Join Our Free Virtual Workshops This May!

MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends

Happy spring! Below please find some great support groups and free virtual workshops to support our parents with children who have special needs.

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's educational needs or if there is a topic you would like to learn more about, please call us at 973-728-8744 or send an email to info@ascfamily.org.

Best regard,

Julie

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS

JOIN ASCF'S NEW DAD CHAT

Join this virtual Dad's group on the third Monday of each month. This is NOT counseling. No legal, medical advice or recommendations are given at anytime. This is a open and informal conversation among dads and men caregivers to share the unique experience of raising children with disabilities.

Please email Dennis at dennis@ascfamily.org or call us at 973-728-8744

with your email address and phone number to register.

The Zoom link will be emailed on the morning of the group

MOM SQUAD

This group will discuss the joys and challenges of being a mom and raising a child or children with emotional, behavioral, mental health challenges and/or special needs. Meet other moms in the community experiencing similar scenarios, learn about services available to you and build a support network!

They meet Thursdays at 6 pm

Contact Diane Varga, Family Partners, for more information at: 862-273-5046 or you can email her at dvarga@familypartnersms.org

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS IN MAY

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELLNESS RESOURCES

Understanding and nurturing the social-emotional development of children with disabilities is crucial for their overall well-being and success. Our comprehensive virtual training program is designed to equip educators, caregivers, and professionals with the knowledge and strategies necessary to support these children's unique needs effectively.

Please join us for this free - virtual workshop on:

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm

AND

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM & YOUR RIGHTS!

Chronic Absenteeism has emerged as a critical issue in education, with rates doubling nationwide from K-9 students since COVID-19 pandemic. This alarming trend has led to significant declines in academic performance and increased dropout rates, disproportionately affecting low-income and minority students.

Please join us for this free virtual workshop on:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 6:00 pm

To register for one or both of these workshop you can email us at info@ascfamily.org or call us at 973-728-8744 We will send you a link the day of the workshop.

RESOURCES

NJ DISABILITY INFORMATION HUB

A one-stop shop for resources, services, and information for individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers and professionals.

There you can find: Resources organized by disability needs and life stages,

Quick Start Guides,

Support for Caregivers, and a

Fully Accessible Website (up to 400% zoom)

Visit: nj.gov/disabilities

DISCLAIMER:

The Association for Special Children and Families does not provide or give legal or medical advice.

DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD:

La Asociación para Niños y Familias Especiales no proporciona ni brinda asesoramiento legal o médico.

The contents of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, H328C10009. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

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