An Evening of Hopes and Dreams: Benefit Concert and Silent Auction

An Evening of Hopes and Dreams

Benefit Concert

and Silent Auction

Featuring Edwin McCain

Benefiting Family Connection of SC

April 28, 2013 from 6-9 pm

The Hall at Senate's End

316 Senate Street

Columbia, South Carolina

Heavy Hors d'oeuvres and Fine Spirits


Join us for an evening of food, drink, and a silent auction and guest permanence by Edwin McCain!  The evening brings together a diverse, committed group of community leaders who care about children with liabilities and special healthcare needs in South Carolina and their families.

To purchase tickets, please click here. There is special ticket pricing for parents who have children with special needs. For these tickets or for sponsorship opportunities contact our state office.

Contact Information:
Seana McKee, benefit corrdinator
p: 803-252-0914 ext 117
e: smckee@FamilyConnectionSC.org

The Cause:

    Family Connection of South Carolina is a statewide nonproft organization that links families of children with special healthcare needs or disabilities with resources, support and education.  We provide support to parents with a child or family member with any special healthcare need, such as an upcoming surgery, developmental delays, premature birth, physical limitations and all diagnoses including autism, asthma, ADHD and cerebral palsy.

    Our support for families includes a vast family-to-family network, statewide offices,events and a host of programs that educate, inspire and empower families and their children to live rich, fulfilling lives in spite of many challenges.

To purchase tickets or to read more, please click on the above title.

To access the CDR Library catalog, please click on this link.

Family Connection's Hopes and Dreams Conference

Family Connection's 'Hopes & Dreams' 2013 Conference

- a conference in support of

the Child with Special Healthcare Needs.

 This conference is for parents of children with special needs and professionals who care for them. It is an opportunity to explore the issues and challenges which families face in caring for children with developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses and long-term health needs.

There are 64 workshops covering a wide range of issues including behavior, care & treatment, education, family care, finances and more.

CEU credits will be available for Nurses, Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Teachers, Early Interventionists, and Child Care Workers.

Objectives

After the conference, participants should be able to:

• Better meet the challenges of caring for a child with special needs from infancy to adulthood.

• Address issues such as education, transitions, child’s self-esteem, family wellness and recreation.

• Work toward providing and receiving family-centered services.

• Identify Family Connection of South Carolina, Inc. and other agencies/organizations as resources for families and professionals caring for children with special needs.

Purpose

The purpose of this conference is to increase the sensitivity and expand the knowledge of parents and professionals about disabilities and special needs, family support and opportunities available to families who have children of all ages with special needs.

Target Audience

The target audiences of this conference are parents and caregivers of children with special needs, community agency/organization personnel, early interventionists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, teachers and other interested health care and service providers.

Dates

The conference is held on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Each day has a different agenda.

Time

The conference begins each day at 8:00 am.  Registration will be open and coffee and exhibitors will be available.

The presentations will begin with an official Welcome at 8:45 am. 

The first Workshop of the day begins at 9:00 am.

The presentations will end at 4:15 pm.

To read more, please click on the above title.

To access the CDR Library catalog, please click on this link.

Family Connection of SC - Annual Benefit and Auction

Please join us for an Evening of Hopes & Dreams - a Gala and Auction to Benefit Family Connection of SC
Saturday, April 28
6pm
Chickawa Outdoor Center
Saluda River Club
Lexington, SC

The evening will feature a silent auction full of exciting vacation destinations, restaurant packages, one of kind artwork, show tickets, and much more!
Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided by The Blue Marlin!
The evening will include cocktails and dancing in addition to the great auction items and delicious food!

NOTE: To read more about the auction, view a list of auction items, or get a ticket, click on the title above.
NOTE: To access the Center for Disability Resources Library, click on this link.