May 2025

Mayo 2025

Generic Services 2025 Virtual Workshop Series

Medi-cal Basics / Medi-Cal Waiver

Monday, May 5 / Monday, May 19

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join FFRC and Disability Rights California as we present the 2025 Generic Services virtual workshop series. Attend one or attend the entire series! Please be aware of different start times for June IHSS series! 

For questions please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu.

Register Here

IEP Servicioa Genéricos 2025 Serie de Talleres Virtuales

Conceptos básicos de Medi-cal / Exención de Medi-al

Martes 6 de Mayo / Martes 20 de Mayo

11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Únase a FFRC y a Disability Rights California mientras presentamos la serie de talleres virtuales sobre Servicios Genéricos 2025. ¡Asista a uno o a toda la serie! Tenga en cuenta los diferentes horarios de inicio para la serie de IHSS en junio.

Para preguntas, comuníquese con Fátima en maria.castaneda@csun.edu

Regístrese Aquí

IEP Essentials: Empowering & Preparing Parents for their child’s IEP

Wednesday, May 14

12:00 pm to 1:30 pm

This monthly training will help parents learn basic information about the IEP, to more advanced strategies on steps you can take when you don’t agree with your IEP. Participating parents will receive a FREE digital download to help you create your IEP binder at home!

For more information, please contact Diana at diana.chulak@csun.edu

To register, please visit Here

Preparando y Empoderando a los Padres para el IEP de sus Hijos

Jueves, 15 de mayo

12:00 pm a 1:30 pm

Esta entrenamiento mensual ayudará a aprender información básica acerca del IEP, al igual que estrategias más avanzadas sobre los pasos que puede tomar cuando está en desacuerdo con su IEP.  ¡Los padres participantes recibirán una copia digital GRATUITA para ayudarle a crear su portofolio

del IEP en casa!

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Fatima

maria.castaneda@csun.edu

Regístrese para este taller en Zoom Aquí

Picturing Success: Using Visual Supports

to Enhance Learning in Children

Éxito con Ayuda Visual: Uso de Apoyos Visuales

para Mejorar el Aprendizaje en los Niños

Thursday, May 15 / Jueves, 15 de Mayo

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join CAPTAIN’s Super 14 representatives from AV SELPA, SCV SELPA, FFRC, and NLACRC for practical strategies and support in creating visual schedules which can help our children learn.This presentation will be presented in English with Spanish translation.

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Únase a los representantes del Super 14 de CAPTAIN, integrado por AV SELPA, SCV SELPA, FFRC y NLACRC para obtener estrategias prácticas y apoyo para crear horarios visuales que ayuden a nuestros niños a aprender. Esta presentación se presentará en inglés con traducción al español.

Register / Registrese Here / Aqui

Alternative Pathways to a High School Diploma

Caminos Alternativos para Obtener un Diploma de Escuela Secundaria

Tuesday, June 3 / Martes, 3 de Junio

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Join Stephanie Coleman from the Sacramento County Office of Education as she presents this informative workshop on how your child can obtain their high school diploma.

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Únase a Stephanie Coleman de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Sacramento mientras presenta este taller informativo sobre cómo su hijo puede obtener su diploma de escuela secundaria.

Register / Registrese Here / Aqui

May Support Groups /

Mayo Grupos de Apoyo

Armenian Parent Connection

Thursday, May 1

6:30pm via Zoom

Meet other parents and caregivers in the NLACRC area. Find out about Regional Center services and other family supports.

Please register here: Armenian Parent Connection

El Poder Del Amor y La Paciencia - En Persona

Viernes, 9 de mayo

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Grupo de Apoyo en persona para Padres con Hijos de Necesidades Especiales (español). Las reuniones son presenciales el segundo viernes de cada mes de 9:30 am a 11:00am.

Dirección: Community Resource Center LA Care 7868 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402



Para más información llame al (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu

Parents of Adult Consumers

Wednesday, May 21

6:30 pm

Join us for a support group just for parents and caregivers of adult North Los Angeles County Regional Center consumers. This group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

This month's topic: Understanding Signs and Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, and Low Self-Esteem presented by Ebony Wilson, LCSW

To register please

contact Victoria at victoria.berrey@csun.edu

AV Together We Shine Support Group

Wednesday, May 21

10:00 am

Join us to connect in-person with other families in a safe & supportive environment for families of children and young adults with disabilities. Together, we will share resources and experiences, creating an inclusive community for everyone.

To register or for further questions, email Wendy at wendy.hall@csun.edu

El Poder Del Amor y La Paciencia - De Zoom

Viernes, 23 de Mayo

9:30 am – 11:00 am

Un grupo de apoyo para padres con hijos con necesidades especiales en español.Las reuniones son via Zoom el cuarto viernes de cada mes de 10:00 am a 11:00 am.



Para más información llame al (818) 677-6854 o rebeca.diaz@csun.edu

May is... Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Every year during the month of May, NAMI joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in the U.S. affected by mental illness. To learn more about how to help or raise awareness, please visit: May Mental Health Awareness Month

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Mayo es... el mes de la concientización sobre la salud mental

El Mes de la Concientización sobre la Salud Mental se celebra en los EE. UU. desde 1949. Cada año, durante el mes de mayo, NAMI se une al movimiento nacional para crear conciencia sobre la salud mental. Juntos, luchamos contra el estigma, brindamos apoyo, educamos al público y abogamos por políticas que apoyen a los millones de personas en los EE. UU. afectadas por enfermedades mentales. Para obtener más información sobre cómo ayudar o crear conciencia, visite: La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina

May is... International 5P- Syndrome Awareness Month

Each year in the United States, approximately 50 to 60 children are born with 5p- Syndrome (five p minus), also known as Cat Cry Syndrome or Cri du Chat Syndrome. 5p- Syndrome is characterized at birth by a high pitched cry, low birth weight, poor muscle tone, microcephaly, and potential medical complications. “5p-” is a term used by geneticists to describe a portion of chromosome number five that is missing in these individuals. 5p deletion is a spectrum disorder. To learn more about how to help or raise awareness, please visit; 5P-syndrome

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Mayo es... El Mes Internacional de Concientización sobre el síndrome 5P-

Cada año en los Estados Unidos, aproximadamente de 50 a 60 niños nacen con el Síndrome 5p- (cinco p menos), también conocido como Síndrome del Grito del Gato o Síndrome del Cri du Chat. El síndrome 5p- se caracteriza al nacer por un llanto agudo, bajo peso al nacer, tono muscular deficiente, microcefalia y posibles complicaciones médicas. "5p-" es un término utilizado por los genetistas para describir una porción del cromosoma número cinco que falta en estos individuos. La deleción 5p es un trastorno del espectro.Para obtener más información sobre cómo ayudar o crear conciencia, visite el Síndrome 5P-

Community Events/

Eventos Comunitarios

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Happy Birthday! / Feliz Cumpleaños!

April Events / Eventos de Abril

7th Annual Rockin' Resource Fair

April 6

Fatima attended the 7th Annual Rockin' Resource Fair! It was great event: Celebrating Inclusion for Everyone, with more than 50 vendors and a wonderful opportunity to connect with professionals and with other parents.

Wellness Fair Open House at Haddon Ave Elementary

April 8

Fatima attended the Wellness Fair Open House at Haddon Avenue Elementary School. So many families attended: Haddon had music, and about 15 vendors were present to give resources to all the families.

Sendak Elementary Open House

April 10

Fatima attended the Open House event, "Bring Your Parent to School Day," at Sendak Elementary School. She said it was a nice experience— and she was able to collect 35 signatures!

Life After HS Miller Fair

April 8

Tim attended the Life After HS Miller Fair and gave a presentation for parents about FFRC to a large crowd of families. He had a great time at our table with Theresa, and shared how FFRC can help during transition, and informed them about upcoming support groups, workshops, our resource library and direct parent-to-parent support.

Annabelle Godwin Family Play Day

April 12

Tessie and Tim said they had lots of fun at the Annabelle Godwin Family Play Day! They offered various resources and information and connected with families and professionals. It was a great turn-out with beautiful weather. The Zumba class and Indigenous Dance group was a favorite amongst everyone. Tim says he loved the daycare featuring the workers in their sunflower headpieces.

Antelope Valley CSC Open House

April 21 & 22

Our Antelope Valley office welcomed the Lancaster CSC's to their office to update them on available resources and support groups that they can share with the families they serve. It was so great meeting so many CSC's and we hope they visit Wendy, Samantha and Lilah again soon!

Filipino Support Group Potluck

April 21

The Filipino Support Group in-person potluck was a major success! There was lots of delicious foods. Around 50 people were served and the families had fun mingling and seeing each other in-person.

Bakersfield Rally to Save Medicaid

April 24

This was an incredible day with a full turnout in Bakersfield from the community. Theresa met up with NLACRC Executive Director Angela-Johnson Pao and with a mom from our Black and African American Support Group and her son. She also saw our friends from Special Needs Network. It is so amazing to see the community turn up for such an important cause.

Kindness Heals Event

April 25

The event took place at Challenger Middle School in Lancaster. Alongside the vendors with various resources available, there was also a talent show, scavenger hunt, and presentations on anti-bullying, recognizing healthy and unhealthy behaviors in friendships/relationships, and a violence prevention segment which were all extremely informative. Lilah enjoyed talking with the families and making connections! 

SFV Delta Sorority Health Fair

April 26

Fatima and Theresa stopped by the San Fernando Valley Delta Sorority Health Fair in Pacoima! They saw some new and some familar faces. Thank you to the SFV Delta Sorority for hosting a great event.

Help Group Resource Fair

April 27

The Help Group Resource Fair was a day full of fun. Theresa caught up with Ron Epstein from LA Parent, one of the sponsors of the Help Group Resource Fair. It was an incredible turnout! Special shoutout to the Help Group for putting on such an amazing day with lots of great services and resources.

CSC Open House Chatsworth

April 29 & 30

The CSC Open House at our Chatsworth office was an exciting day meeting new service coordinators, sharing resources, explaining our services, and getting to know our NLACRC community better! If you stopped by, thanks so much for meeting us and we hope to see you at our again office soon!

Don't miss out! / ¡No te lo pierdas!

Connect with us / Conecta con nosotros

Family Focus Resource Center 818-677-6854 | family.focus@csun.edu | www.csun.edu/family-focus-resource-center