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Finding Support for You, Your Child and The Future
Let Connecting for Kids Help with Free Programs This Spring
Finding Strength Through Storytelling
Do you ever feel like your caregiving journey is hard to explain, even to yourself? Do you wish you had a way to make sense of the ups and downs by telling your story?
Join Alicia Smith-Tran, PhD, sociologist, writer and professor at Oberlin College, for a powerful workshop on storytelling and narrative writing for caregivers. Learn how putting your experiences into words can help release bottled-up emotions, uncover meaning in your daily challenges and remind you that you’re not alone.
Through simple prompts and guided discussion, you’ll learn how to explore your personal story, how it fits within a larger societal framework and walk away feeling empowered to write about your own challenges and triumphs. No writing experience is needed — just come with an open mind and a willingness to reflect.
Monday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.
Heights Libraries Lee Road Branch
Free childcare available
To register, email [email protected], call 440-570-5908 or CLICK HERE
Supporting the Whole Child
Are you the parent of a child with autism, anxiety or ADHD, and looking for therapies that affirm your child’s unique way of being? Join Abby Schultz, MS, EIS, of Purposeful Growth & Wellness, for a conversation on how understanding a child’s full developmental picture can lead to deeper, more personalized support.
Families will explore how neurodivergence shapes everything from learning to regulation, and how to better integrate multiple therapies in ways that honor the whole child. This program will introduce key ideas from Polyvagal Theory and DIR/Floortime, highlighting how a focus on safety, connection and child-led play can transform how we understand behavior and support both children and their families.
Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.
Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Free childcare available
To register, email [email protected], call 440-570-5908 or CLICK HERE
Pizza, Prizes and Waivers: A Night of Fun & Learning
What are Medicaid waivers, and could your child qualify? What services do they cover, and what can you do if your application is denied?
Join us for a fun and informative evening designed to help families better understand Medicaid waivers for children with disabilities. Ginger Wilson, attorney with Disability Rights Ohio, will break down the basics of waivers, eligibility, what they cover and how to navigate the appeals process if needed.
Enjoy pizza, snacks, games and prizes while connecting with other families in your community. This event is presented in partnership with M.O.V.E. – Mamas Organizing Voter Economics.
Thursday, April 9, 6:00 p.m.
Hybrid – Online and at North Ridgeville Branch, Lorain Public Library System
Free childcare available
To register, email [email protected], call 440-570-5908 or CLICK HERE
About Us
Connecting for Kids is a group in Northeast Ohio that helps parents. We support families who are worried about their child — whether it’s autism, ADHD, anxiety, school or just a hard time in life. We offer free programs, help finding resources and a caring community where parents feel welcome.
Not sure where to start? Ask Us!
When you have a concern about your child, navigating can be hard. At Connecting for Kids, our Family Resource Specialists (FRS) get it – because we’re parents too. Visit us online to talk with an FRS and to get resources and support for your family.
To get started, CLICK HERE