Special Connection March 2026 Newsletter

March 2026 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

ASCF continues to move forward by offering a variety of workshops, support, and resources. Our parent consultants are here to guide you and your child(ren) throughout your special education journey.

If you have a youth preparing to transition out of the educational system, additional workshops will be available soon.

Fathers looking for support can connect with Dennis by emailing dennis@ascfamily.org or by registering for Dad Chat through the same email address. Wishing you a healthy, safe, and enjoyable March! 🌷

Sincerely,

The ASCF Staff

Julie, Terry, Tammi, Meredith, Dennis, Sean, Phoebe, Corie and Matthew

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

To register for any or all of the workshops click on the button below to register on Eventbrite.

Open to all families and caregivers!

For more information about our workshops, please visit our website by clicking the link at the bottom of the newsletter.

GOALS, NEEDS AND PLAAFP - ESY (SUMMER CAMP RESOURCES)

(PLAAFP=Present Levels of Academic Achievement & Functional Performance)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.)

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TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

NAVIGATING LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.)

MEDICAID & SOCIAL SECURITY

WHAT EVERY FAMILY WITH A DISABLED CHILD SHOULD KNOW!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Location: Online (A zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the event.)

VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS

DAD CHAT

Join this virtual Dad's group on the third Monday of each month.

Please email Dennis at dennis@ascfamily.org or call us at

973-728-8744

with your email address and phone number to register.

Click the button at the bottom of the page for more information on our website.

RESOURCES

NJIDA, FDU and Decoding Dyslexia Parent Literacy Summit

Hosed by: NJIDA, FDU, and Decoding Dyslexia.

This is an in-person presentation Please see the registration for more information and fees.

WOODLAND SQUARE

New affordable apartments in Park Ridge, Bergen County, NJ. The deadline to apply to Woodland Square in Park Ridge is April 20th, 2026 at 1:00PM ET.

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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.