to assist families raising children with disabilities and special - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Connecticut Family Support Network exists to assist families raising children with disabilities and special heathcare needs.

 The Network exists across Connecticut serving 6 regions.  The CTFSN is the family support organization for the CT Medical Home Initiative providing support to families and professionals.  We have 10 staff that do specialty coordination related to; ◦ Early Dental Care ◦ Medical Home ◦ Transition ◦ Autism Spectrum Disorder ◦ Deaf/Hard of Hearing

CTFSN – A Central Point of Advocacy Families Community Legislative Based Branch Programs CTFSN Private Executive Branch Agencies State Schools Agencies Health Professionals /Medical Homes

 21 support groups held across the state each month.  Annual Trainings include but not limited to; ◦ Toilet Training ◦ One Voice Conference ◦ Summer Camps/Recreational Programs Training  Support Groups include but not limited to; ◦ Caring for the Caregiver ◦ Spanish Speaking ◦ Dad’s Night Out ◦ Autism Specific Groups ◦ Apraxia Support Group ◦ Open Play/Support

 Reports are submitted to the CT Department of Public Health. ◦ Data Includes Quantitative and Qualitative Information for Jan – March 2013:  31 Support Groups (380 Participants)  3 ASD-Specific  9 Open Play/Support Groups  2 Apraxia Groups  1 Dad’s Night Out Group  186 Autism Related Contacts (e.g., One on One Support, Summer Camp, Support Group/Training, Behavioral Workshop)  39 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Related Contacts  23 Resource Fairs, Trainings, Conferences and Meetings that were Sponsored by or Attended by CTFSN Staff with 581 Attendees at these Events  8 Early Dental Care Related Contacts