Special Connection November 2025 Newsletter

November 2025 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

The Association Staff and I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

ASCF understands that some families may be facing challenging times. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us — we have resources available to help.

We invite you to register for our upcoming Holiday Party on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (with a snow date of Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.).

Please continue reading our newsletter for more details about how to register for the Holiday Party as well as information on the virtual trainings happening throughout November and December.

For additional updates and resources, visit our website at www.ascfamily.org.

Sincerely,

The ASCF Staff

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

"HOLIDAY PARTY!!"

RSVP TO THE HOLIDAY PARTY!!

FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

To register for any or all 3 of the workshops below:

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 below or www.ascfamily.org

POSITIVE CHILD PROFILE

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will be mailed the morning of the event)

TIERED SUPPORTS - I&RS

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will emailed to you the morning of the event.

PERSON CENTERED APPROACH

POST SECONDARY TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Time: 7:30-8:30

Location: Online (Zoom Link will 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.

JOIN MOM SQUAD

This virtual group meets every Thursday from 6-7:30 pm

Share the joys and challenges of raising a child or children with special needs in a positive, supportive environment focused around your concerns.

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

RESOURCES

ACT EARLY - EARLY DEVELOPMENT DETECTION

Early childhood development encompasses the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth of children from birth to age eight. It's a crucial period where foundational skills, knowledge, and behaviors are established, shaping a child's future trajectory. This development is influenced by a complex interplay of genetics, environment, and experiences, particularly during the first few years of life. By acting early, click on the link below to read this article from the Boogs Center at Rugters University to access the resource toolkit and understand the importance of your child's early development. Click the link below for more information:

Resilience Toolkit

Visit our Website

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.