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Monday, May 24 ♦ Lunes, 24 de mayo
10:00 - 11:30 am: Early Childhood
The impact of the Routines-Based Interview
A dive into the Routines-Based Interview. Learn a brief history, structure of the session, and how the practice has improved Early Intervention services for families.
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Child and Youth
Advocacy in Motion
State Child Advocate and Department of Children’s Advocacy Director Amanda Whittle shares the agency’s efforts to build traction, momentum and sustainability for a vision of reform to improve outcomes for children.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Parent
SKIN DEEP? The Impact of Scars
Participants will be introduced to the formation of scars as well as how scars can impact both physical and psychological wellbeing.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Español
Medicaid 101: Entendiendo TEFRA
Este taller provee un vistazo general acerca de Medicaid y la eligibilidad para TEFRA.
Tuesday, May 25 ♦ Martes, 25 de mayo
10:00 - 11:30 am: Early Childhood
Reflective Supervision Basics
Learn the components of reflective supervision and how it connects to your work as an early childhood professional. Participate in a live reflective supervision “fishbowl” and discussion.
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Child and Youth
Homelessness and the Child, the Family and the Community
Homelessness as defined by the McKinney-Vento Act and requirements of the law. Session also looks at how homelessness and living affects a student's developing brain.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Parent
Guardianships and Alternatives to Guardianships
Overview with examples of current SC law regarding guardianships and common alternatives to guardianships with Q & A with Kirby Mitchell, the medical legal partnership (MLP)’s Legal Director.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Español
Introducción a los Programas de Servicios de Exención del Hogar y de la Comunidad de Medicaid (HCBS, por sus siglas en inglés)
Este taller proveerá una mirada rápida a las exenciones (waivers) de Medicaid.
Wednesday, May 26 ♦ Miércoles, 26 de mayo
10:00 - 11:30 am: Early Childhood
Learn the Ropes: Children’s Language, Speech, and Literacy
This presentation will inform early childcare providers of features and characteristics that represent typical milestones for speech, language, and literacy development among young children.
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Child and Youth
Stinky armpits, hair, and periods: tackling puberty with your daughter with special needs
Participants will become:
- familiar with stages of puberty
- equipped with strategies to navigate challenges of puberty in girls with special needs
- familiar with available resources
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Parent
Family Connection 101
This informational session is an overview and description of resources and services Family Connection of SC provides for children and youth with disabilities and special healthcare needs in South Carolina.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Español
Manejando Comportamientos Difíciles en Niños Pequeños
Este taller incluirá un breve antecedente de los niños diagnosticados con el trastorno espectro autista y otros desordenes neurológicos en niños en edad preescolar y el comportamiento disruptivo.
Thursday, May 27 ♦ Jueves, 27 de mayo
10:00 - 11:30 am: Early Childhood
Early Experiences Matter: Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Infant and early childhood mental health is a rapidly expanding field. This presentation provides an overview of infant mental health and concepts behind how experiences impact a child even before they are born.
2:00 - 3:30 pm: Child and Youth
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
This training is designed for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect, and professionals who have frequent contact with children, who play a key role in protecting children by identifying possible maltreatment and reporting it to the agencies responsible for investigation and intervention.
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Parent
Five fun, powerful ways to give children a great start in life.
80% of a child’s brain growth happens in the first three years of life. From birth, young brains develop like muscles, getting bigger and stronger the more you interact with them. The Palmetto Basics are 5 fun, simple, powerful ways to help young brains grow!
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Español
Herramienta de Viaje: El Poder de la Organización
Los padres aprenderán como manejar la abrumadora cantidad de documentos creada por los servicios médicos y educacionales. Esta herramienta organizacional facilita la comunicación entre padres y profesionales para alcanzar los mejores resultados médicos y educacionales de los niños con necesidades de salud especiales o discapacidades.
Exhibitors from organizations across the state will host interactive sessions to present new information and answer questions and concerns. Exhibitors: deadline to register is May 14th--register now!
More Conference Schedule Details
Usted puede registrarse en este enlace:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-hopes-and-dreams-conference-tickets-149973323247
Si necesita ayuda para registrarse en español,
por favor contacte a Annia Knight
(803) 995 1568 o aknight@familyconnectionsc.org
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