NOVEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER



The staff at ASCF would like to wish all our families, friends, and colleagues a very happy, safe, and healthy Thanksgiving!


Please take a moment to enjoy our November 2026 newsletter, which includes information about additional activities and exciting happenings within our community.


ASCF is pleased to announce the redesigning of our Instagram page. Please check it out:


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Santa Is Coming to Town!


Saturday, December 5, 2026, at

the Almond Branch Church

184 Marshall Hill Road

West Milford, NJ


We'll you at 2:00-4:30 pm.

Please register here.



Our snow date is Sunday, December 13, 2026, with the time to be determined.


Additional details and updates will also be available on the ASCF website at www.ascfamily.org.


From all of us at ASCF, we wish our wonderful readers and their families a joyful Thanksgiving and a happy holiday season filled with warmth, happiness, and special moments with loved ones!


Sincerely,


The ASCF Staff


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

You can round up your purchases to whole dollars with a designation that the change is for ASCF. For more information and to register, please click on the button below.
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FREE VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS


Our FREE workshops are open to all families, professionals and caregivers!


For more information about our workshops, please visit our website by clicking the link below.

Understanding Your Coverage

NJ FamilyCare, Medicaid and DDD


Tuesday, November 20, 2026

7:00-8:00 pm


To register please click on the button below.
Understanding Your Coverage


The workshop below is presented by an Attorney at the Law Firm of Hinkle, Prior, Fischer & Oberweis.



Turning 18: What Every Parent of a Child with Disabilities Needs to Know


Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 6:30 pm/via Zoom


The presenter will be Julia Fox, J.D.


Click on the button below to register.
Turning 18
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From Early Intervention to Preschool

Getting Services Started and Surviving the Age 3 Transition


Wednesday, December 9, 2026

7:00-800 pm


To register please click on the button below.
Early Intervention to Preschool
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VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS


DAD CHAT


Join this virtual Dad's group on the second Monday of each month at 8:00 pm. 


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 above for more information on our website.

ACTIVITIES

To register for the Gaming Club, please click on the button below the flyer.
Register for Gaming

RESOURCES

“What Youth Want VR Professionals to Know”


Shares practical guidance for strengthening communication, building trust, supporting self-determination, and making services more meaningful to young people. Check it out:


https://raisecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/What-Youth-Want-VR-Professionals-To-Know-YETI-GRAPHIC-VERSION.pdf 


JUNE 2026 EDITION OF PRISE

Parental Rights In Special Education


Click on the button below to view the new edition of PRISE:
PRISE

A GUIDE TO AUTISM


The link below was provided by the State of NJ Department of Development Disabilities


Click on the button to view the A Guide to Autism
Guide to Autism

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.


Funded in part by the US Department of Education



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