Family Support Network: November 2025 Meetings and Workshops

Jody Miller
Oct 23
3 min read

Updated: Oct 30

Have you seen our new events & meetings webpage?

In an effort to simplify and streamline the information we share with you, we are now sharing all of our meetings, workshops, and community events in one place. Check out the new webpage to see all the great things being offered throughout our region.

Smart Start/licc meetings

Local Interagency Coordinating Councils (LICCs) are community-based advisory groups made up of local service providers and parents working together to make sure that all families know about early intervention services.

Here is a list of the meetings happening in November.

Cherokee County - Nov 05 | 1 PM | Join Meeting Here

Radon Awareness with NC Radiation Protection Section

Clay County - Nov 06 | 1:30 PM | Join Meeting Here

Radon Awareness with NC Radiation Protection Section

Graham County - Nov 13 | 9:30 AM | Join Meeting Here

Fighting Youth Tobacco & Vaping

Haywood County - Nov 19 | 10:30 AM | Join Meeting Here

Health Insurance Marketplace Updates

Jackson County - Nov 12 | 12:00 PM | Join Meeting Here

Radon Safety and Crisis Support for Children and Families

Learn more about November Smart Start/LICC Meetings

Caregiver connections

Family Support Network Caregiver Connections is a support group for caregivers raising a child with special needs which can be physical, behavioral, or medical as well as foster, adoptive or kinship families.

Here are the workshops happening in November.

Supporting Individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Strategies for Service Providers

Nov 04 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Sylva

Nov 15 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Sylva

Nov 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Waynesville

Did you know that in the United States, 1 in 7 pregnancies are exposed to alcohol?

Prenatal alcohol exposure can result in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), a brain-based disability that has a wide range of effects that last a lifetime. Current research estimates that as many as 1 in 20 children in North Carolina have FASD.

Unfortunately, this disorder is often not diagnosed, impacting how those with FASD live, learn, and succeed.

Register for one of these sessions to hear about fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) and how Proof Alliance NC helps providers with prevention strategies in a variety of settings.

Presentations will be delivered as hybrid events; in-person and virtually.

workshops

Here are the workshops happening in November.

Take Control of Your Money: Free Personal Budgeting Workshop

Monday, Nov 10 | Virtual or in Sylva (by request)

Building Connections: Strategies to Overcome Social Isolation

Thursday, Nov 13 | 7 PM | Virtual Workshop

Learn more about November Workshops

Virtual Workshop:Becoming a Leadership Influencer

In collaboration with the NC Department of Health and Human Services and Family & Children’s Resource Program, Family Support Network of North Carolina will be offering this free virtual workshop.

Are you a parent who

・Wants more tools to advocate for your child?

・Wants a seat at the table to influence change?

・Wants to make a difference in your community?

This workshop is for you!

BECOMING A LEADERSHIP INFLUENCER

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 | 10:00AM-12:00PM | VIRTUAL

This Workshop will help you:

・Understand the basics of community boards and committees

・Gain insight on using your family s story to spark change

Regional Resources & Support

Here is a PDF of additional support from organizations throughout our region.

For questions or more information about Family Support Network, please reach out to Jody Miller at jmiller@rapc.org.