Special Connection January 2026 Newsletter

JANUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents & Friends,

All of us at ASCF would like to extend our best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.

As we begin 2026, we are excited to share that a variety of workshops are planned with our trainer, Meredith. Our Dad Chat program continues to thrive, with new Dad Chat podcasts coming soon, along with upcoming Mama Maria podcasts. We look forward to sharing these new offerings with you.

Please stay connected by reading our e-newsletters and visiting our website at www.ascfamily.org for the latest updates and resources.

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.

CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Time: 7:300-8:30

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

DEMYSTIFYING SPECIAL EDUCATION

"What Every Family Needs to Know"

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

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

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

DISCIPLINE/SEL

(Social Emotional Learning)

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Time: 7:00-8:00 p

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.

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

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.