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Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities
Online Learning Opportunities
The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs offers online learning opportunities for families of children with special health care needs and the professionals who care for them. These online webinars offer resources, information, and skill development on relevant topics related to children with special health care needs. They are led by seasoned parent staff and/or guest speakers with expertise in the topic. They are open to anyone to attend including parents, family members, youth, professionals, educators, public health, medical providers, etc.
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Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Emergency Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
Date: March 17, 2026
Times: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST)
Join us for a webinar to share strategies and resources to help families of CYSHCN prepare for unexpected emergencies and natural disasters. Emergencies happen. Prepare today to be safe tomorrow. Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.
Registration link for 11 a.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-AM
Registration link for 7 p.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-PM
Healthcare Transition and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know!
DATE: March 19, 2026
TIMES: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (EST)
Change can be challenging when your child with special health care needs moves from pediatric to adult health care services. This webinar is an opportunity for parents to learn what they need to consider, and what support is available during this important time in their child’s life. Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.
Presenter: Michelle Burgher, Transition Specialist at CSHCS.
Registration for 10 a.m.: https://redcap.link/TransitionAM
Registration for 7 p.m.: https://redcap.link/TransitionPM
Planning for the Future: The Essentials of Special Health Care Needs Planning
Date: April 15, 2026
Times: 10a.m. to 11a.m. or 7p.m. to 8p.m. (EST)
Basic estate planning isn’t enough when your child has additional needs. It is important to preserve government benefits, ensure quality of care, and have the right people to step in when you can’t. Join attorney Sarah Kirkpatrick as she presents information on wills, trusts, and guardianship for families of children with special health care needs. Two times are available to accommodate family schedule.
Registration link for 10 a.m. https://redcap.link/Future-AM
Registration link for 7 p.m. https://redcap.link/Future-PM