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New Early Intervention Program Director Announced
Congratulations to Michelle Davis on her promotion to Chester County Early Intervention Program Director this month.
Michelle, pictured to the right, has worked in EI for more than 30 years, since its inception in Chester County. Her experience includes being a Case Manager for Intellectual Disability Services, the EI Service Coordinator Supervisor and an EI Service Coordinator Manager. She has developed, written and trained much of the policy and procedure for EI services in Chester County. Michelle has a tremendous love for the work and a drive for the success of each child/family that she serves.
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PA Launches Helpline for Kinship Care Households
The new KinConnector helpline is designed to help families in which grandparents or other family members are raising children because of the opioid crisis. The idea is to connect them with resources and services, including health, financial and legal services, parenting advice, behavioral health services, school enrollment, and other services.
The phone number for KinConnector is
1-866-KIN-2111. Assistance is available Monday through Thursday, 9 AM to 10 PM and Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The state plans to launch a website of resources later this year.
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PA's Promise for Children offers activities and book
lists each month to help children learn in a variety of settings.
Click here
for August's book list.
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Flu Vaccines Protect the Entire Family
The Chester County Health Department's Flu Vaccine Program offers local families easy access to several vaccine sites, beginning September 26 through November 4. Click links for the site location, dates and times, in
English
and
Spanish
. No cost vaccines are provided for those who do not have insurance.
Getting vaccinated can reduce flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, missed work or school days, and prevent flu-related hospitalizations, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu vaccinations are recommend from children from 6 months old. Children younger than 5 years old, and especially younger than 2 years old, are at high risk of potentially serious flu-related complications. Vaccinating young children, their families and caregivers will help to protect them from getting sick.
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Lunchtime for Picky Eaters
Packing a bagged lunch that will be eaten can be
a challenge for parents of picky eaters. Thank goodness for the internet! Several online sources offer creative ideas and recipes to make sure your picky eater doesn't go hungry!
PureWow is a digital lifestyle brand that focuses on on food, wellness, family and more.
Click
for their 9 suggestions for school lunches. Happiness is Homemade website is another source of inspiration.
Click
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or their 30+ ideas. Finally, the Mayo Clinic offers 10 tips on nutrition for picky eaters.
Click here
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C2P2 is
Competence and Confidence Partners in Policymaking. It offers a great opportunity for Families of Children in Early Intervention
to learn more about the EI and special education systems as well as inclusion, community supports and resources. It is also a wonderful way to network and meet other families.
Click here
to find out about the C2P2 free leadership training program, to be held over four 2-day sessions in Harrisburg starting in October and ending in April. Meals and overnight accommodations and childcare/travel reimbursement are provided (per guidelines).
Click here
for the training application.
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All are welcome to attend and view this important film!
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The Center for Autism Research at CHOP
(The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) is holding a
Next Steps Workshop for Families
September 25 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Tinybeans
is a new app for parents who want to keep all of their family photos in one safe online space without having to share on social media. The app is free, but there is a premium version for $8 a month.
Click for more information
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Positions Open!
If you are interested in County of Chester Job Opportunities,
please check our our current openings at the link below:
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More links and resources!
Use the underlined links to learn more
Open House to Support Hope
, Thursday, Oct. 3, 6-8 PM at the Downingtown Country Club. From Chester County's Suicide Prevention Task Force.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
matches parents, family members, and caregivers one-to-one with volunteer peer supporters, according to conditions or concerns.
Learn about Charting a Lifecourse
- Contact Darcy Elks, Chester County Family Adviser, PA Family Network, at
delks@visionforequality.org
. Call 1-844-PAFAMILY or 484-459-0538.
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Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual
& Developmental Disabilities
Chester County Commissioners
Administrator - Linda Cox
Director - Michelle Davis
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