APRIL 2024

ABRIL 2024

APRIL IS.... / ABRIL ES....

APRIL IS: AUTISM AWARENESS/ ACCEPTANCE MONTH

In April we celebrate Autism Awareness, Autism Acceptance, and World Autism Day on April 2, 2024. If you have autism or love someone with autism, join us to help increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. A person with autism may also suffer from medical issues such as gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, seizures or sleep disorders, as well as mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression and attention issues. The autism experience is different for everyone. It is called a “spectrum” because it affects people differently and to varying degrees. According to the CDC, autism has risen to 1 in every 44 children as of 2021. While there is currently no known single cause of autism, early diagnosis and intervention helps a person receive services and support that can improve their quality of life and provide the opportunity to live fully.

For more information, please visit helpful websites such as The Autism Society and Autism Speaks . If you suspect your child may have autism, please contact your local Regional Center and/or Family Focus Resource Center.

CONCIENTIZACIÓN SOBRE EL AUTISMO/ MES DE ACEPTACIÓN

En Abril celebramos la Concienciación sobre el Autismo, la Aceptación del Autismo y el Día Mundial del Autismo el 2 de Abril de 2024. Si tiene autismo o ama a alguien con autismo, únase a nosotros para ayudar a aumentar la comprensión y la aceptación de las personas con autismo.

El trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) es una condición de desarrollo compleja y de por vida que generalmente aparece durante la primera infancia y puede afectar las habilidades sociales de una persona, comunicación, relaciones y autorregulación. Una persona con autismo también puede sufrir problemas médicos como trastornos gastrointestinales (GI), convulsiones o trastornos del sueño, así como problemas de salud mental como ansiedad, depresión y problemas de atención.

La experiencia del autismo es diferente para todos. Se llama una "condición de espectro" porque afecta a las personas de manera diferente y en diversos grados. Según CDC, el autismo ha aumentado a 1 de cada 44 niños a partir del año 2021. Si bien actualmente no existe una causa única conocida para el autismo, el diagnóstico y la intervención temprana ayudan a una persona a recibir servicios y apoyo que pueden mejorar su calidad de vida y brindarle la oportunidad de vivir plenamente.

Para obtener más información, visite algunos de los sigientes sitios web como: The Autism Society y Autism Speaks. Si sospecha que su hijo puede tener autismo, comuníquese con su Centro Regional local y/o el Centro de Recursos de Enfoque Familiar.

SAVE THE DATE / RESERVA LA FECHA

APRIL 2024 WORKSHOPS

TALLERES DE ABRIL 2024

Sexualidad en Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

Wednesday, April 3 10:00am – 12:00pm


Únase al Family Focus Resource Center en colaboración con State Council on Developmental Disabilities para este taller por Zoom.


Registrese aqui:Taller con SCDD

Sexuality in People with Developmental Disabilities

Thursday, April 4 10:00am-12:00pm


Join Family Focus Resource Center in collaboration with State Council on Developmental Disabilities in a Zoom workshop. Presented by Sofia Cervantes


REGISTER HERE: SCDD Workshop

AUTISM ACCEPTANCE RESOURCE FAIR

Sunday, April 14th 10:00am-2:00pm


Come to this great Autism Acceptance resource fair sponsored by Councilman John Lee's. Visit the Family Focus Resource Center table when you are there and say hi, and grab for some great summer resources!


WHERE: New Horizons

8726 Haskell Avenue, North Hills, CA 91343

RSVP HERE: Autism Acceptance Resource Fair

GENERIC SERVICES WORKSHOP SERIES WITH DRC:

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI):

ELIGIBILITY & APPEALS

Monday, April 15th

10:00 am - 12:00 pm



Join us as Disability Rights California presents their 2024 training series on Generic Services. Presented by Senior Attorney Maria Iriarte.

All workshops will be held online from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm


Register Here: SSI: Eligibility and Appeals

Fundamentos del IEP: Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos

Martes,16 de Abril, 12:00 pm


Esta entrenamiento mensual ayudará a aprender información básica acerca del IEP, al igual que estrategias más avanzadas sobre los pasos que puede tomar cuando está en desacuerdo con su IEP. ¡Los padres participantes recibirán una copia digital GRATUITA para ayudarle a crear su portofolio del IEP en casa!

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Fatima maria.castaneda@csun.edu


Para registrarse por favor visita: Fundamentos del IEP

IEP ESSENTIALS: EMPOWERING & PREPARING PARENTS

FOR THEIR CHILD'S IEP

Wednesday, April 17th, 12:00 pm


This monthly training will help parents learn basic information about the IEP, to more advanced strategies on steps you can take when you don't agree with your IEP. Participating parents will receive a FREE digital download to help you create your IEP binder at home!


To register: IEP Essentials

2024 SERIE DE SERVICIOS GENERICOS CON DRC:

ELEGIBILIDAD Y APELACIONES DE SSI

Miercoles, 24 de Abril, 10:00am - 12:00pm


Únase a Disability Rights California mientras presentan su serie de capacitación 2024 sobre servicios genéricos. Presentado por la abogada principal María Iriarte y la defensora principal Mary Ríos.


Todos los talleres se presentaran virtualmente de 10:00 am a 12:00 pm


Para registrarse por favor visita: Series de Servicios Genericos con DRC

Support Groups / Grupos de Apoyo

Black & African American Family Focus Support Group


Join us as we come together to create a safe, supportive place to connect with other families of children, young and old, with special needs, to share resources, provide advocacy & to be part of an inclusive community.


This group will meet on Wednesday, April 3rd

at 6:30 pm


 Contact Theresa Quary for registration information.

Armenian Parent Connection

This group will meet via Zoom on Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 pm

Meet other parents & caregivers in the NLACRC area. Find out about Regional Center services and other family supports!

Please register here: Armenian Parent Connection

El Poder del Amor y la Paciencia



Grupo de Apoyo EN PERSONA para padres de niños con necesidades especiales.


Este grupo se juntara el 12 Abril, a las 9:30 am


Community Resource Center

7868 Van Nuys Blvd., Panorama City, 91402


¿Preguntas? Mande un correo electronico o llame a Rebeca Diaz

(818) 677-6854

FILIPINO SUPPORT GROUP

Meet other Filipino families, share your experiences, and find out about upcoming events and resources.


This month's guest speaker will be Scott Shepard. He will speak about Supported Living Webinars coming up.


This group will meet on April 15th at 6:30 pm on Zoom


Interested in joining?

Please contact Theresa Quary for more information.

PARENTS OF ADULT CONSUMERS

is a group for parents and caregivers of adult consumers (age 18+). Everyone is welcome!


This group will meet on

on April 17, 2024

at 6:30 pm



Contact Victoria Berrey for information. 

Parent Check-In & Chat


Join FFRC on Zoom for a helpful and supportive chat with other parents and share what is happening in our lives.


This group will meet on Thursday, April 18th at 12:30 pm


Contact Diana Chulak with any questions or click here to register.

Early Start Bilingual Support Group


Join us for this fun group for parents and caregivers of children under 3. We will talk & share about our experiences and challenges in the early years. This group will be held in English & Spanish. Register here: Bilingual Support Group


This group will meet on Wednesday, April 24th from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTANT JENNIFER AT JENNIFER.BURNS@CSUN.EDU

Comienzo Temprano Grupo de Apoyo Bilingüe


Únase a nosotros en este divertido grupo para padres y cuidadores de niños menores de 3 años. Hablaremos y compartiremos sobre nuestras experiencias y desafíos en los primeros años. Este grupo se llevará a cabo en Inglés y Español. Registrese aqui: Grupo de Apoyo Bilingüe


Este grupo se juntara el miercoles, 24 de abril

a las 1:00 pm a 2:00 pm.


CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:

Rebeca Diaz (818)677-6854

EL PODER DEL AMOR Y LA PACIENCIA


Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales por Zoom.


Este grupo se juntara

el 26 de Abril, a las

10:00 am por Zoom


Para obtener la información de Zoom, llame a Rebeca Díaz (818) 677-6854

CULTIVAR Y CRECER:

GRUPO DE APOYO EN ESPANOL



Nuestras reuniones ahora tienen lugar en Zoom. 

Sea parte de esta gran familia y tomemos un cafecito juntos

  • Conozca a otros padres
  • Comparta sus experiencias y sus preocupaciones
  • Compartiremos recursos disponibles en la comunidad
  • Talleres educacionales y eventos especiales


Este grupo se juntara el 26 de Abril a las 6:30 pm.


CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:

Fatima Castaneda (818)374-9107  Sandra Baker (818)786-0001

COMMUNITY EVENTS /

EVENTOS COMUNITARIOS

Family Focus Announcements!

SCOOTERS JUNGLE PLAYDATE


Families enjoyed an Early Start Playdate at Scooters Jungle in Santa Clarita. Kids bounced, slid and ran around while parents were able to chat with each other and share experiences. A good time was had by all!


PLAYDATE AT DISCOVERY CUBE


Early Start kids explored the Doc McStuffins exhibit and played with interactive exhbits at Discovery Cube. Parents were eager to meet other families and have supportt. A lot of connections were made.

ANTELOPE VALLEY ALL ABILITIES RESOURCE FAIR

We hosted 25 vendors to our All Abilities Resource Fair in Lancaster on March 16. The kids were entertained with a bunch of vendor activities including an amazing face painter. Adults were able to learn about a plethora of services available to help their family members.

NEW HORIZONS WALK-A-THON


We participated in the New Horizons Walk-A-Thon to celebrate the abilities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to further advance their inclusion and independence in the community.


AV TRANSITION 2 INDEPENDENCE FAIR


Theresa and Andreca participated in the Antelope Valley Transition 2 Indepence Fair at the Antelope Valley Union High School District. Guest speaker was Thomas Iland who was amazing. He and his fiance are working on writing a book about relationships.

BLACK FAMILY WELLNESS EXPO


Last month we attended the Black Family Wellness Expo at California Worship Center in San Fernando. We shared a table with NLACRC.

LEICHMAN CTC

LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

More than a hundred parents attended the Life After High School resource fair at Leichman CTC. This community event connected parents with other agencies & resources available to help Families and students plan their future after graduation. Many families stopped by our FFRC table!

In Case You Missed It

En Caso que te lo Hayas Perdido


We have many recorded workshops, webinars and instructional videos available to watch on demand on the Family Focus Resource Center YouTube channel. Click here to watch; make sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any new videos!

NEW TO WATCH THIS MONTH:


  • Alternatives to Conservatorship
  • Beginners Guide to Special Needs Planning



Tenemos muchos talleres grabados, seminarios web y videos instructivos disponibles para ver a su convenencia en el canal de YouTube de Family Focus Resource Center. Haga clic AQUI para ver. ¡Asegúrese de suscribirse al canal para no perderse ningún video nuevo!

NUEVO PARA VER ESTE MES:


  • Como planificar un Futuro Mejor para Nuestras Familias
  • Alternativas a la Tutela


Our offices will be closed on Monday, April 1 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. We ask that you please call our offices to check office hours, as schedules may vary. We look forward to continuing to assist you!


Nuestras oficinas estarán cerrados el lunes 1 de abril en honor al Día de Cesar Chávez Le pedimos que llame a nuestras oficinas para verificar el horario de atención, ya que los horarios pueden variar. ¡Esperamos continuar ayudándolo!


CSUN:      818-677-6854  family.focus@csun.edu

Chatsworth: 818-374-9107  family.focus@csun.edu

Santa Clarita: 661-294-9715  family.focus.scv@csun.edu

Lancaster: 661-945-9598  family.focus.av@csun.edu

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