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Parents Meeting Parents

507-301-8887
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Visit northfieldymca.org for upcoming topics and childcare informtion

Parents Meeting Parents is a group for parents and caregivers of children with unique needs:
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 Receiving special education support
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 Mental health concerns
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 Physical disabilities
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 Attention deficits
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 Autism Spectrum disorders
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 and other learning challenges

Providing networking, education and opportunities to gain support.
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 Montly educational/networking meetings (Sept-May)
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 Natural support gained by meeting parents with similar experiences
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 Invite local school, resource and community partners to improve understanding and access to opportunities for children & families
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 Create individualized support/mentoring to families
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 Establish a meaningful link to the Special Education Advisory Council, and the Early Intervention Team, and Community Transition Interagency Team
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 Empower parents to advocate for their child(ren) and ask for support

Childcare and Respite Care available during the Parent Meeting Parents time:
Y-ChildWatch - on site at St. John's and is free:
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 This is care for your child provided by trained college & high school volunteers
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 We provide a ratio of no more than two children per one volunteer
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 There is space to offer different activities for a wide range of ages and needs
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 A floating supervisor with special education experience is available to the volunteers
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 Possible choices of activities: Movie (G-rated), homework help, art/craft project, board games and legos
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 We can also provide a quiet room
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 Please call to register for either childcare or respite care by the Monday before each meeting, so appropriate staff will be available
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 If you feel your child needs Skilled Care during our meeting time Respite Care is available free at Grandpa's Farm in collaboration with Laura Baker Services - you must register by calling either Grandpa's Farm, 507-645-6061 or Bonnie at Laura Baker Servcies, 507-645-8866
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 Any questions about Y-ChildWatch or to register for Y-ChildWatch contact Kim Rohr at 507-645-1200, email
Childcare and Respite Care is Free ... made possible by a grant from the Northfield Area Foundation!

Communities Served: Northfield Only

Age Range of Clients Served: All Ages

Hours: 7-9 pm, 4th Thursday of each month (Sept-May) at St. John's Church (in the basement), 500-3rd St. W, Northfield

Capacity to Accommodate Clients who Speak Languages other than English: We will do our best to accommodate any parent looking for support. It would be important for an individual with needs to contact Lisa Malecha or Kim Rohr (645-1200) prior to the meeting, so arrangements can be made.

Services Offered: Education Materials
  Workshop/Speakers/Events
  Support Groups/Counseling
  Referrals

Accessible to: Mobility-Impaired, Vision-Impaired, Hearing or Speech-Impaired

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