01/11 Public Benefits for Children with Disabilities with Gail Havelick, Department of Public Health
LEVENTHAL - SIDMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
333 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
6:30 networking and registration, 7:00 p.m. workshop
Families who have children with special medical needs may assume that public government benefit programs are only available to those with low incomes or no insurance coverage. However, a family with a child who has special health care needs and is enrolled in private health insurance may still qualify for public benefit programs that provide additional health coverage and, at times, a monthly cash benefit. This workshop will provide information about the complex system that families rely on to finance health care for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Gail, a Public Benefits Specialist, will provide up-to-date training and information as federal and state laws and regulations change. WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY DAVID DINES OF SUMMIT MORTGAGE. Pre- registration fees: Yesodot's ASD Moms group members FREE; $7 for paid-up Yesodot members and Friends; $10 for others; $15 at the door.
01/18 Parent-to-Parent Support Group: Building Resilience in Families Challenged by Disability
LEVENTHAL - SIDMAN JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
333 Nahanton Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Building on last year's support group, "Healing Through the Dark Emotions," Yesodot will continue its ongoing parent support meetings, now entitled "Building Resilience". The group gives parents the opportunity to assist each other through the emotional challenges of parenting a child with a disability. Format: monthly meetings led by Yesodot Family Support/TRANSITION Coordinator Leslie Ostrow, PhD, alternating with parent member led meetings. Pre-registration fees: $5 for paid-up Yesodot members and Friends; $10 for others; $15 at the door.
