One in Five Minnesota families with children has a child with a disability or chronic health condition. We do not have to feel alone. Join one of our virtual or in-person parent groups below. Learn more about upcoming groups by contacting Jamie O’Conner by email at jamie@familyvoicesmn.org or talk / text (612) 293-7306.
*All Groups Are Meeting Virtually At This Time
Second Wednesday Group
7:30 - 9:00 PM - Jan 13 | Feb 10 | Mar 10
These networking groups are for parents of children (or youth, or young adults) with complex health care needs or disabilities.
Hosts: Jess McKane, Parent Support Navigator for Family Voices of MN and the mother of two children with complex medical needs and lives in Northern Minnesota.
Kelly Korpela, Parent Support Navigator for Family Voices of MN and the mother of four wonderful children.
Email to register: jess@familyvoicesmn.org
Annandale Area Group
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Jan 19
Parent Hosts: Kelly Korpela – Parent Support Navigator, Family Voices of Minnesota & Anna Lawler – Special Education Teacher & Volunteer Support Parent, Family Voices of MN
Third Thursday Group
7:30 - 9:00 PM - Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Mar 18
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.
Host: Jamie O’Conner, Outreach Coordinator for Family Voices of MN and mom to two kids (10 yo & 8 yo), including one child with a rare genetic condition.
Click on dates to register in advance.
Jan 21 | Feb 18 | Mar 18
Friday Community Coffee
10:30 - 11:00 PM - Jan 15 | Jan 29 | Feb 12 | Feb 26
Anyone else missing the quick chats where you run into a parent, friend or teacher at appointments, in the community or at school?
We wanted to recreate these conversations virtually.
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.
Click on dates to register: