SEEKING PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 2 MONTHS TO 5 YEARS

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Learn the Signs. Act Early. program is updating its Milestone Tracker app, a mobile app designed to help parents track their children’s developmental milestones with illustrated milestone checklists, encourage their children’s development with tips and activities, and more! Before the newest version of the app is released, CDC is looking for parents who are willing to download the test version of the app, try it out for a few weeks, and provide feedback. 

If you are a parent of a child who is 5 or younger, you may qualify to participate and receive a $25 gift card for your time. Email nadia.burns@porternovelli.com by July 23 to determine if you are eligible to participate in the app testing process and what is involved.
WHEN ADHD DRAINS AND STRAINS SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS

The sibling relationship is often the longest — and most nuanced — one of our lives. Conflict between siblings is common and also heart-wrenching — for kids as well as parents.

In families touched by ADHD, sibling conflicts often erupt around fairness, inclusion, competition, and avoidance.

VIRTUAL NAMI BASICS EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALS
NAMI South Dakota, the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will offer its NAMI Basics Education Program for professionals beginning July 13th. It will be held virtually through Zoom on these days: July 13-14; July 20-21; and July 27-28 from 11 AM-1 PM CT.

NAMI Basics is a free, six-session program designed for parents and other family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral difficulties. NAMI Basics helps parents and other family caregivers of children to understand the illnesses that are causing those behavioral difficulties, and the critical role families play in the treatment of those illnesses. The program is taught by trained teachers who are also the parents or family caregivers of individuals who experienced emotional or behavioral difficulties prior to age 13.

For more information or questions, contact Marilyn Charging at 605-271-1871 or email
SIOUX FALLS AUTISM FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
A welcoming environment for parents and caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders to meet, share experiences, ask questions, and receive supports.

Monthly support groups on
Wednesday evenings from
6:30-8 PM CT beginning July 28th

While you attend group…
  • Free Childcare Available
(Childcare check-in from 6:00-6:30 PM)
  • Bring your child/teen to participate in a fun activity!
  • Siblings welcome!
  • Refreshments & snacks provided

Meeting Location:
USD Center for Disabilities. Room: 106
1400 West 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

For more information or questions, contact the Center for Disabilities at (605) 357-1439 or email
CONSUMER FEEDBACK SOUGHT

Consumer feedback sought on a Personal Care Advisor service that can help reduce family administrative burden, out-of-pocket costs, and stress for families with children with special health care needs.
  • Do you struggle to navigate and understand your health insurance benefits for a child with special health care needs? 
  • Would you like an expert who could work with your insurance company to get to solutions faster so you don’t have to? 
  • Would you like help preparing for medical appointments, selecting your benefits, or connecting to community supports and services for your family? 
 
Click here to take a national survey about Personal Care Advisor Services from our partner Family Voices.
BE A PART OF THE BACK TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR
IN RAPID CITY

South Dakota Parent Connection would like to invite your organization to be part of the Back to School Community Resource Fair, hosted at the Rushmore Mall in Rapid City on Saturday, August 21, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT.

Our purpose is to bring together local organizations and community agencies that are dedicated to helping & supporting families in Rapid City and surrounding areas to share about their services.

Free tables/linens/chairs provided. For further information or questions, contact Lisa Merchen at (605) 348-0305 or email
This e-publication was developed under grants from the U.S. Department of Education Project Grant H328M2000666 and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grant H328M140021, Family to Family Health Information Center, $96,750; and approximately 5% financed with non-governmental resources. The contents should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by US Department of Education, HRSA, HHS or the Federal Government.