June is the month we honor all the fathers, grandfathers, foster dads, stepfathers, and uncles!
"A Father is someone you look up to,
no matter how tall you grow."
¡Junio es el mes en que honramos a todos los padres, abuelos, padres adoptivos, padrastros y tíos!
"Un Padre es alguien a quien admiras,
no importa lo alto que crezcas."
|
|
JUNE IS.... / JUNIO ES.... |
|
Family Focus Resource Center would like to share some upcoming June events that are important to us and the families we serve:
Family Focus Resource Center desea compartir algunos de los próximos eventos de Junio que son importantes para nosotros y las familias a las que servimos:
|
|
FFRC ALSO PROUDLY CELEBRATES:
JUNE TEENTH: Freedom Day
June 19th
On June 19, people across the United States celebrate Juneteenth. It is a day for African-Americans to celebrate their heritage. This holiday commemorates the ending of slavery in the U.S. in 1865. Juneteenth is short for “June 19th.” This day is also referred to as "Freedom Day" or "Emancipation Day". It is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the US.
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln on September 22, 1862. It went into effect on January 1, 1863. However, slaves were not set free in the Confederacy until Union army was able to come in and take over. On June 18, 1865 the Union army arrived in Galveston, Texas. The next day, June 19th, General Gordon Granger announced that the slaves in Texas were free by order of the president of the United States.
Juneteenth celebrations include religious services, cookouts, parades, and festivals featuring music and dancing. Now, 48 out of 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., recognize Juneteenth as a state holiday.
Join Family Focus Resource Center in celebrating Juneteenth as a great turning point for freedom in our nation’s history. The FFRC offices will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observance of this special day.
|
|
Did you know June 25th to July 1st is Helen Keller Deaf-Blind Awareness Week?
There is an estimated 50,000 children and adults in the deaf-blind community that are legally vision and hearing impaired but not all of them are completely without sight or hearing. There are thousands considered legally deaf-blind that have been diagnosed with several different conditions.
Studies show that 50 percent of those diagnosed legally deaf-blind have Usher Syndrome, a genetic condition when a person is born deaf or hard of hearing, or with normal hearing and loses vision due to Retinitis Pigmentosa(RP). If you or a loved one is struggling with deaf-blindness the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) offers services such as aiding in finding a job, support groups, educational groups, and provide resources for individuals or families. For more information on Deaf-Blind week, please visit Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
¿Sabías que del 25 de Junio al 1 de Julio es la semana de concientización sobre la Sordoceguera de Helen Keller?
Hay un estimado de 50,000 niños y adultos en la comunidad sordociega que legalmente tienen problemas de visión y audición, pero no todos carecen por completo de vista o audición. Hay miles considerados legalmente sordociegos que han sido diagnosticados con varias condiciones diferentes.
Los estudios muestran que el 50 por ciento de las personas diagnosticadas legalmente sordociegas tienen Síndrome de Usher, una condición genética cuando una persona nace sorda o con problemas de audición, o con audición normal y pierde la visión debido a la Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).
Si usted o un ser querido está luchando contra la sordoceguera, la Fundación Estadounidense para Ciegos (AFB, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece servicios tales como ayuda para encontrar trabajo, grupos de apoyo, grupos educativos y proporciona recursos para individuos o familias. Para obtener más información sobre la semana de la sordoceguera, visite el Centro Nacional Helen Keller para jóvenes y adultos sordociegos.
|
|
Did you know June 12th to the 18th is International Men's Health Week?
Men’s Health Week honors the importance of the health of our male family members. This week was created by Congress in 1994 to bring awareness to preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Men's Health Week provides an opportunity to educate the public about what can be done to improve the state of men's health. Please encourage the men in your life to take care of their medical and mental health, and encourage regular visits to the doctor and healthy eating habits. To learn more about Men's Health Week, visit HERE
¿Sabías que del 12 al 18 de Junio es la semana Internacional de la Salud Masculina?
La Semana de la Salud Masculina honra la importancia de la salud de los miembros masculinos de nuestra familia. Esta semana fue creada por el Congreso en 1994 para generar conciencia sobre los problemas de salud prevenibles y fomentar la detección temprana y el tratamiento de enfermedades entre hombres y niños. La Semana de la Salud Masculina brinda la oportunidad de educar al público sobre lo que se puede hacer para mejorar el estado de salud de los hombres. Anime a los hombres en su vida a cuidar su salud médica y mental, y fomente las visitas regulares al médico y los hábitos alimenticios saludables. Para obtener más información sobre la Semana de la Salud Masculina, visite AQUÍ
|
|
JUNE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
TALLERES & EVENTOS DE JUNIO
|
|
SUPPORT GROUP PICNIC
PICNIC PARA GRUPOS DE APOYO
Saturday, June 3rd, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Sabado, 3 de Junio, 11:30 am a 2:30 pm
Balboa Park, Pavillion 1
Have you attended one of our support groups? Here is an opporunity to connect with families from your group in-person! Please join FFRC for a afternoon in the park for activities, games, and fun! Please bring your own picnic, and we will provide drinks and paper goods. Register HERE
¿Has asistido a uno de nuestros grupos de apoyo? ¡Aquí hay una oportunidad para conectarse con las familias de su grupo en persona! ¡Únase a FFRC para una tarde en el parque para actividades, juegos y diversión! Traiga su propio picnic y le proporcionaremos bebidas y platos y servilletas. Registrar AQUI
|
|
GENERIC SERVICES SERIES WITH
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
IN HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS): 4 PARTS
Monday, June 5th through June 26th
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Join Disability Rights California for the last installment of the series on Generic Services, concluding with a 4 part series on IHSS. The workshops will be hosted by attorney Daniel Hernandez and Mary Rios, Senior Advocate Specialist. Register HERE
The upcoming workshops in this series will be:
Monday, June 5th: IHSS Eligibility, County Assessments & Services
Monday, June 12th: How to Calculate your IHSS Hours
Tuesday, June 20th: Preparing for the Initial Assessment & Annual Reassessment
Monday, June 26th: How to Prepare for an IHSS Appeal
|
|
SERIE DE SERVICIOS GENERICOS CON
DISABILITY RIGHTS CALIFORNIA:
SERVICIOS DE APOYO EN EL HOGAR (IHSS): 4 PARTES
Jueves, 8 de Junio a 29 de Junio, 12:00 pm a 2:00 pm
Únase a Disability Rights California para la última entrega de la serie sobre Servicios genéricos, que concluye con una serie de 4 partes sobre IHSS. Los talleres serán presentados por la Abogada Senior Maria Iriarte y Mary Rios, Defensora Especialista. Registrarse AQUI
Los próximos talleres de esta serie serán:
Jueves, 8 de Junio: Elegibilidad, Evaluaciones y Servicios
Jueves, 15 de Junio: Cómo Calcular las Horas de IHSS
Jueves, 22 de Junio: Preparación para la Evaluación Inicial y la Reevaluación Anual
Jueves, 29 de Junio: Cómo Prepararse para una Apelación de IHSS
|
|
CONSIDERING CONSERVATORSHIP?
GET ANSWERS AT THE LA LAW LIBRARY
Fridays, June 9th & 23rd
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Visit the LA Law Library for these free, first-come, first served clinics presented by attorney Bruce Kaufer from The Conservatorship Center. Learn about the different options available for your loved ones over the age of 18. No advance registration is required
|
|
CSUN SUMMER MOVIE FEST 2023
Wednesday, June 14th
Movies begin at Dusk
The CSUN Associated Students are bringing back Summer Movie Fest, the free outdoor movie night open to the CSUN and the surrounding campus community. Taking place on the Library Lawn, Summer Movie Fest will screen an amazing movie along with activities, food trucks and occasional giveaways.
|
|
CLIENTS' RIGHTS FOR REGIONAL CENTER CONSUMERS
& THEIR FAMILIES
Wednesday, June 14th
11:00 am to 12:30 pm
Join Disability Rights California for this informative presentation that will cover the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act. It will include discussions about client's basic rights to integration, decision-making, and rights in Developmental Centers and Community Care Facilities.
Presented by Wilmary Torres, Attorney/Clients’ Rights Advocate from Disability Rights California Office of Clients’ Right Advocacy (OCRA).
|
|
DERECHOS DE LOS CLIENTES DEL CENTRO REGIONAL
Y SUS FAMILIAS
Miercoles, 21 de Junio
11:00 am a 12:30 pm
La presentación cubrirá los derechos de las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo según la Ley Lanterman. Incluirá discusiones sobre los derechos básicos del cliente a la integración, la toma de decisiones y los derechos en los Centros de Desarrollo y las Instalaciones de Atención Comunitaria.
Presentado por Fátima Pérez, Defensora Asistente de los Derechos de los Clientes de la Oficina de Defensa de los Derechos del Consumidor de Disability Rights California.
|
|
SUMMER EVENTS / EVENTOS DE VERANO |
|
PLAY LA SUMMER 2023
LEARN TO SURF PROGRAM
June to August
Learn to Surf is a program for youth to learn basic ocean safety through surf education. Persons with disabilities are welcome; reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements. Only $10 per session!
|
|
SUMMER HEALTH FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 3rd
10:00 am a 2:00 pm
Join Eisner Health as they host their first San Fernando Valley-based Health Festival to commemorate their new valley locations. There will be free pizza and ice cream, face painting and henna, a bounce house and a 3pt shooting competition. You can receive COVID vaccinations, dental screenings, and blood pressure/anemia screenings.
WHERE / DONDE: Mid-Valley Family YMCA
6901 Lennox Avenue
Van Nuys, CA 91405
|
|
KINDNESS 5K RUN / WALK
Saturday, June 3rd
8:00 am a 12:30 pm
PIERCE COLLEGE STADIUM TRACK
Join LAUSD at Pierce College Stadium Track for fun, music, wellness and art activities! The first 2000 runners to finish will receive a medal and event swag! There will also be student performances and a Health & Wellness Resource Fair.
WHERE / DONDE: 6201 Winnetka Avenue, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
|
|
SUMMER BEACH BUS 2023
June 3rd to September 3rd
The City of Santa Clarita is once again offering rides to Santa Monica and now Ventura County via the 2023 Summer Beach Bus. Operating on Saturdays and Sundays from June 3 through September 3. Summer Beach Bus fares are $3 each way for children and adults, and $1.50 each way for Senior Citizens and persons with disabilities.
La ciudad de Santa Clarita ofrece una vez más paseos a Santa Mónica y el Condado de Ventura a través del autobús de verano de 2023. Abierto los sábados y domingos del 3 de Junio al 3 de Septiembre. Las tarifas del autobús Summer Beach Bus son de $3 cada viaje para niños y adultos, y $1.50 cada viaje para personas mayores y personas con discapacidades.
|
|
42ND ANNUAL CHILDREN'S DEMONSTRATION & FUN DAY
AHEAD WITH HORSES
Saturday, June 10th
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Come visit the beautiful horses and see the children showcase their riding skills and achievements for families and friends. The Demonstration will be from 12 – 2,and the price of your ticket includes lunch.
WHERE: 10157 Johanna Avenue, Shadow Hills, CA 91040
|
|
NAACP SANTA CLARITA 1ST ANNUAL
JUNETEENTH FUNDRAISING CELEBRATION
Saturday, June 16th, 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Valencia
Please SAVE THE DATE for this upcoming Juneteenth event honoring community leaders celebrating freedom and raising funds for future scholarships.
Tickets may be purchased HERE
|
|
JUNETEENTH COMMUNITY CEELBRATION
Saturday, June 17th, 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Pierce College - Rocky Young Park
Join Black in the Valley for this free event at Pierce College. There will be music, activities, vendors, food, giveaways, and lots of fun for the whole family!
|
|
AUTISM RESOURCE PODCAST
hosted by Gilda Evans
If you love podcasts, make sure to check out the Autism Resource Podcast! This podcast can help parents, educators, support staff, and those with different needs become advocates in their community! Ms. Evans discusses how to access and use the resources that are out there.
|
|
SNEAK PEEK AT JULY 2023
AVANCE DEL MES DE JULIO 2023
|
|
CDI BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH & SAFETY FAIR
Saturday, July 15th
SAVE THE DATE! CDI will be hosting their annual "Back to School Health & Safety Fair" on Saturday, July 15th. This event will be held at their Learning Center in Canoga Park. More information coming soon! https://cdikids.org/get-involved/events/
|
|
6TH ANNUAL ROCKIN' RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, July 22nd, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
The 6th Annual Rockin' Resource Fair is back and FREE FOR ALL AT WOODLEY PARK! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family, there will be over 50 special needs vendors, and the first 100 attendees will receive a free Rockin' Resource Fair T-shirt!
WHERE: Woodley Park, Van Nuys
|
|
Support Groups / Grupos de Apoyo |
|
AV Family Focus
Grupo de Apoyo
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales del Valle de Antelope (en español).
Este grupo se juntara por Zoom a las
12:00 pm el 1 de Junio.
Para registrarse llame a (661) 945-9598 o envie un correo electronico a [email protected]
|
|
Parent Check In
and Chat
Join us at 12:30 pm for Parent Check-In and Chat! This is a fun & casual chat where we can listen, share, and discuss what is happening in our lives!
This group will meet on Friday, June 9th and Friday, June 23rd
|
|
El Poder del Amor
y la Paciencia
Grupo de apoyo EN PERSONA para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales.
Este grupo se juntara en persona el 9 de Junio a las 9:30 am.
Localizado en Community Resource Center, 10807 San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331
Para registrarse llame a (818) 677-6854 o envie un correo electronico a Rebeca Diaz
|
|
Mamas Latinas
Grupo de Apoyo
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales del Valle de Antelope y Santa Clarita (en español).
Este grupo se juntara por Zoom a las
11:00 am el
12 de Junio.
Se juntara por Zoom a las 6:00 pm el 26 de Junio.
Para obteren la informacion de Zoom mande un correo electronico a Mayra Lara o llame (661) 270-6546
|
|
El Poder del Amor
y la Paciencia
Grupo de Apoyo para padres de niños con necesidades especiales.
Este grupo se juntara el 23 de Junio,
a las 10:00 am.
Para obteren la informacion de Zoom mande un correo electronico o llame a
(818) 677-6854
|
|
 |
Cultivar y Crecer:
Grupo de Apoyo en Español
Nuestras reuniones ahora tienen lugar en Zoom
- Sea parte de esta gran familia y tomemos un cafecito juntos
- Conozca a otros padres
- Comparta sus experiencias y sus preocupaciones
- Compartiremos recursos disponibles en la comunidad
- Talleres educacionales y eventos especiales
Este grupo se juntara el 23 de Junio a las 6:30 pm.
CONTACTO PARA MAS INFORMACION:
|
|
|
|
Parents of Adult Consumers
This group is for parents and caregivers of adult consumers (age 18+). Everyone is welcome!
This group will meet
on June 28th at 6:30 pm.
|
|
FILIPINO SUPPORT GROUP
Meet other Filipino families, share your experiences, and find out about upcoming events and resources.
This group will not meet in June or July. Save the date for July 22 picnic!
Interested in joining? Please contact Theresa Quary for more information.
|
|
Black & African American Family Focus Support Group
Join us as we come together to create a safe, supportive place to connect with other families of children, young and old, with special needs, to share resources, provide advocacy & to be part of an inclusive community.
This group will not meet over the summer. We will return in September 6th at 6:30 pm.
|
|
Santa Clarita Parent Chat
Connect with other parents of kids with special needs in the Santa Clarita area.
This will not meet over the summer. We will return in September.
|
|
MEET OUR NEW STAFF MEMBERS! |
|
|
Katharyn Sinelli joins FFRC as the Coordinator of our Parent Partners. She is the parent of two children on the autism spectrum and is currently working toward her Doctorate in Education; she is focusing on supports for students with disabilities in higher education. Katharyn also loves spending time in her garden with her family and dog, where they like to keep track of all the different birds that visit! She's very excited to join the Family Focus team! We are excited to have you join us Katharyn!
|
|
|
|
Please welcome Monica Middien as a Parent Community Navigator for FFRC. Monica earned her BA degree in Law and Social Sciences and she has a Associate Teacher Certificate in Child Development. She has many years of classroom experience working with a variety of learners from preschool through college and their families. Monica is mom to a 10 year-old daughter & two dogs. She loves to read, visit museums, and go to the park. Welcome Monica!
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Family Focus
Resource Center out in the community!
May was another busy month for Family Focus Resource Center, and we were so happy to be at so many wonderful community events! The San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley offices both hosted fun playdates with games, snacks, arts & crafts and adorable therapy dogs. Thank you to all the families that came out!
FFRC staff Mayra and Lesney were also out at outreach events such as Dia de Los Ninos in Santa Clarita, while Victoria, Lorena & Michelle worked with families at the Antelope Valley Transition to Adulthood Fair in Lancaster.
Fatima, Mayra, Theresa and Rebeca were also busy in the community at the Joyful Living Resource Fair in Sun Valley, and the Dept. of Mental Health Resource Fair and the Mental Health Parent & Caregiver Summit, both in Sylmar. Theresa closed out the month assisting families at the Lokrantz Transition Fair.
FFRC is looking forward to seeing you in person! Please say hello next time you see us, because we love to meet our families and community partners!
|
|
In Case You Missed It
En Caso que te lo Hayas Perdido
We have many recorded workshops, webinars and instructional videos available to watch on demand on the Family Focus Resource Center YouTube channel. Click here to watch; make sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss any new videos!
RECENTLY ADDED:
- The Basics of Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal Waivers
- Special Needs Planning: What you Need to Know
RECIENTEMENTE AÑADIDO:
- Información Básica sobre Medi-Cal
- Exenciones del Medi-Cal incluyendo el DD Waiver (aveces referido como Medi-cal Waiver)
- Planeación de Necesidades Especiales: Lo que Necesitas Saber
Tenemos muchos talleres grabados, seminarios web y videos instructivos disponibles para ver a su convenencia en el canal de YouTube de Family Focus Resource Center. Haga clic AQUI para ver. ¡Asegúrese de suscribirse al canal para no perderse ningún video nuevo!
|
|
Our offices are open and we are available to meet with you in person. We ask that you please call our offices to check office hours, as schedules may vary. We look forward to continuing to assist you!
Nuestras oficinas están abiertas y estamos disponibles para reunirnos con usted en persona. Le pedimos que llame a nuestras oficinas para verificar el horario de atención, ya que los horarios pueden variar. ¡Esperamos continuar ayudándolos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
