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- US Department of Education Issues Resource Document That Discourages Restraint and Seclusion
- Financial Assistance for Children’s Health Care cost
- Family-driven care training, May 24th, 2012, 9am-4pm.
- Join us for Parent/Caregiver Leadership Training, May 18 & 19, 2012. See flyer for more information. If you are a parent wanting to strengthen your advocacy skills to benefit your family as well as helping others. Please join us for this free training.
- Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 6th- 12th, 2012
- Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) application deadline extended to May 1, 2012
- FUN DAY at The Park Postponed
- If you or your child are a Medicaid recipient please read this important Message about your personal information:
- NIMH articles of interest for April & May
- The Developing Brain: What It Means For Treating Adolescents
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US Department of Education Issues Resource Document That Discourages Restraint and Seclusion
U.S. Department of Education Issues Resource Document that Discourages Restraint and Seclusion May 15, 2012 Contact: Press Office, (202) 401-1576, press@ed.gov Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a publication that outlines principles for educators, parents and other stakeholders … Continue reading
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Financial Assistance for Children’s Health Care cost
Families In Need of Financial Assistance for Their Child’s Healthcare Costs The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not … Continue reading
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Family-driven care training, May 24th, 2012, 9am-4pm.
The importance of parent-professional collaboration in service provision for children with serious emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders. For more information please click on the link below. Family Driven Care Flyer
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Join us for Parent/Caregiver Leadership Training, May 18 & 19, 2012. See flyer for more information. If you are a parent wanting to strengthen your advocacy skills to benefit your family as well as helping others. Please join us for this free training.
Parent Leadership Training · Is your child challenging you and school officials? · Does your child have difficulty at school? Is he/she frequently sent home or suspended? · Do you suspect that your child has been using drugs, alcohol or … Continue reading
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week May 6th- 12th, 2012
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK (CMHAW)- May 6-12 Check out the CMHAW information under the CMH Week tab on the bar above… CMHAW 2012 Toolkit and Poster now available! Also information for ordering green ribbons, pins and bracelets. Order … Continue reading
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Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) application deadline extended to May 1, 2012
What is the South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum? The SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is three-day program for students with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school and community. YLF is for high school juniors and seniors … Continue reading
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FUN DAY at The Park Postponed
With much regret we must postpone the Fun Day at the Park for the Special Needs Population schedule for Saturday, April 28 at Caughman Park. We will reschedule the event and hopefully you will be a vital resource in making … Continue reading
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If you or your child are a Medicaid recipient please read this important Message about your personal information:
South Carolina medicaid agency announces improper release of beneficiary information. Please click on the link below for an important message. scdhhs-packet-important message
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NIMH articles of interest for April & May
HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND COMBAT STRESS Experiencing stress as a result of combat is common. Open communication can help family members cope with challenges before, during, and after deployments. http://www.realwarriors.net/podcasts/episode011 For other articles of interst please click the link below … Continue reading
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The Developing Brain: What It Means For Treating Adolescents
In honor of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a panel of children’s mental health experts who will discuss research findings related to teen brain development, cognition, emotional and behavioral growth, … Continue reading
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