Smart Start/LICC meetings for November 2025
- Jody Miller
- Oct 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 29
The Family Support Network invites you to be a voice in your community. Here are the upcoming Smart Start Local Interagency Coordinating Council meetings for our region.
what is The family support network (FSN) of Region A?
The Family Support Network (FSN) of Region A is a parent-to-parent program serving families of children with special needs (physical, behavioral, medical, foster/adoptive, kinship) or health concerns. FSN serves Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary (EBCI).
The program offers one-to-one matching of caregivers of children with special needs, support groups (Caregiver Connections), support parent coaching (Parent Mentor Orientation Training), education groups, information and resources, and a monthly newsletter.
There is no right or wrong time to reach out for support. Help can be provided at birth or at time of diagnosis, when dealing with education challenges, when planning your child’s future, when you are new to the community, at time of illness, crisis, or transition, or when you need to talk to someone who have “been there, done that” in your journey. When you are ready to reach out for support, Family Support Network of Region A is here to help. Free support for all ages.
November Meetings
Cherokee County
11.05.25 | 1:00 pm
Region A Partnership for Children
141 Peachtree Street, Suite #5, Professional Bldg, Murphy
Join Meeting Online or In-Person
Radon Awareness in NC
Did you know that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer?
Protecting your family starts at home.
Join the LICC this month to learn about a critical, new statewide program from the NC Radiation Protection Section that aims to reduce radon-induced lung cancer through education.
Be informed and learn how to keep your home safe.
Clay County
11.06.25 | 1:30 pm
Clay County BOE, Administration Building
154 Yellow Jacket Dr, Hayesville
Join Meeting Online or In-Person
Is Your Home Safe from Radon?
It's a serious public health issue, but many people don't know about it.
Join us to learn about Radon, an odorless, colorless gas that is a significant health risk.
We will introduce the new North Carolina Radon Program, which is focused on education to reduce lung cancer. Join us in-person or virtually to learn more about risks that are present right here in our area.
Graham County
11.13.25 | 9:30 am
Graham Central School, Administration Building
52 Moose Branch Rd, Robbinsville
Join Meeting Online or In-Person
Fighting Youth Tobacco & Vaping
Our young people are the focus this month.
Join us to find out about the action plan developing right now in our region to help combat tobacco and vaping among our youth.
We'll introduce the new Region 1 and 2 collaborative and discuss the strategies being put into place for youth tobacco prevention. If you are concerned about the health of our next generation, join us in-person or virtually to learn more about protecting our young people.
Haywood County
11.19.25 | 10:30 am
Region A Partnership for Children, Building C, Suite C-2
367 Dellwood City Rd, Waynesville
Join Meeting Online or In-Person
Health Insurance Marketplace Updates
The Health Insurance Marketplace is always changing, and those changes affect the families we serve.
Stay current on your family's health coverage.
Join the Haywood County Smart Start / LICC team to get the latest insights on the Health Insurance Marketplace. We'll cover what's known, what's expected, and any new developments so that service providers and parents are fully informed.
Jackson County
11.12.25 | 12:00 pm
Children’s Developmental Services Agency
87 Bonnie Lane, Sylva
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Radon Safety and Crisis Support for Children and Families
We’re tackling two crucial topics this month: safety at home and support during a crisis.
Home Safety: Learn about the new NC Radon Program and risks associated with Radon.
Crisis Support: Hear an important presentation about Angel's Watch, a program that provides essential support for children ages 0–10 when their families are in crisis.
This is a powerful meeting about protecting and supporting our community's youngest members.
Join us in-person or virtually to learn more.
For questions or more information about Family Support Network, please reach out to Jody Miller at jmiller@rapc.org.
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