Child …and YOU!"
United Cerebral Palsy, Philadelphia
February 24, 2011
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Head Start Learning Tree
Tabernacle Lutheran Center
5843 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA
March 5, 2011
10 AM - 2 PM
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
100 West School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19144
March 11, 2011
11 AM - 1 PM
Spin-Frankford
1616 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
March 17, 2011
10 AM - 2 PM
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
3601 A Street
Philadelphia, PA 19134
* Session simultaneously conducted in English and Spanish - please indicate your chosen language when registering
April 5, 2011
9 AM - 11 AM
Kencrest South
504 Morris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
May 12, 2011
"Transitions" Brunch or Evening Reception
Learn about changes in services, policies, procedures and what to expect when your child turns 3 or transitions into kindergarten. Attendees will meet other parents to share experiences and discover new resources. (Sessions are conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish.)
The Transitions Brunch will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Transitions Evening Reception will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (light meal included)
A panel of professionals and parents will discuss Transitioning:
- at age 3 (from Childlink to Elwyn)
- at age 5 (from Elwyn to the School District of Philadelphia)
A question and answer session will follow.
LOCATION of both events:
School District Education Center
440 N. Broad Street
Room 1075
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Reception and session are FREE, but registration is required and space is limited, so register early!
Families First was developed and is taught by parents of children in Early Intervention, in partnership with nationally recognized professionals.
To register or for more information, contact:
Cathy Roccia-Meier, Training Coordinator
Institute on Disabilities
Email: cathyRM@temple.edu
Voice: 215-204-1772
Voice/TTY: 215-204-1356
Please indicate which training you want to attend when you register.
Sponsored by:
Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services and Elwyn, Inc.
Conducted by:
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education
