Family Connection of SC, Connection Corner

 

A Family Connection Road Trip to Help At-Risk Students and Families!

In the months following the impacts of Hurricane Helene, families of young children were displaced across South Carolina. School districts across the state saw a significant increase in the number of students relocated and needing additional support. Each school district’s McKinney-Vento team have been working to ensuring students experiencing homelessness, including those displaced by natural disasters, have equal access to public education and support services. FCSC partnered with several school districts, including Greenville--our most recent recipients--to distribute essential supplies to families, including book bags, toiletry items, first aid kits, toothbrushes, sanitizing wipes, portable sleeping mats, noise canceling headphones and more. These items, purposefully selected for students with disabilities in mind, can help to ease transition to a new learning setting and increase placement stability. Download McKinney-Vento Information.

Opportunities from our community partners:

Literacy Leap: Local Author Read & Meet Book Fair at R2i2 Conference Center Richland County Public Education Partners (RCPEP) invites local authors to be a part of our Literacy Leap: Local Author Read & Meet Book Fair on Saturday, May 31st, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the R2i2 Conference Center! This event is a free, family-friendly book fair celebrating the joy of reading while spotlighting the incredible talent of local children’s authors in Columbia, SC. RCPEP invites families with K-12 children to enjoy a day filled with vendors, books, activities, and the opportunity to meet and interact with authors who call our area home. Guest reader is Fraendy Clervaud. Location: R2i2 Conference Center Date: Saturday, May 31st Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Attendee Registration (free–but registration is required)

📣 YOU’RE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY! 📣 Help Improve Healthcare Services for Children with Medically Complex Conditions across South Carolina. Are you a family partner, healthcare provider, or leader/policymaker with experience or knowledge of healthcare services for children with medically complex conditions in South Carolina? In partnership with the Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs National Research Network (CYSCHNet), MUSC is conducting a study to identify gaps in the healthcare system and potential solutions for children with medically complex conditions across South Carolina. Who can participate? • Family members (parents/caregivers of children with medically complex conditions) • Healthcare providers (in any discipline) • Individuals in leadership positions or policymakers • $50 gift card for your time and valuable insights Please contact Dr. Caitlin Koob at cak240@musc.edu for more information!

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