English:

Join Vinfen’s Family Support Services (FSS) on the 3rd Monday of each month for a NEW virtual support group for parents of any age with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This group is open to Vinfen and non-Vinfen families, so spread the word! The group will be facilitated by Support Staff Yahaira Lopez, a former Special Education Specialist, founder of Autism Sprinter and the parent of children with special needs.

No commitment required, drop-in and join anytime!

For questions or to get the Zoom login information, contact Yahaira Lopez for more info at lopezy@vinfen.org

Spanish:

Únase a los Servicios de apoyo familiar (FSS) de Vinfen el segundo jueves de cada mes para un NUEVO grupo de apoyo virtual para padres de cualquier edad con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Este grupo está abierto a familias Vinfen y no Vinfen, ¡así que corre la voz! El grupo será moderado por Yahaira Lopez , Personal de Apoyo, ex especialista en educación especial y madre de niños con necesidades especiales.

No se requiere compromiso, ¡venga y únase en cualquier momento!

Si tiene preguntas o para obtener la información de inicio de sesión de Zoom, comuníquese con Yahaira Lopez para obtener más información en lopezy@vinfen.org

Enlace: https://form.jotform.com/autismsprinter/vinfen-apoyo-familiar

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ASD Monthly Zoom Support Group meeting on fourth Wednesday of month 7:00-8:00pm

Receive emotional and concrete support
Receive and share valuable information and resources
Discuss solutions to common challenges associated with raising children with ASD
Help plan for more activities and social engagements for our children
Meet others and share experiences and coping strategies for these challenging times

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