SUPPORT GROUPS

Facilitated by Continuity Care, Support Groups such as Senior Parent to Parent and Transitions meet to discuss and explore common issues related to having a son, daughter or sibling with a disability. Family members take comfort they are not alone, and can learn together about potential solutions.

	TRANSITIONS PARENT TO PARENT               120 Maryland Street - Main floor Board Room                                               7:00 - 9:00pm   Next Meeting:     Monday February 6th, 2012 @ 7:00pm                - Oly Backstrom - SCE Lifeworks                            Future Dates:  Monday March 5th, 2012 @ 7:00pm Monday April 2nd, 2012 @ 7:00pm Monday May 7th, 2012 @ 7:00pm Monday June 4th, 2012 @ 7:00pm
	SENIOR PARENT TO PARENT PROGRAM . ACCESS River East - 975 Henderson Hwy                                                            (1st Thurs. of each month) Next Meeting: Thursday January 5th, 2012 @ 10:00am                        - Cath McFarlane - Community Facilitator                      Future Dates:   Thursday February 2nd, 2012 @ 10:00am Thursday March 1st, 2012 @ 10:00am Thursday April 5th, 2012 @ 10:00am Thursday May 3rd, 2012 @ 10:00am ____________________________________________________ 120 Maryland Street   (3rd Thurs. of each month) Next Meeting: Thursday January 19th, 2012 @ 10:00am                         - Healthy Aging Resource Team Future Dates:    Thursday February 16th, 2012 @ 10:00am Thursday March 15th, 2012 @ 10:00am                         - TD Trust - Audrey Harrison Thursday April 19th, 2012 @ 10:00am Thursday May 17th, 2012 @ 10:00am
	THE FOCUS IS ON ADULT SIBLINGS..... Siblings share a special bond and just like parents who have children with disabilities; siblings also are in need of special attention, understanding and support.  Most of all, these siblings need to be recognized for their unique contribution to the family system.  (Brothers & Sisters, 2006) As part of Continuity Care's strategic plan, we are offering focus groups for adult siblings who have a brother or sister with a disability. The goals of these focus groups are: To bring adult siblings together to share their stories and experiences To identify the specific issues and challenges that they are facing To strategize as to what resources and supports can be accessed and developed To create an opportunity for adult siblings to make some connections and know that they are not alone in this very unique role in the family Date to be announced Please call our office at 779-1679 if you would like to take part in this new initiative.

OTHER CONTINUITY CARE PROGRAMS

Community Information and Connections Program: Continuity Care responds to requests for information and can connect families with community resources that can help. By just being there, a valuable service is provided to families of disabled persons whenever the need arises.

Outreach and Education Program: Continuity Care staff speak at conferences, schools, and rural community forums. They offer workshops on how to prepare and plan for the ongoing needs of the individual with an intellectual disability.

Family Supports Program: This program is for families who need detailed information, contacts and hands- on coaching as they navigate the social service system.

Long Term Quality of Life Support Program: Continuity Care staff is committed to keeping in contact with the individual with an intellectual disability throughout his/her lifetime to ensure the life plans set out with the parents are honored.