Events & Calendar

	August 2021
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1	2	3	4 Call Marie Damato Call Marie Damato August 4, 2021  8:00 am - 9:00 am See more details Pop Up In the Park: Augsburg Adventure Park Pop Up In the Park: Augsburg Adventure Park August 4, 2021  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Augsburg Adventure Park, 7000 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55423, USA The Augsburg Adventure Park is a sensory-certified playground by our friends from Fraser. The best place to park is behind the Community Center on 70th Street. Join Joel Liestman and Jamie O'Conner and their kiddos to explore the new All-Inclusive Playground at Augsburg Park in Richfield.  Nut-free snacks and beverages will be provided by Family Voices of MN. Let us know you're coming so we can connect! jamie@familyvoicesmn.org | Text: 612-440-1609  See more details • •	5	6	7
8	9	10	11 Second Weds Virtual Parent Group Second Weds Virtual Parent Group August 11, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register by emailing the hosts Kaylie Schmidt, Parent Support Navigator at kaylie@familyvoicesmn.org or Kelly Korpela, Parent Support Navigator at kelly@familyvoicesmn.org Please join us for our monthly Virtual Support Group from the comfort of your own home! As parents of children with special healthcare needs, we understand how busy and chaotic life can get. We also understand how easy it is to feel isolated, alone, and unsure. Our Virtual Support Group allows parents and caregivers across Minnesota to connect in a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss the joys and challenges of raising a child with special healthcare needs. We share information, resources, and laughter! If you have a particular topic you would like to discuss, please email Kelly or Kaylie and we will be sure to get it added to the agenda! See more details •	12 Keeping Students Safe and Physically Present in School: An Overview of the Latest Guidance and Evidence on School Covid-19 Plans Keeping Students Safe and Physically Present in School: An Overview of the Latest Guidance and Evidence on School Covid-19 Plans August 12, 2021  1:30 pm - 2:30 pm REGISTER TO ATTEND Join a discussion with Dr. Dennis Kuo highlighting thelatest evidence on return to school for children and youth with disabilitiesand special health needs. Dr Kuo will discuss some of the latest guidance fromthe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on school COVID-19 plans.   How can families raising children with extra needs and disabilitiesprepare for the return to school? How can we work together with our children’sphysicians and schools to ensure our children are safe and learning?   Dennis Z. Kuo, MD, MHS is a primarycare pediatrician, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University atBuffalo, Division Chief of General Pediatrics and Interim Chief ofDevelopmental Pediatrics & Rehabilitation at UBMD Pediatrics/OisheiChildren’s Hospital.  His academic work has focused on family-centeredcare and family-identified health care needs of children with disabilities andmedical complexity, early childhood, care coordination design and health caresystem reform.  He also serves as one of the medical directors ofBuffalo Public Schools, the second largest public school system in New YorkState.  Dr. Kuo is a member of the Board Directors of FamilyVoices.   See more details •	13 Virtual Community Coffee Virtual Community Coffee August 13, 2021  10:30 am - 11:00 am REGISTER Anyone else missing the quick chats where you run into a parent, friend or teacher at appointments, in the community or at school? I don’t think I realized how much we got from those waiting room check-ins with other parents, hallway conversations with teachers and the comforts of an in-person doctor’s visit. We wanted to recreate these conversations virtually. We urge you to grab a cup of coffee and connect with others in the community. This group is open to parents, educators, providers, advocates and others involved in the care of children and youth with special health needs and disabilities. Join us for some casual conversation and to be connected. We will try to keep it short and sweet to 30 minutes but will also go with the flow of the group. See more details Annandale Picnic in the Park Annandale Picnic in the Park August 13, 2021  11:30 am - 1:00 pm Annandale Municipal Park, 300 Oak Ave N, Annandale, MN 55302, USA August Annandale Events: Friday, August 13th Picnic in the Park Annandale Municipal Park 300 Oak Avenue – near the playground (parking on Maple Avenue North) Join other caregivers and children from the Annandale and surrounding areas for some fun activities, crafts and games at the park. Pack the kids a lunch and have a picnic together with other families in the community. Bring a swimsuit and towel along and head to the beach afterwards. *In case of inclement weather will reschedule - check FB event or RSVP to Kelly@familyvoicesmn.org for updates See more details • •	14
15	16	17	18	19 Third Thursday Parent Group Third Thursday Parent Group August 19, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm REGISTER Virtual meetings are open to any parent of a child with special health needs / disabilities anywhere in MN. Register for login information. These ongoing support groups are being hosted by Jamie O’Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN. Jamie is mom to two kids (8 yo & 7 yo), including one child with a rare genetic condition. The vision of this group is to offer a safe and sacred space of sharing the emotional journey of parenting a child who has special health care needs or a disability. See more details •	20	21
22	23	24	25 Annandale Caregiver's Night Out Annandale Caregiver's Night Out August 25, 2021  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Waterfront Lakeside Grille 13195 Bayview Road, South Haven, MN 55382 RSVP to Kelly@familyvoicesmn.org by 3PM the day of to reserve a table. (on the patio if weather permits – otherwise inside)  https://waterfrontlakesidegrille.com/menu/ Takea break and meet with a supportive group of caregivers from the Annandale andsurrounding areas. Share stories and resources with those who understand.Appetizers provided. AnnandaleArea Special Needs Parenting Connections is a supportive group of parents andcaregivers of children with extra needs connecting to share ideas, resourcesand a listening ear. Our goal is to provide peer support to those of us insmall communities around the Annandale area. All are welcome  See more details •	26 Early Childhood Parent Group Early Childhood Parent Group August 26, 2021  7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Email to register: kaylie@familyvoicesmn.org This virtual support group is for parents who have a child aged birth to 3 years with special health care needs. We welcome parents raising NICU graduates, kiddos with developmental or speech delays, genetic conditions, extra medical needs and more.  Host: Kaylie Schmidt. Kaylie is mom to 3 children ages 12, 7 and almost 2 years old with multiple diagnoses. She has experience in the NICU as a registered nurse. Kaylie understands the need for community as we walk this journey of raising children with complex needs. See more details •	27 Virtual Community Coffee Virtual Community Coffee August 27, 2021  10:30 am - 11:00 am REGISTER Anyone else missing the quick chats where you run into a parent, friend or teacher at appointments, in the community or at school? I don’t think I realized how much we got from those waiting room check-ins with other parents, hallway conversations with teachers and the comforts of an in-person doctor’s visit. We wanted to recreate these conversations virtually. We urge you to grab a cup of coffee and connect with others in the community. This group is open to parents, educators, providers, advocates and others involved in the care of children and youth with special health needs and disabilities. Join us for some casual conversation and to be connected. We will try to keep it short and sweet to 30 minutes but will also go with the flow of the group. See more details •	28
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