Community Based Respite for Children and Adults
Informing Families has provided the following information: https://informingfamilies.org/respite-community/
The DAD Project – Fathers and Infants
The DAD Project returns! In this weekly series on 6 consecutive Sundays, Dads bring their babies (under 8 months old) to experience the importance of infant-father relationships, the wonder of development, and the joys of fatherhood! http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1127037811610&ca=4f490732-779c-4d30-982e-8dee3f486be0
Podcast: Once Upon a Gene – The Dadurday Chronicles
Once Upon a Gene is a fairly new podcast done by a WA state mom, Effie Parks. In this podcast episode she interviews her husband to get his perspective on raising and being the dad of their son. Effie is looking for other dads, who have children with special needs of all kinds, to be [...]
Recruiting for State Interagency Coordinating Council Positions
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is soliciting applications for appointments to the Washington State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. The SICC is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C and established through the Governor’s Executive Order 14-03. As such, the Governor appoints [...]
Simply Sayin’ App – Medical Jargon for Kids in English and Spanish!
Phoenix Children's Child Life Development Department Check out this tremendous resource to help explain terms, orient kids to procedures/what to expect, and foster better communication. Although the app is "for kids," it can be used for adults, families, and professionals, as well to foster better communication and get to the "shared" part of caregiving for [...]
Photos From the WA State Fathers Network Conference
Last month we held the annual WA State Fathers Network conference. It was a wonderful day full of networking and exchanges of information, both formally and informally. If you weren't able to attend but are curious about what goes on, perhaps the photos in the link below will help. I hope you can join us [...]
Focus Group: Transition to Adulthood – Yakima, December 19
Focus Group: Transition to Adulthood Seattle Children's Hospital is collecting information from families about transition. Pre-registration is required to attend the Focus Group. Dinner will be provided for all who are participating. Thursday, December 19, 2019 @ 6 -8 pm Children's Village 3801 Kern Road Yakima, WA Register is required at least 24 hours in advance for childcare [...]