New Resource Section Added to the WSFN Website
The Fathers Network website has a new resource section. You'll find lots of helpful information for you, your child and your family. https://fathersnetwork.org/resources/
Big Red Safety Box for Autism Related Wandering Prevention
Big Red Safety Box is a free-of-charge toolkit given to autism families in need as a means to educate, raise awareness and share simple tools that may assist them in preventing, and responding to, wandering-related emergencies. http://nationalautismassociation.org/big-red-safety-box/
Special Olympics National Games in Seattle in 2018 – Volunteer
The Special Olympics USA Games will be held in Seattle in 2018 and they need volunteers. Find out more information at: https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/volunteer/
Information on the Wraparound With Intensive Services Program
Here's a video that does a great job describing the WISE (Wraparound With Intensive Services) program for children and youth with complex behavioral health needs. http://informingfamilies.org/wise-video/
Fathers Network Alumni Dad Starts Network in Colorado
Chris Cady, a Fathers Network alum, has moved to Colorado and started the Colorado Fathers Network. His story was recently published in the Colorado Mesa University magazine where Chris is a student. The article can be seen at http://catalog.e-digitaleditions.com/i/791493-the-maverick-winter-2017/17?m4=
Workshop: Telling Your Story with a Purpose
A free workshop for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Learn to effectively share your family's story to advocate for change. Telling_Your_Story_Childrens_flyer
Survey: Parent Experiences with Special Needs School Services
An MSW student at the University of WA, Erica Kreamer, is doing a practicum at the Arc of King County and is doing a survey study of parent experiences with the special education system. The survey can be found at: http://informingfamilies.org/se-survey/. Some things to know: It will take 10-15 minutes to respond to the survey [...]
Boy Scout Community Conversation Clarification
On Jan. 5th I made a post with the following lead: Boy Scouts of King County are looking for input on how to best serve individuals with special health care needs and their families. Some folks took this to mean how can current scouts be of service to individuals with special needs. I see that [...]