June 2018 Newsletter - under construction

Please e-mail Pam at ironkids@hotmail.com 
                    For a printable version of this newsletter.
                   With your activities and events!
                                                      Empower yourself with information, resources and personal connections!  
                                               Please go to the PIER Calendar Tabs for more information on Trainings / Activities!                       

         Trainings and Workshops
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Please check out the Original Calendar for updated listings of events!

6/4 Marshfield Parent Group  12:00
Pizza Hut N. Central Ave. For families who have children with special needs!
A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults! We can “flex” this time, just contact me ~ Pam  715-423-7182
ironkids@hotmail.com
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6/11-13 Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, WI.
http://wiaimh.org/conference?
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6/12 Pam's Blu Play Tuesday! Wisconsin Rapids 9:15 to 11:15   Free Coffee and Play-  For our families with children who have special needs!
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6/13 -   Wood County Children's Advisory Committee Meeting
Riverblock in Wisconsin Rapids and Cornerstone in Marshfield.
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​6/14 Autism Society of Central Wisconsin
6:30 PM.  St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau,
Mike Johnson, ASCW    715-359-0886  autismsocietycw@gmail.com
No group meetings July/August
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6/19-20, Supporting Autistic Thinking Style     920-236-0567   sjaeckel@cesa6.com
http://calendar.wspei.org/index.php?view=CalendarView
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6/20 to 22  Northwoods Coalition Annual Meeting and Training and Ethics Preconference Stevens Point,
6 hour Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
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6/25  Marshfield Area Parent Network Presents: Suicide Prevention Learn the warning signs, risk factors & steps to take to save a life!
 
Presenters: Lisa Miller, Professional Counselor, Marshfield Child Advocacy Center Marshfield School District Student Services Staff
 
Free Ice Cream Sundaes & Childcare!
Make your own sundae: 5:30 - 6:00 pm
 
Presentation: 6:00-7:00 pm Wildwood Station: Wildwood Park & Zoo, 1800 S. Roddis Ave., Marshfield
  
Registration required: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MAPNDinner06-18RSVP
 
For more information: contact Jodi  715-221-8419 or chojnacki.jodi@marshfieldclinic.org
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6/26-28 S.M.A.R.T. Pre-K Training
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=19890
Portage, WI
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7/15 to 20 The Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a week-long leadership training and career awareness program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities, July 15-20.  Application before April 2, 2018
http://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/wisconsin-youth-leadership-forum/
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7/23-25  Best Practices in Inclusive Education  
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7/31  Collaborative & Proactive Solutions:  Understanding and Helping Students with Social, Emotional, and Behavior Challenges          Appleton         (Including, High Functioning Autism, Anxiety, PDD-nos, ADHD, Autism, Social Skill Deficits, Behavioral Issues & More!) Behavior, Cognitive Skills, Social & Emotional Control, and Problem Solving 
Speaker: Ross W. Greene, Ph.D.
http://aepconnections.com/conferences-registration/
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10/29-30 Self Determination Conference
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11/12 & 13  Children Come First Conference - "Collaboration"  Understand the well-being of children and youth with social, emotional  or behavioral challenges!
                     Ross Greene Ph.D   
                      The kids we lose 
Wis Dells - Glacier Canyon Lodge
Also exclusive workshop for youth (12 to 26)  who identify as having Mental Health or substance abuse challenges.
Alison 626-617- 6775  alisonwifamilyties.org
www.ccfconference.org
=============================Mental Health Wellness Group
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Oak Room~Ascension Home Care 
2501 Main Street, Stevens Point.
6/25 Consumer Panel sharing stories of their mental health journey
7/23  Resiliency by Mary Marks
8/27 Disease of Addiction by Janine Zuiches
9/24 Mental Health and Sleep by Dr. Vyas

NAMI Basics education
7/10 to 8/14
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Faith Reform Church, 1321 32nd St. N, Wisconsin Rapids.
This class provides education and support to parents of children living with a mental illness.
Joanne  (715) 846-5346 or
Kay (715) 254-1864.

NAMI Homefront
9/12 to 10 17
6:00–8:30 p.m.
Faith Reformed Church, 1321 32nd St. N, Wisconsin Rapids
6-sessions for family, friends and significant others of Military Service Members and Veterans.
The class helps families comprehend what their Military Service Member/Veteran is experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions. Topics covered include mental health, communication, handling crises, treatment and recovery.
Lisa (715) 630-8337 or
Kay  (715) 254-1864.
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Disability Rights Wisconsin’s Victim Advocacy Program provides direct service to individuals with disabilities who have experienced crime, regardless if it has been reported. We work to ensure that each eligible person receives the advocacy, services, and support necessary to move forward, find justice, and ensure safety and stability in whatever form the victim/survivor needs.
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​FYI - From Christine! If you are traveling with a person with special needs, call TSA Cares. Dial 855-787-2227 three days before your departure. They will arrange a stress-free security check for you.

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Wisconsin FACETS Phone Trainings
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 Contact –  Sandra- (877) 374-0511 or 
              smcfarland@wifacets.org.       
              www.wifacets.org
              http://www.wifacets.org/events
              12-1:00 Phone/Webinars
                 (Telephone Workshop) 

Latino Autism Support Group
Contact: Nelsinia Ramos, WI FACETS
                   (414) 374-4645
 
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​Disclaimer: These activities and information in this document are not sponsored nor endorsed by the agency, organization or school district sharing forward this information. Neither do they assume responsibility for the conduct during or safety of the activities. The above (or forwarding party) shall be held harmless from any cause of action, claim, or petition filed in any court of administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials including attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

             Activities      
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Remember to check:
        Your local Library's!
        Stevens Point Children’s Museum  
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 AUsome Tweener’s Social Group SWIMMING!!  Wednesday’s 6:00 – 7:50pm - 

6/20 @ MEMORIAL
6/27 @ KAISER
7/11 @ SCHULENBURG
7/18 @ MEMORIAL
7/25 @ KAISER
8/18 @ SCHULENBURG
8/​8  @ MEMORIAL
8/15@ KAISER
**Admission to Wausau pools is free on Wednesday’s after 6:00 pm.
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AUsome Tweener’s Social Group SWIMMING!
Sunday’s 1:00 – 3:00pm -!
6/24 @ Rothschild AQUATIC CENTER
7/15 @ Rothschild AQUATIC CENTER
8/12 @ Rothschild AQUATIC CENTER
 **Admission will be covered by ASCW
Like our FB page for updates!  https://www.facebook.com/autismsocietycw/
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Join Central Wisconsin Autism Support for more info on Sensory/Autism Friendly Movies:

6/2 Solo : A Stars Wars Story 10 AM
6/23 Incredibles 2
6/30 Jurassic World : Fallen Kingdom
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10:00 Rogers Cinema – Church Street – Stevens Point Family members of special needs individuals are welcome.  Cost is $6.50 per person (without popcorn or drink) and $8.50 per person which includes a small popcorn and small drink . "Contact Central Wisconsin Autism Support on FB or e-mail autismscw@gmail.com  for more information."
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​NO July meeting!  Marshfield Parent Group  12:00 Pizza Hut. N. Central Ave.  For families who have children with special needs! A great time to talk about resources and services for our children, youth and adults! We hope to make this a monthly opportunity! We can “flex” this time, just contact me ~ Pam ironkids@hotmail.com   715-423-7182
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6/8-10 Bluegrass at the Lake -Lake Wazeecha - Red Sands Beach enclosed Shelter. Friday  $15  3-11pm  Saturday $20  11 to 11pm  Both days  $30.  Fundraiser for MDA!
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7/6   Meet & Greet Families of Kids with Hearing Loss – All Ages & Stages Stevens Point Children’s Museum, Free evert for families.  5:30 to 7:30  RSVP Pam Jinsky, Parent  715-563-2716   pamelajinsky@gmail.com
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7/7  DJ's Annual Car,Bike, Truck Show & Vendor Fair All proceeds to benefit the Portage County Veterans Assistance program. Car show with spectator judging, craft/vendor fair, food & fun for everyone. Registration $10 per car and begins at 10 am and trophies to be presented at 2 pm.
 
DJ's Corner Bar & Event Hall 
15810 CR-F, Bancroft, Wisconsin 54921
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7/18 Hooked on Fishing: 10-3 Bukolt Park, Stevens Point
FREE fishing event for youth with disabilities and their family.
Bring your favorite pole and tackle box. If you need accessible devices to help you fish please contact Jenna Helminski at 715-344-4210, ext. 238.

To register for the event please contact Adam Lewis at 715-344-4210, ext. 216.

Requests for interpreter services or SSP must be received by June 30, 2018.

Please note: Bukolt Park offers swimming and a skate park however MILC will NOT assume responsibility for those activities.
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Down Syndrome of Central Wisconsin
https://www.dsaw.org/central
7/21  Pool Party Come splash with DSAW-Central at the Schulenburg Pool in Wausau! We will be there from 9:00 AM - NOON on July 21st. Stay tuned for more 414.327.3729.
https://www.dsaw.org/events/centralpoolparty   
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Montana Melin Foundation: assistance with medical hardships for children with Down syndrome and their family!
 -------------------------------------------------8/2 -Tea Time for Autism! https://76148.blackbaudhosting.com/76148/2018-Tee-Time-for-Autism
Register a single golfer for $165 or a foursome for $600!

SentryWorld
·    18 holes of golf with a cart

·    A box lunch
·    Banquet dinner
·    A medallion SentryWorld bag tag
·    Credit for the pro-shop
·    Two drinks on the course
 Bill Schroeder, former wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, and Tour Swing Golf Long-Drive Team World Finalist will be out on the course. Registration is available until July 17th!
For those unable to golf, there is also the option to attend the dinner/program portion for great food and a chance at prizes for $40 per person. The day will be filled with great fun, food, drinks and prizes.
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8/5-10 Camp phoenix Children’s Summer Camp  608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287  http://epilepsywisconsin.org
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8/18 Run Your Nutz off – 2mile run/walk & 5 mile run! Hosted by Nutz Deep II    809 S Central Ave, Msfld     https://www.facebook.com/events/1805719356396050/?active_tab=discussion\\
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8/18 Family Fun Fest - 9-3pm Dexter Park   Car/Truck/Tractor/
Motorcycle Show  Vendors & Crafters/Fun for Kids.  Entertainment! Raffle/Silent Auction
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8/19 Family Fun Fest Continues! Jeremiah's Crossing - Hwy X Babcock - Come and see what we're all about!  Student Rid-a-Thon  BBQ Cook-off (All invited to enter)  Fun for Kids/Entertainment  Raffle/Silent Auction
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8/22  Adaptive Kayak Event (Rain Date: 8/22)   10-3pm
Mead Park 1201 W Whitney St. Stevens Point
A FREE and unique opportunity for people with disabilities and their caregivers to try kayaking. The day will include: Music, Games, Prizes, & FREE Lunch!
To sign up, or request an interpreter, SSP for deaf- blind contact Robyn at 1-800-382-8484 by August 3rd

This event is presented by Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc. ,Dive Point Suba, ROCC Pointers, ABW, RCC, Boys and Girls Club and Volunteers!
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9/14-17 Adults with Epilepsy Retreat Rosholt http://epilepsywisconsin.org 608-442-5555 or 1-800-693-2287
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9/23 Down Syndrome Awareness Walk  Milwaukee County Zoo. Theme: Mardi-Gras! Wear your masks, tutus, and crazy costumes! Music, carnival games, statewide resource booths, the 21 Showcase, Chromosome Wall of Fame featuring YOUR loved one, personalized team posters and t-shirts, amazing prizes, and MORE!

Visit  www.dsaw.org/ZooWalk for the latest details.
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​9/29 DSAW-Central WI Awareness Walk
​Doepke Park Wausau 414.327.3729.
www.dsaw.org/events/centralwalk18
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10/6 Healing Art Show
**Artist application deadline: - Aug 23
https://www.namiwisconsin.org/healing-art-show-application

This show features the works of local artists who experience mental illness, and creatively express themselves through various mediums of art!
5 to 9pm
Lakeside St. Coffee House in Madison, Wisconsin
No cost to attend, and open to the public!

NAMI Wisconsin hosts as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. 
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12/1 Mane Event ~ Winters Gala  5-10 PM  Sit-down-dinner/Live Music   Raffle/Live Auction.  Kick off the Holiday season in style! A Jeremiah's Crossing Event and Fundraiser!
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Sky Zone's  Sensory Morning -events 2nd & 4th Sunday morning of each month from 9:30-11:30am. Sky Zone Appleton, WI will turn off the music and dial down the distractions for the comfort of their jumpers. The event is held outside of general public hours, when children & adults with special needs and their siblings, family & friends are all welcome to come jump! They will make every effort to accommodate all jumpers with any kind of special needs (they even have a wheelchair lift). The price to jump anytime during the two-hour session is $10 (+$2 for reusable Sky Socks if you don't already have a pair).
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Sibling Summer Programs 2018
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ef3emc2kb8be0590&llr=jsctvmcab

7/23-27 SibDays of Summer   - ages 6-12 - Plamann Park just north of Appleton from 10 am - 3 pm daily.  Games, outdoor activities, swimming and making friends.  Only for kids who have siblings with special needs, this camp also helps kids discover skills, character traits and courage they didn't know they had.  Kids just think it is a lot of fun!  2018 Theme: Sibs of Tomorrow!  $150/child  Enroll by June 1.

8/9-12 and 8/16-19 Sib Camp  - ages 9-16 - Ultimate adventure.  4 days, 3 nights in Door County hiking, biking and camping.  Guided by experienced Door County Adventure Center staff certified in education, ropes course, kayak, lifeguard, CPR and first aid.  Siblings get to kick back and experience the freedom and thrill of adventure while sharing a great time with other sibs who "get it".  
Two sessions offered this year
Ages 9-11  Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)  August 9-12 $300/camper
Ages 12-16 Wagon Trail, Door County (bed sleeping in yurts)   August 16-19 $300/camper Enroll by May 1.

Teen siblings (ages 13 and older) may apply for the Teen Sib Leadership Award presented to teen sibs who are eager for a challenge and have a heart for serving others.  Award winners (both new and previously awarded) win the opportunity (at no charge) to participate in the Teen Leadership Day on June 21. Teens who participated in Teen Leadership Day last year are encouraged to participate again to learn NEW and even more fun skills. FREE to award winners and alumni of Teen Sib Leadership Day
The day includes team building, developing communication skills, trust and respect, problems solving and other leadership skills....all while having fun and making new friends.  Application due by May 1.
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           Featured  Opportunities~
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​YiPPE: Youth in Partnership with Parents for Empowerment~ is a Leadership Development Opportunity for Youth with Disabilities and Their Parents to Learn About the Transition Process in a Unique Way
http://wspei.org/families/yippe.php

·   Meet together five times during the year.
·   Hear from Transition topic speakers and take part in hands-on activities
·   Parents enjoy their own sessions while their youth are learning similar information in a youth-friendly format.
Who Can Sign Up?
·   Youth (ages 15-20) and their parent(s), foster parent(s), or grandparent(s)
·   Youth must be receiving special education services
Where?
Wisconsin Dells, &  Green Bay
If you have questions contact Martha DeYoung at 608-745-5435. 
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             RESOURCES!!!
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WI FACETS – www.wifacets.org Family Engagement Newsletter –  June: ADD/ADHD

Family Voices  -FACT sheets on ever thing you need to understand: CCOP/Waivers/Denials and more!  
http://www.familyvoicesofwisconsin.com  

Down Syndrome Statewide calendar of events!          https://www.dsaw.org/statewide-events     
          
Behavioral Health/Mental Health Online Database: 
www.mch-hotlines.org/wisconsin-first-step

NAMI  calendar for Mental Health, Networking,  AODA, NA and Clubhouse Opportunities and Resources:                                  http://namiportagewoodcounties.org/Events/Calendar.html
 
2-1-1 Your local United Way Website!

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       Children's Festivals
​9/22 Clark County Family Fun Festival  
​         Greenwood High School
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Pre-Registration for the 2018 Stuff the School Bus has begun and will continue until August 3, 2018. Families who wish to receive FREE school supplies for the 2018-2019 school year can now apply online or by phone.  School supplies will be distributed during "Stuff the Desk" on August 18, 2108 at Lincoln High School (1801 16th St. S., Wisconsin Rapids).  Community-wide collection on August 2, 2018 at Veteran's Memorial Park during Lunch By The River.  To pre-register to receive free school supplies:

•  https://www.uwiw.org/stuff-desk-registration-form-2018

         Dial 2-1-1 (or 877-947-2211)                     ------------------------------------  
             Attention:
   Caregivers & Providers! 
Within every neighborhood there are individuals that need help. Check out this flexible opportunity in which you as a provider can help child, youth, adult or elderly individual  get up in the morning and get out to work or school!  Maybe mentor so individuals can be involved in their community!   Perhaps it would be helping that family caregiver get a break, to do household tasks, work, run errands and / or oh my Gosh ~ go for a walk!  You set your time/travel/cliental/wage!
Please share forward to others you may know that are caregivers or providers! 

Family Care Givers - check out to find a provider that can help you out!
         www.respitecarewi.org
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Catholic Charities Adoption Opportunities for foster and adoptive families!***Registration required http://cclse.org/post-adoption/
 
Wausau & Surrounding Area:
Dory  dmarshall@cclse.org or 715.849.3311 x 1728. 
 
6/11 Moms, Mexican, & Casa Mexicana 6:30 Casa Mexicana, Rhinelander
Mom's Night Out for foster and adoptive moms can get together to connect & socialize.

6/22 Kids Play Day at KASH Park+ 11:00 am - 1:00 KASH Park, Stevens Point  Meet and play with other foster and adoptive parents and their kiddos. (Please pack your own lunch but freeze pops will be provided.)
 
6/29 Take Me Out to the Ball Park!+  6:30 pm  Athletic Park, Wausau
For foster and adoptive dads and their kiddos. Join us for an evening of baseball, food, and fireworks. Gates open at 5:35 pm and game starts at 6:35 pm! Registration includes PAID admission to the game, hot dog or brat and soda, a Woodchucks baseball cap, PLUS fireworks after the game! Advance registration is required due to limited availability of tickets.
 
Eau Claire & Surrounding Area
Anne Rozeboom  rozeboom@cclse.org or 715.832.6644 x 1520. 
 
6/2  The Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Program: Info, Q & A, & More+
10:30 am-12:00 pm, Eau Claire  Interested in learning about the Wisconsin Adoption Records Search Program?
 
6/2  Adoptive Family Portrait Sessions
5:00-8:00 pm   Dotty's Simply You, Fall Creek  $40,
 
6/5 Dad's Night Out+  7:00 pm   Buffalo Wild Wings, Eau Claire  Free appetizers and fun conversation.
 
7/15 Family Pool Party+  6:00-8:00 pm  Fairfax Pool, Eau Claire  Make a splash with free entrance to the Fairfax outdoor pool for foster and adoptive families - a favorite annual get-together with the pool reserved just for our group! Adults must accompany children. The concession stand will be open.  

 La Crosse & Surrounding Area
Magen mduffy@cclse.org or 608.782.0710 x 1223.
 
6/10 Family Fun Pool Party+
5:30-7:30 pm Onalaska Aquatic Center
Calling all foster families, adoptive families and all those who love and support adoption are invited to join us for this fun night. We will have the whole pool and slides all to ourselves. Free + Door prizes throughout the night! 
 
6/15 Summer Splash Play Group+  11:00 am-1:00 pm Copeland Splash Park, La Crosse Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy some fun and great conversation!  

6/18 Mom's Night Out: La Crosse Area*  6:00-7:30 pm Grizzly's, La Crosse   We will eat dinner and have great conversation!  
 
6/27 Kids Group+  6:00-7:00 pm Holiday Heights Park, Onalaska
A group for kids ages 5-12 to get to meet other foster and adoptive kids just like them. We will meet up at the park for pizza, games and fun!   
 
*Attendees responsible for the cost of own meal   Free event, please RSVP
 

This newsletter is compiled through a variety of list serves including but not  limited to:

Waismen Center Healthy Ready to Work
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
Family Voices of Wisconsin
Tony Evers DPI Connection
Family Assistance Center for Education Training and Support 
             (FACETS)  http://www.wifacets.org
 Public Access to Court  Electronic Records (PACER)
 Cooperative Educational Service Agency (CESA)
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative  (WSTI) 
             http://dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Parents
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
DAWN - Disability Awareness Wisconsin Network
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
             http://www.ncset.org/enews/.
Wisconsin Children and Families - WisKids Journal -       
             http://capwiz.com/wccf/mim/signup/.
The Catalyst Centerhttp://hdwg.org/catalyst/.
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition  
                http://www.ncset.org/enews/.

WSPEI and WI FACETS to share statewide information
regarding parent leadership and family involvement.

Parent Leadership Hub:http://wispdg.org/pl/e-news.html
 Just in Time Information (JITI):
                                          http://wispdg.org/pl/res_jit.html
Resources: http://www.wispdg.org/pl/resources.html*
Calendar of Events:  http://wispdg.org/int/pl-cal.html
Multi-Media Workshops, Video and Webcasts: 
                                    http://wispdg.org/pl-multi.html
Product Order Form:  http://wispdg.org/pl/Revised_Parent_Leadership_Hub_Order_Form-9-08.pdf
 The Parent Leadership Hub supports parents/family members, educators and other  community partners to build capacity regarding meaningful family involvement.   The Hub serves three primary purposes:
(1)  To support parents of children with disabilities between birth and 26 years of  age to participate as partners in the professional development activities of each of the other Statewide Initiatives as they design, deliver and support
professional development experiences
(2) To facilitate opportunities for parents/family members to build leadership skills
(3) To provide Content  Focused technical assistance concerning family  involvement
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