These workshops provide brothers and sisters the chance to discuss the joys and hardships of having a sibling with special needs through fun games and activities. Siblings ages 11-13 years will meet 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 30 in Elk Grove.   Register Now  

WarmLine's transition fair on Thursday, September 28 in Sacramento will provide youth ages 14-22 the chance to learn more about what options are available as they move into adulthood. Starts at 6 p.m.   Register Now

The WarmLine Family Resource Center is offering a limited number of scholarships to cover the registration fee to attend the 31st annual Supported Life Conference "Designing Dreams: Blueprint for a Meaningful Life" being held October 5-6 in Sacramento. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is Thursday, September 21, 2017. Apply for a Scholarship HERE

Under current California policy, Regional Centers are limited to purchasing no more than 90 hours per quarter of in-home respite care and 21 days of out-of-home care for a family, unless an exemption is granted. Effective January 1, 2018, these limits on the purchase of respite services will no longer apply. In an August 3 letter to executive directors, the Department of Developmental Services requests that Regional Centers conduct outreach and work with families, providers, and local community organizations to publicize repeal of these restrictions.  Read the letter (PDF).

Activity	Date	City
Access Leisure	September	Sacramento
Power of Positive Parent Workshop Series at Cottage Hill Elementary School	Sept. 6-Oct. 25	Grass Valley
Power of Positive Parenting Workshop Series at Scotten School Library	Sept. 7-Oct. 26	Grass Valley
Digital Chatter Hour (for more information contact Nathan Streeter at (530) 302-5834 or [email protected])	Sept. 15	Davis
Sensory Storytime	Sept. 16	Citrus Heights
Fish Derby	Sept. 16	Rancho Cordova
Explor-ABILITY at Sacramento Children's Museum	Sept. 17	Rancho Cordova
Sac City Unified CAC "Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive School Climate for Students with Disabilities Principals Forum" 6:30-8:30 p.m.	Sept. 19	Serna Center 5735 47th Avenue Sacramento
Mom's Cafe	Sept. 19	Kings Beac
Writing Strategies for the Reluctant Writer, Including Dysgraphia	Sept. 19	Webinar
Planning for Your Special Needs Child's Future	Sept. 19	Roseville
FEAT Parent Advocate Natalie Cooper's hands-on IEP Binder Workshop 7-9 p.m.	Sept. 20	Shriner's Hospital Autditorium 2425 Stockton Blvd Sacramento
Leah Ring Conference and Learning Center dedication RSVP by Sept. 15	Sept. 20	Sacramento
Sensory Storytime	Sept. 21	Nevada City
Special Moms of Special Kids Meeting	Sept. 21	El Dorado Hills
Touchchat Training	Sept. 21	Sacramento
Storytime and Lending Library	Sept. 22	Lincoln
Fun Fridays	Sept. 22	Elk Grove
Autism-Friendly Family Movie	Sept. 22	Sacramento
California Careforce Free Healthcare Services	Sept. 22-24	Sacramento
Autism-Friendly Family Movie	Sept. 23	Citrus Heights
Deaf Awareness Day at the Sacramento Zoo	Sept. 23	Sacramento
Autism Awareness Group Night at Sacramento Republic FC	Sept. 23	Sacramento
Sensory Storytime	Sept. 23	Natomas
TOP Soccer	Sept. 24	Sacramento
Mom's Cafe	Sept. 26	Kings Beach
Sac City Unified CAC "Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social with Special Education and District Staff, Parents, & Community Members" 6:30-8:30 p.m.	Sept. 26	Serna Center 5735 47th Avenue Sacramento
Go Talk Now Training	Sept. 27	Sacramento
African American Developmental Disabilities Parent Advisory Group	Sept. 27	Sacramento
Support Strategies	Sept. 28	Sacramento
Sensory Storytime	Sept. 28	Nevada City
Storytime and Lending Library	Sept. 29	Lincoln
Autism-Friendly Family Movie	Sept. 30	Sacramento
Access Leisure	October	Sacramento
ExplorABILITY! at Sacramento Children's Museum	Oct. 1	Rancho Cordova
Fifty Ways to Reach Your Learners Using UDL as a Guide	Oct. 3	Webinar
Mom's Cafe	Oct. 3	King's Beach
Library Insiders: Paranormal Investigation	Oct. 3	Sacramento
Beyond Conversion and Compliance: Supporting a rich life with Employment Vision to Practice	Oct. 4	Saramento
Sensory Storytime 10:30 a.m. at Sylvan Oaks Library	Oct. 5	Citrus Heights
Supported Life Conference "Designing Dreams: Blueprint for a Meaningful Life"	Oct. 5-6	Sacramento
Storytime and Lending Library	Oct. 6	Lincoln
Sensory Storytime 10:30 a.m. at Southgate Library	Oct. 7	Sacramento
DSIA Connects - New Family Support Breakfast	Oct. 7	Natomas
Norcal Yuba City 5th Annual BBQ	Oct. 7	Yuba City
TOP Soccer	Oct. 8	Sacramento
Mom's Cafe	Oct. 10	Kings Beach
Understanding the Basics of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Children with Special Needs	Oct. 11	Jackson
Storytime and Lending Library	Oct. 13	Lincoln
Mama, Art Your Heart Out	Oct. 14	Rocklin
ExplorABILITY! at Sacramento Children's Museum	Oct. 15	Rancho Cordova
Sac City Unified CAC Workshop "Dyslexia State Guidelines  and Implementation"	Oct. 17	Sacramento
Mom's Cafe	Oct. 17	Kings Beach
Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention	Oct. 19-20	Sacramento
Fun Fridays	Oct. 20	Elk Grove
Storytime and Lending Library	Oct. 20	Lincoln
Sensory Storytime 10:30 a.m. at Sylvan Oaks Library	Oct. 21	Citrus Heights
Rainbow Hearts	Oct. 21	Rancho Cordova
Autism-Friendly Family Movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas" 10 a.m. at Arden-Dimick Library	Oct. 21	Sacramento
DHH Family Harvest Carnival	Oct. 22	Rocklin
TOP Soccer	Oct. 22	Sacramento
Sac City Unified CAC "Special Education Strategic Plan Roundtable Discussion"	Oct. 24	Sacramento
Mom's Cafe	Oct. 24	Kings Beach
African American Developmental Disabilities Parent Advisory Group	Oct. 25	Sacramento
Storytime and Lending Library	Oct. 27	Lincoln
Sensory Storytime 10 a.m. at North Natomas Library	Oct. 28	Natomas
Baby, Art Your Heart Out	Oct. 28	Citrus Heights
Autism-Friendly Family Movie "Monster Trucks" 10 a.m. at Sylvan Oaks Library	Oct. 28	Citrus Heights
Autism: What Works?	Oct. 28	Ukiah

WarmLine is a federally-funded Parent Training and Information Center and can assist parents as they navigate the special education process.  For help with special education concerns and IEPs, call our office at 916-455-9500 (English) or 916-922-1490 (Spanish). Special Education Workshops

WarmLine * 2424 Castro Way, Sacramento CA 95818 * 916-455-9500