Parent Contact update

February 2023 - Happy New Year!

Visions Of Community Conference

Our partners at the Federation for Children with Special Needs are hard at work preparing for the annual Visions of Community Conference. This conference is being held virtually on Saturday, March 4, 2023. This is a full day of incredible offerings that span the needs of families with children aged 0-22! Workshops are being offered in SEVEN languages.

There are also virtual pre-conference networking opportunities and workshops available, which include an evening with Judy Heuman.

The Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project (EIPLP) is excited to sponsor a limited number of Parent Contacts to attend this event! If you would like to attend, please email Liz.Cox@mass.gov and let her know you'd like registration information.

Resources & Opportunities

Massachusetts EI Consortium (MEIC) Conference

The MEIC Conference is a two-day conference held every year on the first Monday and Tuesday in May. It is an opportunity for EI providers, families, and other folks who serve EI-aged children (like early childhood providers, autism service providers, and other stakeholders) to come and learn together.

This year the conference will look a little different. Monday, May 1, will have in-person workshops at the Best Western Hotel in Marlborough, MA. Tuesday, May 2, all workshops will be virtual. People can choose to register for Monday-only sessions in person, the Tuesday virtual offerings, or both.

The EIPLP sponsors Parent Contacts from every EI program to attend this conference each year. Keep an eye out for more info on how to get registered for this exciting event in the March Parent Contact Update.

Mass.gov Resources for Caregivers

The Mass.Gov website has an entire section of resources for caregivers. It includes information on

The Family Caregiver Support Program
TONS of services for children and youth with special health needs
Disability Rights Resources

Please share theses resources with your EI program and other families you know that are receiving services.