Kansas Fire Fighters Making a Difference |
A Child's Path Back, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 corporation created in 2009 for the purpose of assisting children with their re-entry into school and community. To qualify a child must have:
- Any medical complication that is life altering or life changing in nature
- Any Traumatic Brain Injury resulting in decreased mobility, physical ability, and/or Mental status change that alters the child's day to day functions
- Any traumatic injury resulting in the loss of a limb
- Any injury resulting in visible scarring that is found to cause embarrassment, change In life style, and/or normal day to day functions
www.achildspathback.com
Kansas Fire Fighters Museum Coats for Kids
Have you seen the NEW Kansas Fire Fighter's calendar? It's H-O-T and the proceeds from the calendar benefit Kansas kids! If you know of a family that can benefit from Coats for Kids, just contact their school social worker to obtain a voucher. Kansas Fire Fighters are also volunteering their time to "shop" with the kids for the coats beginning November 20. |
Need a Little Support?
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Family Matters: A Family-focused Introduction to AIM Center Supports & Tools |
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
This webinar provides an overview of the many supports and interactive tools available on the web site of the AIM Center. The AIM Navigator, the AIM Explorer, and others interactive tools will be demonstrated. Questions will be addressed at the end of the webinar and in follow-up interactive discussion.
Title: Family Matters: A Family-focused Introduction to AIM Center Supports and Tools
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
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Military Family Appreciation Month | |
Out of approximately 2 million military students, approximately 13% are special needs students compared with 11.5% of all US students. The special education rates in states currently very from 9% to 16% - Military Child Education Coalition.
Military & Department of Defense Special Education
The Arc FINDS Survey 2010 - Military Families. The purpose of this survey is to collect data that is specific to the experiences and needs of military families.
Families Together does have staff members who understand the unique needs and gifts of military families.
THANK TO ALL OUR MILITARY FAMILIES! |
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Families Together, Inc.
Topeka Center
(785) 233-4777 or (800) 264-6343
Garden City Center
(620) 276-6364or (888) 820-6364
Kansas City Center
(913) 287-1970 or (877) 499-5369
Wichita Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
Statewide Spanish parent line
(800) 499-9443
Wichita Administrative Center
(316) 945-7747 or (888) 815-6364
(All toll free numbers for Kansas parents & education advocates)
www.familiestogetherinc.org |
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Families Together, Inc. is the statewide organization that assists parents and their sons and daughters with disabilities. Our program's missions is to encourage, educate, and empower families to be effective advocates for their own children.
Families Together, Inc. is dedicated to a society that includes and values all people. We offer families the security of belonging to a support network of other parents that face similar goals, challenges and needs. | |
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Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT)
SPACE IS LIMITED
Hays
Nov. 20
These are outstanding training opportunities for individuals with disabilities,their family members and service providers to increase awareness of employment options and Kansas' resources.
www.familiestogetherinc.org
See contact information below.* |
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Statewide Conference |
Together We Can Learn
Feb. 26, 2011
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Families Together Events* | |
Topeka
Dec 4, 2010
TEC Conference
Pittsburg
Jan 29, 2011
Family Enrichment Weekend
Great Bend
Feb 11-12, 2011
TEC Conference
Wichita
Mar 12, 2011
TEC Conference
Garden City
Apr 2, 2011
Family Enrichment Weekend
Topeka
April 8-9, 2011
*see contact information below | |
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Join Us for Dinner! | |
Tuesday, Nov. 9
Chili's, 10520 W. Central, Wichita starting at 5pm
Wednesday, Nov.10
Chili's, 7887 E. Central, Wichita starting at 5pm
Monday, Nov. 15
Chili's, Lawrence
*Let your server know that you are supporting Families Together and 10% of your check will benefit us! | |
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