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This was posted on the blog of the National Fatherhood Initiative and makes mention of the Fathers Network (although they got a few details wrong.) https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/ceo-of-microsoft-shares-impact-of-raising-a-child-with-special-needs?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61311156&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9D_dKVhKAcHEXEapAxyw_qwl5wgNTxfxS18-1cfY1b9RsavqzqKlNuZGNJZDboUldYWHl5aktGCcS-LrjqeZQGubJQrCXnOAQWWMHQrX217pDrjV0&_hsmi=61311156  

Over 80 summer camps and programs for children, youth and young adults with behavioral conditions, learning and developmental disabilities, medical conditions, and physical disabilities across Washington Now includes camps in Northern Oregon and Western Idaho Search the online directory by camp type, specific condition, region and more. https://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/summer-camp-directory/

https://girlscoutsww.campintouch.com/ui/unrestricted/pricing/DatesAndRates Using the above link,  fill in the information requested then in the sessions column scroll down and click on Session 9 SA overnight camp.  When you do that "Classic Camp for All" shows up in the programs column, click on that then click on the filter button.

In June, a two day WA State Fatherhood Summit will take place.  On day one data about Fatherhood will be presented to the attendees to get everyone on the same page.  What data topics regarding fatherhood should be researched and shown to the attendees about fatherhood in general or specifically about fathers who have children [...]

This article is re-posted from the National Fatherhood Initiative blog.  They get some details wrong about Kindering, the Fathers Network and the WA State Dad Affiliates (which they refer to as the Fathers Network) but on the whole it's nice to get the recognition. https://www.fatherhood.org/fatherhood/ceo-of-microsoft-shares-impact-of-raising-a-child-with-special-needs?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=61311156&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9D_dKVhKAcHEXEapAxyw_qwl5wgNTxfxS18-1cfY1b9RsavqzqKlNuZGNJZDboUldYWHl5aktGCcS-LrjqeZQGubJQrCXnOAQWWMHQrX217pDrjV0&_hsmi=61311156  

Infant and Early Childhood Conference [May 2-4] scholarship applications are now available for parents, family members, foster parents and relative caregivers with children ages birth to six with developmental delays or disabilities. There is scholarship funding available to assist with registration fees and in some cases lodging. For more information please see: https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/WADEL/2018/02/28/file_attachments/965840/IECC_letter_to_FRCs_2018.pdf    

In October or November of this year the Fathers Network will have its annual conference for men who have a child with special health care needs in their life.  There will be breakout sessions in the morning and afternoon.  What suggestions do you have for topics that can be covered in those sessions?

A new study being conducted at the University of Washington's Haring Center for Research and Training in Inclusive Education is examining the relationships between children with special needs and their grandparents—and how to enhance those relationships.  Read more: https://education.uw.edu/news/connecting-grandparents-and-grandchildren-special-needs