Family Resource Center, San Mateo County

Happening in 30 minutes! Webinar about understanding the CalABLE program! Tune in! Do you have any questions about services or parenting techniques from parents of children with special needs? Connect with us and visit our website at www.smcfrc.org

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San Mateo County has expanded public WiFi! You can find specific locations in the link.

Hi friends! A little reminder that our office will be closed today in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and we will be back tomorrow morning, Tuesday. In the meantime, please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org for resources and to connect with us. Thank you and may you have a good and reflective MLK day. The time is always right to what is right.... -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Sharing this important information from our friends at San Andreas Regional Center about the COVID 19 Vaccine and how to access it! Check it out! If you need some advise and support from parents and caregivers of people with special needs, please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org to connect with us. All of our service is for free and confidential!

At AbilityPath we are advocating for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their families, and their direct support professionals in the priority list of access to a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals with IDD are at higher risk for becoming infected, but this risk can be mitigated. Please join us in our advocacy efforts by contacting the California Department of Public Health at [email protected] and your local public health department https://www.cdph.ca.gov//LocalHealthServicesAndOffices.aspx See the article below to learn about the the high risk for COVID-19 for individuals with developmental disabilities. https://www.usatoday.com//covid-19-vaccine-amer/4138614001

We are so happy to announce the launch of our latest program, Connect and Breathe with the FRC! This free program is for Parents and Caregivers of children with special needs and it is a program where parents can connect with others and learn breathing, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques together. We will be running the program on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings. Please visit https://www.smcfrc.org/Calendar for other details and the first session will be on November 12, Thursday. We cannot wait to practice and spend time with you!

Sharing for our friends at StarVista! The 3rd Race and COVID-19 Town Hall will happen on November 13, 2020 at 11 AM. Check it out! Do you need free support from fellow parents of people with special needs? We are here for you! Connect with us at www.smcfrc.org!

Check out this free webinar from our friends at Opening Doors PTA! This will happen on Saturday at 10am. To register:... https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fun-ways-to-addressing-early-e Are you in need of free parent to parent support? We are here for you! Please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org to connect with us!

Are you worried about returning to child care during the COVID-19 pandemic? Join us to hear from panelists who will share the latest health-related information in San Mateo County and the policies and practices that child care providers need to have in place to offer services for your family during COVID-19. This will happen on November 9, 2020, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spanish translation is available. Join the conversation via Zoom at bit.ly/ParentTownHallNov9 or Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/SanMateoCOE

Is your child a GGRC client? If yes, we invite you to participate in our brief survey! We at the Family Resource Center and Golden Gate Regional Center have partnered to better understand our families' needs for organizing our paperwork during Early Intervention and beyond and we would be delighted to hear from you! Please kindly help us by completing our short survey. Thank you and we appreciate your support! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRCEnglish https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRCSpanish

Are you looking for an opportunity to connect and get support from a fellow special needs parent/caregiver or perhaps just looking for an escape from the craziness of Election Day??? Our door is wide open for you! Please join us tonight for an engaging, informative, and relaxing night! This is happening tonight at 6:30 PM and to RSVP, please email Marcy at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. See you there! For more information about us, please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org.

Our friends/counterparts from the Noth Bay, the Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center will be offering a wonderful webinar entitled Flipping the Script: Prioritizing the Autistic Voice in the Understanding of Scripting as Key to Autistic Identity. Matrix welcomes back Dr. Colleen Arnold to discuss the results of her doctoral research on how scripting (or delayed echolalia) is beneficial to autistic* individuals, specifically in the area of communication. This will happen on November 9th at 3 - 5 PM. Registration is required.

Happening today at 12 noon! This is a very good learning opportunity from Wrightslaw about advocating for Students with Dyslexia. Tune in! Are you in need of free support or advise from fellow Special Needs parents? We are here for you! Connect with us by visiting our website at www.smcfrc.org. Happy Monday!

Hello! Please don’t forget to RSVP for this month’s Autism Parent Support Group! This will happen on Tuesday, November 3rd at 6:30 PM. Please email Marcy at [email protected] to RSVP and she will send you the Zoom meeting information shortly. Please share and see you there! To know more about our free services, our resources, our staff, or if you want to connect with us, please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org

Did you know that there’s a cartoon tv show from PBS featuring a child who is a superhero with Autism? The show is called Hero Elementary and it’s a pretty cool show! Check it out! Do you want to talk with other parents who have special needs kids? We are here for you! Please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org to connect with us!

Mark you calendar for UC Davis’ Neurodiversity Summit! This will happen on November 20th at 9 AM. Register now! Do you need ro talk with another special needs parent/professional? Connect with us! Please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org to contact us.

The California Department of Developmental Services Early Start Program provides early intervention in a coordinated, family-centered system. All 21 regional ce...nters across California remain open and are accepting referrals to the Early Start program. Please see the Early Start Healthcare Provider Brochure below that outlines the screening, referral and intake process. For more information, visit https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/ See more

Belmont Redwood Shores School District’s Special Programs Department will be hosting a Parent Education Night on November 17, from 6 PM to 8 PM. RSVP is required. Do you need free help with your child’s IEP? We can help! Please visit our website to connect with us at www.smcfrc.org

The first Tuesday of the month is coming and that means, it's Autism Parents Virtual Support Group time! Mark your calendar and get ready to meet the warmest and wisest fellow moms, dads, and caregivers. To RSVP for this event, please email Marcy at [email protected]. See you Tuesday! For more information about us, please visit our website at www.smcfrc.org.