10.02.24 | 1:00p | RAPC-Murphy Office
141 Peachtree St, Suite #5, Professional Building, Murphy
Join us to receive an update on the Parents as Teachers program, an in-home visitation program that helps families with childhood development in children from prenatal to kindergarten.
We will also hear about the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Help Line which helps families of children with special health care needs find resources and services, as well as help with Medicaid eligibility and coverage.
10.03.24 | 1:30p | Clay County Board of Education
154 Yellow Jacket Dr, Hayesville , Meeting held in Board Room
Join us to receive an update on the Parents as Teachers program, an in-home visitation program that helps families with childhood development in children from prenatal to kindergarten.
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​Also hear from Vaya Health services such as the difference between Tailored Plans and Standard Plans, System of Care, Care Management and Care Coordination, Innovations Waiver, Registry of Unmet Needs, and some other programs/services.
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We will also be discussing the children’s fair, and Cookies with Santa.
10.10.24 | 9:30a | Graham Schools Central Office
52 Moose Branch Rd, Robbinsville
Join us as we learn about the Teen Pregnancy services offered by DSS, as well as other resources available and guidance on reducing the number of teen pregnancies.
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​Legal Aid of NC will provide information about Open Enrollment for the Healthcare Market Place such as when it starts and ends and how to find help to enroll.
10.16.24 | 10:30a | RAPC-Waynesville Office
367 Dellwood City Road, Building C, Suite C-2, Waynesville
Agenda: October
Minutes: September
Come hear about the services provided by the Children’s Developmental Services Agency and learn about the transitioning to Preschool Services.
A Roll and Read planning meeting will immediately follow the conclusion of the team meeting.
10.09.24 | 12:00p | Children’s Developmental Services Agency
87 Bonnie Lane, Sylva
Join us to receive an update on the Parents as Teachers program, an in-home visitation program that helps families with childhood development in children from prenatal to kindergarten.
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We will also learn about post adoptive services provided by Children’s Hope Alliance.
A Roll and Read planning meeting will immediately follow the conclusion of the team meeting.
10.24.24 | 12:30p | Macon Program for Progress Training Annex
82 E Orchard View Lane, Franklin (top of the hill)
Agenda: October
Minutes: September
Learn about the programs offered through Youth Villages such as Multi-Systemic Therapy, Intercept, and High Fidelity Wrap Around. Additionally, gain a better understanding of the referral process.
10.23.24 | 12:00p | Hope Center
86 Elk Crossing Lane, Cherokee
Agenda: October
Minutes: September
Join us in Cherokee to learn about the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Help Line. This service helps find resources and services for families of children with special health care needs. Families can also turn to CYSHCN to receive help with Medicaid eligibility and coverage.
Lunch will be served at 11:30a.
This is meeting is in-person only.
10.08.24 | 10:00a | Swain Family Resource Center
300 Hughes Branch Rd, Bryson City
Come hear about the services provided by the Children’s Developmental Services Agency and learn about the transitioning to Preschool Services.
Caregiver Connections
Family Support Network Caregiver Connections is a support group for caregivers raising a child with special needs. Whether those needs are physical, behavioral, or medical, this group is available to support foster, adoptive or kinship families.
This month, we will discuss applying for Medicaid. Together we will look at how to apply, required documents, and the application process.
Join In-person or virtually. RSVP is required 1 day prior to group meeting indicating if attending in person or virtually to jmiller@rapc.org. Link to join virtually will be sent after RSVP is received.
Cherokee County
October 2, 2024 | 3:30p
Region A Partnership for Children - Murphy Office
141 Peachtree St, Suite #5, Professional Building, Murphy
Haywood County
October 16, 2024 | 6:00p
Region A Partnership for Children - Waynesville Office
367 Dellwood City Road, Building C, Suite C-2, Waynesville
Jackson County
October 5, 2024 | 9:00a
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
87 Bonnie Lane, Sylva
Parent Mentor Training
Part 1--October 02, 2024 / Part 2--October 10, 2024
6 pm to 7:30 pm | RAPC - Murphy Office
141 Peachtree St, Ste. #5, Professional Building, Murphy
Part 1--October 12, 2024 / Part 2--October 19, 2024
9 am to 10:30 am | Children’s Developmental Services Agency
87 Bonnie Lane, Sylva
Part 1--October 29, 2024 / Part 2--October 31, 2024
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm | RAPC - Waynesville Office
367 Dellwood City Rd, Building c, Ste C-2, Waynesville
RSVP is required one day prior to the date of Part 1. Training will be cancelled if no RSVPs are received. Click below to RSVP. Please include names of those attending.
The Parent Mentor Orientation Training is for caregivers who have experience navigating systems and understand the unique experience of raising a child with a disability, mental health challenge, or special healthcare needs.
Caregivers who are raising other kin’s children, grandparents raising grandchildren, or foster families are also welcome to take this training.
This training offers:
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Specifics in cultural competency
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Navigating grief
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Arriving at hope
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Meeting caregivers where they are, and a chance to share stories
Caregivers trained as parent mentors offer the valuable support of a listening ear and a caring connection to other caregivers who may be struggling with their own experiences.
This is a specialized two-part training. Part 1 consists of watching videos. Part 2 will consist of a PowerPoint presentation. Interested caregivers must complete Part 1 before completing part 2.
