A Publication of the Butler County Family & Children First Council
May is National Foster Care Month
What can you do?
Educateyourself about foster care. Check out the national foster care month website
here.
Consider getting involved. Information about becoming a foster parent in Butler County
here. Also check out the Butler County Foster care and Adoption
Facebook page here. Butler County CASA is a court advocacy agency that works with children in Butler county including foster kids -
learn more about them here.
Watch this video,
"The Face of Foster Care", to learn how you can support youth in foster care.
Spread the word. Share these resources and information in your community.
UPDATES:
Conference Registration Now Open. Ohio Early Childhood Special Education Conference:"Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Young Learners"
June 3, 2016 Ohio Union at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.
Autism Society - Central Ohio & Center for Autism Services and Transition
"Access to Healthcare for Individuals with Autism" Survey
This survey is designed to evaluate access to health care for youth and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. The results will determine what health care needs are across the state; ways to improve access to healthcare ; and, how best to train families and medical professionals to access and improve care to patients with autism and other disabilities. Link to survey.
Ohio School Guide 2016-2017
School District Publishing is proud to present the 2016-2017 Ohio School Guide. Please find your complimentary copy via the enclosed link. Feel free to forward this link to any and all interested parties. You are also welcome to post this guide on your website and/or social media and share it with your community. 2016-2017 Ohio School Guide
The Hidden Face of Suburbia: "You're Not Alone" Living With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
If you or someone you know is dealing with mental health or substance issues, or you would just like to know more, please join us for an informative program. Dynamic keynote speakers will share their experiences with heroin addiction from professional and parental perspectives, followed by interactive breakout sessions. Click for flyer.
Office of Health Transformation Update, New website supports Disability Determination Redesign
Beginning in July 2016, Ohio will dramatically simplify the disability determination process for thousands of Ohioans. As a result, some Ohioans will need to establish a Qualified Income Trust (QIT) or enroll in Specialized Recovery Services (SRS) to qualify for Medicaid. These individuals will be contacted beginning this week and provided with assistance to establish a QIT or enroll in SRS.
Click for more information.
Save the Date: IMPACT OF THE HEROIN EPIDEMIC ON OUR CHILDREN, THE SILENT VICTIMS
"Ages and Stages: A New Era of Parenting" Program presented by Cincinnati Children's Liberty Center
Mark your calendars and join us for a complimentary event geared toward parents, grandparents, caregivers, and community professionals. An engaging and informative program including panel speakers and breakout sessions geared toward specific age groups and topics.
More information can be found here.
Registration is Open! Third Annual Trauma-Informed Care Summit and Institute: Creating Environments of Resiliency and Hope.
June 22-23, 2016 Crowne Plaza Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Ave, Columbus, OH Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. Schedule and registration information
