Education Workshops

 

Hello everyone.

Listed below are two workshops pertaining to transition age youth and access to services.  Please pass along this information to any families who may be interested.

Thanks!

 

 

Stephanie Sabulis, M.Ed

Education Coordinator, Family Networks

Northeast Behavioral Health 

Cape Ann Department of Children and Families

45 Congress Street  

Salem, MA  01970

978-825-3914

978-825-9091 Fax

www.nebhealth.org

 

 

 

 

 

EMARC Family Resource Center presents two workshops for families with Transition age young adults: Held at:  Malden High School, Cafeteria  (77 Salem Street, Malden)    Tuesday, MARCH 6TH: Eligibility, MASSCAP and an Overview of Adult Agencies Tuesday, APRIL 3rd: Self-Determination, Medicaid Waivers, Self-Directed Supports  5:30-7:30 pm $5 per workshop...scholarships are available! Malden residents will be able to attend at no cost, thanks to a grant from Wal-Mar! t.  *Pre-registration is required - contact us for details. Light Refreshments will be provided.  What services and supports can you expect for your child when they graduate or age out of the school system?  Will they be eligible for adult services and supports from DDS? How does the adult system work? Don't wait until it is too late to begin planning for your child's transition.  These workshops are a must for parents whose kids are between 14 and 21 years old! Workshop Agendas:  March 6th - Eligibility, MASSCAP, an overview of Adult Agencies This training will provide paren! ts and professionals with an understanding of the Eligibility process,! an explanation of the MASSCAP skills assessment which helps to determine eligibility, and an overview of the various adult provider agencies and the services and supports they offer. Presented by: Victor Hernandez, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, DDS and statewide coordinator for MA Ch. 688 (Turning 22) April 3rd - Self-Determination, Medicaid Waivers, Self-Directed Supports This training will enable parents to understand the importance of helping their children learn to make decisions, become strong self-advocates, make choices and be as independent as possible. It will also explain the new Medicaid Waiver system and how services and supports are affected by them. In addition, the concept of self-directe! d supports will be explained. Presented by: Pat Pakos, Transition Specialist, The Arc of Massachusetts Register via email to: mfaugno@theemarc.org Questions, scholarships, or phone registrations: Contact Michelle Faugno at 781-942-4888 x4018

EMARC 20 Gould Street Reading, MA  01867 781-942-4888 www.theemarc.org