Children's Council Meeting

Virtual Meeting

December 13, 2023 from 8:30 - 10:00am

Special Topic: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84600731441?pwd=d0ZtRTczWCtvQVB3RW5GRXlSMHFmZz09



Children's Council Updates

Family Palooza and Full STEAM Ahead

Thanks to all who supported this event! We had approximately 375 people participate!

Save the date for our next Family Palooza: April 13, 2024

Join us tomorrow night!!!

Resources

CALL TO ACTION

Perinatal behavioral health guidelines public comments due Sunday, December 17th 

Your feedback is requested on the Bree Collaborative’s draft Perinatal Behavioral Health Report. Comments will be reviewed before submitting a final set of guidelines for review and approval by the Bree Collaborative. Please read the draft materials then complete the public comment form. The form takes 5-10 minutes to complete.

TRAININGS

Beyond Burnout and Resilience: Connection and Hope for Health Care Providers

Behavioral health expert Dr. Kira Mauseth will present a new three-part behavioral health series. In this webinar, participants will identify opportunities to enhance connection (professional and personal), increase a sense of realistic opportunity as a function of hope, and develop a practice of insight and intentional behavior that is consistent with resilience fundamentals.


Provider Learning Series -Establishing Parentage in Washington State – How it really works

Establishing parentage is a complex and misunderstood process that is vital to establishing parental rights for fathers and their children. Join us to learn from experts at the Division of Child Support and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office about how parentage is established in Washington and how fathers can engage in the process.


January 23 & 24 - Developing & Sustaining Effective Parent Advisory Committees Training

This unique, highly-rated training is designed for program managers and direct service staff who work with, or would like to develop, a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC). Whether Programs are exploring setting up a new PAC, or seeking to strengthen an existing one, this training will provide staff with the strategies and tools to maximize the great potential of shared staff-parent leadership. The training is co-conducted by a NFSN staff member and an experienced national Parent Leader. Click here for more information and to register by January 19.

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS

Sensory Exploration Program at the Children’s Museum 

CMSC’s Sensory Exploration is a special monthly program for families with children on the autism spectrum, children with sensory processing disorders, and children with other developmental disabilities. The Sensory Explorations Program is offered twice a month on the 2nd Thursday (4:30pm-6:00pm) and 4th Sunday (10:00am-12:00pm)


Skagit Parent-to-Parent Morning Coffee Chats and Evening Tea Talks

Are you or someone you know a parent or caregiver for a child with special needs? Register today for upcoming Skagit Parent-to-Parent Morning Coffee Chats and Evening Tea Talks! Available both virtually and in person!