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Amy Holbert, LISW-CP, MSW Jena Martin, CCLS, CPLCExecutive Director Directorof Special Populations and Quality
Engaging Families:Ideas and Resources for Families of
Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Objectives• Learner will recognize the importance of
involving families in a mutually beneficial partnership between themselves, their child, and healthcare professionals
• Participants will gain knowledge of the unique issues that affect families who have children with disabilities and special healthcare needs
• Learner will gain practical ideas for creating a positive partnership with parents of children who have special medical healthcare needs
My Story
Family ConnectionS O U T H C A R O L I N A
Parent Support Connection:One-on-one support for parents/caregivers of a child with a disability by a trained Parent Navigator.
Healthcare Connection: Assistance with Medicaid, TEFRA, appeals and managed care information.
Education Connection:
Workshops, webinars, online
trainings
Training Connection: Provide training opportunities for family members, professionals and self advocates throughout the state.
Advocacy Connection: Self-advocacy training, leadership opportunities for parents and youth.
www.FamilyConnectionSC.org
Services We Provide
www.FamilyConnectionSC.org
Why is Family Engagement Important?
Promotes:• Social, • Emotional,• Physical, • Academic • Occupational growth of children and youth
Leads to better health & post-school outcomes.
“us on behalf of them”…“us versus them”… “us with them”…
How would you describe attitudes about parental involvement and family engagement Yours?Your organization?Your families?