ADVOCACY
Families First
About Families First
Listen to parents who attended Families First:
"I discovered the importance of developing a vision and goals for my child."
"The whole class was enlightening and motivated me tremendously."
"Families First is a group of parents that talk to you like they are in your family."
Families First is a free empowerment training on the basics of early intervention in the Philadelphia school system. All families receiving early intervention services in Philadelphia are welcome.
Families First Offers You:
- Direction on how to be an effective member of the Early Intervention Team.
- A chance to meet other families with children who receive services.
- Information to help you be confident as an equal member in your child's Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Family Services Plan (IFSP).
Families First will teach you the basics of Early Intervention Services in Philadelphia at no cost!
PLUS
Reimbursement of child care costs (to qualified participants only). Refreshments and PRIZES!
Training Dates for Spring 2009:
All locations are in Philadelphia, PA
March 23 and March 30 (Monday), 5:30AM - 8PM
Center for Autism
3905 Ford Rd., Suite 6
Philadelphia, PA 19131
April 23 (Thursday), 9AM - 12:30PM
Kencrest South
540 Morris Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
April 24 (Friday), 10AM - 12:30PM
SPIN Frankford (Special People in Northeast)
1642 Orthodox Street
Philadelphia, PA 19124
May 2 (Saturday), 10AM - 3PM
SPIN Norcom (Special People in the Northeast)
10980 Norcom Road
Philadelphia, PA 19154
May 14 (Thursday), 10AM - 12:30PM
FAMILIES FIRST BRUNCH
Transitions in Early Intervention
School District Parent Resource Center
440 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
May 16 (Saturday)
Families First Preview at the Family Fun Day Carousel House
Families First was developed and is taught by parents of children in Early Intervention, in partnership with nationally recognized professionals.
To register or for more information, contact:
Cathy Roccia-Meier, Training Coordinator
Institute on Disabilities
Email: cathyRM@temple.edu
Voice: 215-204-1772
Voice/TTY: 215-204-1356
Please indicate which training you want to attend when you register.
Sponsored by:
Philadelphia Mental Retardation Services and Elwyn, Inc.
Conducted by:
The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, College of Education
