February 2025

febrero 2025

February 2025 Workshops

Talleres de Febrero 2025

Black History Month: Successful Black Individuals

Living with a Disability

Wednesday, February 5

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

Join Ebony Wilson, Licensed Psychotherapist and Lead Facilitator of Ebony’s Safe Space, as she:

Highlights Black pioneers of the Americans with Disabilities Act movement
Educates and empowers parents while offering hope
Shares self-care tools, tips, and mindfulness exercises

*This workshop is presented in English, with Spanish translation available.

For questions, contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

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Únase a Ebony Wilson, psicoterapeuta licenciada y facilitadora principal de Ebony’s Safe Space, mientras:

Destaca a los pioneros afroamericanos del movimiento de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)
Educa y empodera a los padres, brindándoles esperanza
Comparte herramientas de autocuidado, consejos y ejercicios de atención plena

Regístrese Aquí

*Este taller se presenta en inglés con traducción disponible al español.

Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Diana a diana.chulak@csun.edu

IEP Essentials: Empowering & Preparing Parents for their child’s IEP

Wednesday, February 12

12:00 pm to 1:30 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!

For more information, please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

To register, please visit Here

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

Jueves, 13 de Febrero

12:00 pm a 1:30 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

Regístrese para este taller en Zoom Aquí

February Support Groups /

Febrero Grupos de Apoyo

Armenian Parent Connection

Thursday, February 6

6:30pm via Zoom

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

Topic: Special Needs Planning

Presented by David Terk of Serenitas Special Needs Planning

Please register here: Armenian Parent Connection

Filipino Support Group

Monday, February 10

6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Via Zoom

Join the Filipino Support Group meetings held on the 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Zoom-only meetings will be February 10 and May 19.

Hybrid meetings:

March 17 – San Fernando

April 21 – Santa Clarita

July – Potluck Picnic – TBD

Please contact Theresa Quary at

theresa.quary@csun.edu or Kristine Ysabelle Mosteiro

at kmosteiro@nlacrc.org for more information.

Parent Check-in & Chat

Thursday, February 13

12:30pm - 1:30pm

Join FFRC for a fun & casual chat on Zoom! Come share your experiences with parents and get support from your community.

*This month join us for guest speaker Ebony Wilson, LCSW as she discusses "Managing anger, healthy coping strategies, & creating a safety plan".

For more information, please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

El Poder Del Amor y La Paciencia - En Persona

Viernes, 14 de Febrero

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Grupo de Apoyo en persona para Padres con Hijos de Necesidades Especiales (español). Las reuniones son presenciales el segundo viernes de cada mes de 9:30 am a 11:00am.

Dirección: Community Resource Center LA Care 7868 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402

Para más información llame al (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu

Parents of Adult Consumers

Wednesday, February 19

6:30 pm

Join us for a support group just for parents and caregivers of adult North Los Angeles County Regional Center consumers. This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

To register please

contact Victoria at victoria.berrey@csun.edu

Cultivar y Crecer: Grupo de Apoyo en Español

Viernes, 21 de Febrero

6:30 pm a 8:00 pm

Por 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

Para más información llame al:

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

AV Together We Shine Support Group

Saturday, February 22

10:00 am

Join us to connect in-person with other families in a safe & supportive environment for families of children and young adults with disabilities. Together, we will share resources and experiences, creating an inclusive community for everyone.

To register or for further questions, email Wendy at wendy.hall@csun.edu

El Poder Del Amor y La Paciencia - De Zoom

Viernes, 28 de Febrero

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Un grupo de apoyo para padres con hijos con necesidades especiales en español.Las reuniones son via Zoom el cuarto viernes de cada mes de 10:00 am a 11:00 am.

Para más información llame al (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu

Black & African American Family Focus Support Group

No February Meeting

Join us next month 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, and be part of an inclusive community.

For more information contact Theresa at theresa.quary@csun.edu

Coming soon! / ¡Muy Pronto!

Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Programs in the Antelope Valley School District

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Join us for Transitioning from Early Intervention to Preschool Programs in Antelope Valley! In partnership with AV SELPA, the North Los Angeles County Regional Center is hosting an informative session on the transition from early intervention to preschool programs across Antelope Valley school districts. Join us to learn more about available resources and support, ensuring a smooth start to your child’s preschool journey!

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Transición del Programa de Intervencion Temprana al Preescolar en el los Districtos Escolars del Valle del Antilope

4 de marzo, 2025

9:00 am to 10:30 am

Únase a nosotros para ¡Transición de programas de intervención temprana a programas preescolares en Antelope Valley! En asociación con AV SELPA, el Centro Regional del Norte del Condado de Los Ángeles está organizando una sesión informativa sobre la transición de la intervención temprana a los programas preescolares en los distritos escolares de Antelope Valley. ¡Únase a nosotros para obtener más información sobre los recursos y el apoyo disponibles, asegurando un comienzo sin problemas en el viaje preescolar de su hijo!

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Transition Reasonable Accommodations in Higher Education

Wednesday March 5, 2025

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join DRC to learn about students’ rights to disability-related accommodations at public and private colleges or universities, the laws that protect these rights, how to request accommodations, and what to do if they are denied. Stay informed and prepared to navigate your college journey! For questions please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

This workshop will be presented in English with Spanish interpretation

and translation available.

Transition from Early Intervention to Preschool Programs in the Los Angeles Unified School District

Thursday, March 13, 2025

9:00 am to 10:30 am

The North Los Angeles County Regional Center, in collaboration with LAUSD, invites you to an informational session on transitioning from early intervention to preschool. For parents with children ages 2 ½ to3 in the Early Start Program. Join us to explore resources and guidance to support your child’s smooth transition into preschool programs in the Los Angeles Unified School District!

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Transición de la intervención temprana a los programas preescolares en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles

Jueves 13 de marzo, 2025

9:00 am to 10:30 am

El Centro Regional del Norte del Condado de Los Ángeles, en colaboración con LAUSD, lo invita a una sesión informativa sobre la transición de la intervención temprana al preescolar. Para padres con niños de 2 ½ a 3 años en el Programa de Inicio Temprano. ¡Únase a nosotros para explorar recursos y orientación para apoyar la transición fluida de su hijo a los programas preescolares en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Los Ángeles!

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NUEVO GRUPO!

Aprendiedo Juntos

Jueves, 20 de Marzo

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Únase a nuestro grupo de apoyo para padres de niños menores de 5 años.

Compartiremos recursos disponibles y aprenderemos juntos.

Registrese Aquí

Para más información llame al (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu

NEW GROUP

Parent Check-in & Chat: The Early Years

Thursday, March 27

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Join this new group for parents, families and caregivers of children under 5. Come learn about services and resources for your loved ones and receive guidance and support from parents like you!

For questions please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

February is.../ Febrero es...

February is...Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Read more here.

Febrero es... Mes de la Historia Afroamericano

El Mes de la Historia Afroamericano es una celebración anual de los logros de los Afroamericanos y un momento para reconocer su papel central en la historia de los Estados Unidos. Desde 1976, todos los presidentes de los Estados Unidos han designado oficialmente el mes de Febrero como el Mes de la Historia Afroamericano. Leer más aquí.

February 29 is... Rare Disease Day

Rare Disease Day is the globally-coordinated movement on rare diseases, working towards equity in social opportunity, healthcare, and access to diagnosis and therapies for people living with a rare disease. A disease is considered rare when it affects fewer than 1 in 12,000 people.

Since its creation in 2008, Rare Disease Day has played a critical part in building an international rare disease community that is multi-disease, global, and diverse– but united in purpose. Learn more Here.

29 de Febrero es... Día de las Enfermedades Raras

El Día de las Enfermedades Raras es el movimiento coordinado a nivel mundial sobre enfermedades raras, que trabaja por la equidad en las oportunidades sociales, la atención médica y el acceso a diagnósticos y terapias para las personas que viven con una enfermedad rara. Una enfermedad se considera rara cuando afecta a menos de 1 de cada 12.000 personas.

Desde su creación en 2008, el Día de las Enfermedades Raras ha jugado un papel fundamental en la construcción de una comunidad internacional de enfermedades raras que es multienfermedad, global y diversa, pero unida en un propósito. Leer mas aqui.

Community Events/

Eventos Comunitarios

Family Focus Announcements!

January Events / Eventos de Enero

New Year's Kids on the Spectrum Bowling League Party

January 4

Saturday, January 4, Family Focus Resource Center and Kids on the Spectrum Bowling League had a very fun and successful event to ring in the new year! It was for ages 3 to 22, and there were 38 kids who bowled! We'd also like to give special thanks to community leader Tim Gaspar for sponsoring pizzas for everyone. We look forward to

next time!

Miller Students FFRC Tour

January 24

Miller CTC students visited our Chatsworth office to learn about FFRC. We explained what we do, our services, shared our resources, and gave them a tour to our library. We provided a bag with our leaflets, QR codes, CNP, driving programs, employment resources, SCDD, DRC, and few goodies to take home. Thank you for the visit!

Don't miss out! / ¡No te lo pierdas!