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The need for accurate and up-to-date resources when raising a child with special needs is paramount. Indeed, information is power. The more you know, the more you can take charge and bring about positive outcomes for your child and your family. The Fathers Network Events Calendar posts upcoming conferences and meetings in Washington State, the Northwest, the United States and Canada that will be of interest both to families and providers. For future postings, please send our website editor, Paul Blair, (pbblair@comcast.net) any disability information at least one month in advance of the event; include all specifics (date, time, costs, location, directions, etc.). Note that the listing of events does not constitute official endorsement by the Washington State Fathers Network. Events are listed for information purposes only. Thank you! The following is a listing of upcoming events:


Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
THE UNEXPECTED JOURNEY: Raising a Child with Special Needs
An 8 week discussion series for parents of children with special health care needs and/or developmental disability WHERE: Kindering, 16120 NE 8th, Bellevue WHEN: Two separate sessions Tuesdays; October 7, 2008 through November 25, 2008 AND Tuesdays; April 7, 2009 through May 26, 2009 TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 PM COST: If your child is at Kindering and under 3 years old, Part C federal funds will cover the cost. 0 per couple if not at Kindering. CHILDCARE: Reservations available, suggested donation, per evening REGISTRATION: Call Greg Schell at 425-653-4286 All parents are invited to participate in a series of eight structured discussions on adjusting to parenting a child with special health care needs and/or developmental disabilities. In a safe, flexible, fun environment, we will learn from our challenges and appreciate the joys of raising kids with special needs. Topics include: • Becoming the parent of a child with special needs • What we learn from our family of origin about mothering, fathering, and disability • Coping with grief and stress, and learning to heal • Supporting your child’s independence and sibling relationships • Gaining family resilience, nurturing your couple relationship, and much more Parents have said: “This class brought me peace of mind.” “An excellent class to discover your whole parenting skills, and that you are not alone. An overall excellent experience.” “This group helped our family function with a child with special needs. A great class!” Facilitators: Laurie Slater, PhD, LMFT, is a family therapist whose practice focuses on couples, special needs, and autism spectrum disorder. Greg Schell, MEd, is the parent of a daughter with special needs and has been an educator, principal, and trainer for over 25 years.