Parent Professional Advocacy League

Moving To Young Adult Life: Supporting Youth To Become Their Own Decision Makers
2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
Supporting Your Transition Age Youth/Young Adult on becoming their own decision maker

The Changing Parental Role
Decision Making at a glance
Creating relationships with Youth/YA through casual conversations.
Steps to Good Decision Making Skills
Supported Decision Making
Care and Support for You

http://ppal.tinyc.co/youngadultlife

Strategic Sharing
2023-06-07 13:00 - 16:00
Join us for Strategic Sharing, a workshop from PPAL and Youth MOVE MA! Designed for youth and young adults with lived experience, Strategic Sharing is telling our life stories in a way that is meaningful, effective, and safe. At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to safely tell their stories by retaining boundaries, and identify purposes for which one might share their personal story.
http://ppal.tinyc.co/67YMM

Planificación Para la Transición y Opciones Postsecundarias (Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options)
2023-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
La planificación de la transición secundaria es un proceso formal para preparar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales para la vida después de la escuela secundaria. Es un proceso para ayudar a los estudiantes con un Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP) a decidir qué quieren hacer después de la escuela secundaria. También les ayuda a descubrir cómo llegar allí. El propósito es ayudar a los adolescentes a prepararse para ser adultos jóvenes independientes. Los padres que asistan a este taller aprenderán sobre: Leyes clave de transición Plazos de transición Actividades y formularios de planificación de la transición Evaluaciones de transición Servicios Comunitarios & Soporta Opciones de transición postsecundaria
http://ppal.tinyc.co/Transicion

Picnic in the Park
2023-06-17 11:00 - 15:00
Picnic in the Park with PPAL
June 17, 2023
11am-3pm
FREE
Quinsigamond State Park Pavilion 3
301 Coburn Ave.
Worcester, MA
Register for lunch by emailing parentsupportgroup@ppal.net

Transition Planning: Empowering Families
2023-06-20 10:00 - 12:00
What is transition to adulthood? What is the parents’ role? Navigating challenges.
http://ppal.tinyc.co/620transition

Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:00
Secondary transition planning is a formal process to prepare students with special needs for life after high school. It’s a process to help students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) decide what they want to do after high school. It also helps them figure out how to get there. The purpose is to help teens prepare to be independent young adults. Parents attending this workshop will learn about: Key Transition Laws Transition Timelines Transition Planning Activities and Forms Transition Assessments Community Services & Supports Post-Secondary Transition Options
http://ppal.tinyc.co/622transition

When Your Heart Hurts... Exploring Grief in Mental Health
2023-06-26 18:30 - 20:30
We know that mental health challenges are hard for our kids. But, what about you? Do you sometimes feel sadness, despair, and hopelessness? Join parents who “get it” to better understand and accept our grief when someone we love has mental health challenges.
http://ppal.tinyc.co/626grief

VIRTUAL: Parenting Power Up
2023-07-07 12:00 - 13:30
VIRTUAL – Parenting Power Up
When: Every Friday, 12pm-1:30pm
A Peer-to-Peer Parent Support Group
Join us to connect, learn from, and support other parents raising children with social, emotional, or mental health needs. Join us for conversation in a confidential and welcoming place!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83088304499
Contact: WestboroughSouthCountyParentSupport@PPAL.net

VIRTUAL - Active Parenting of Teens
2023-07-20 12:00 - 14:00
https://bit.ly/72023AP

VIRTUAL - Juvenile Justice Basics (JJ 101)
2023-07-20 17:00 - 18:30
https://bit.ly/720jj101

VIRTUAL - Pre-Planning for a Mental Health Crisis: The Road to Readiness
2023-07-25 18:00 - 20:00
https://bit.ly/725crisis

VIRTUAL - Moving Forward Together
2023-07-26 17:00 - 18:30
https://bit.ly/726together

VIRTUAL - The Ripple Effect
2023-07-27 12:00 - 13:30
https://bit.ly/727ripple

VIRTUAL - What to Know, What to Expect (JJ 102)
2023-07-27 17:00 - 18:30
https://bit.ly/727jj102

Juvenile Justice Basics: Juvenile Justice 101
2023-08-09 12:00 - 14:00
How do children enter the Juvenile Justice system? This workshop is for families whose children are at risk of entering, or have recently entered, the Juvenile Justice system. Learn essential information about the process, interactions with police, racial disparities and the impact on youth and families. Look out for our second workshop in this series, “What to Know, What to Expect: Juvenile Justice 102″ to learn about the process after a child has entered the Juvenile Justice system.
http://conta.cc/43zoZxR

The Ripple Effect: Using Family Experience to Inform and Influence Policy Change
2023-08-10 14:00 - 15:30
The purpose of this workshop is to adequately prepare family members to serve on committees and advisory boards. Family experience can help shape the quality of services and supports delivered, but there is a lot to know about how to do this effectively. This workshop is for Parents/Caregivers that are ready to advance their advocacy skills in child-serving systems and/or policy.
http://conta.cc/3O4tzyq

What to Know, What to Expect: Juvenile Justice 102
2023-08-16 12:00 - 14:00
This workshop is for families whose children are entering, or have recently entered, the Juvenile Justice system. Learn how to work with the Department of Youth Services (DYS), what to expect in court, the commitment process, and how to support your youth returning home.
http://conta.cc/3O2CGj1

Pre-Planning for a Mental Health Crisis: The Road to Readiness
2023-08-17 08:00 - 09:15
Have you thought about what you will do if your child needs to be screened for hospitalization due to unsafe behaviors or thoughts? What are your options and how will you plan in advance? Do you have a plan that is shared with friends, family, and/ or emergency first responders? Taking the time in a non-crisis situation can help make a difficult situation less stressful. This workshop is designed to give families a step-by-step guide with tools, resources and strategies in order to be well-prepared for a mental health crisis involving their children.
http://conta.cc/44wxbA9

Transition Planning: Parental Role and Challenges
2023-08-24 12:00 - 14:00
What do I need to be ready for my child’s transition to adulthood? What is my role as a parent or caregiver? What challenges might come up? Register now to learn the answers to these questions and more!
https://conta.cc/3OvckYI

The IEP Team: Building Skills To Help Prepare For Your Child’s Next IEP Meeting
2023-08-29 09:00 - 11:00
Goals and Objectives:

Building and enhancing relationships with your child’s school
Preparing for your next IEP meeting
Writing an effective letter Sharing “outside the box” ideas S
pecial Education advocacy tips/tools/resources

https://conta.cc/3rL32yH

Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support
2023-08-31 08:00 - 09:15
This workshop is designed for parents and caregivers who are just starting out on their behavioral/mental health journey. The goal is to empower families with skills, knowledge, and resources to drive their child’s care, as well as to build capacity to help with relationships and communication with a new group of professionals.
http://conta.cc/3rH0aCN

PPAL Statewide Meetings
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:30
Register: https://conta.cc/3EjKlFx
PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. (Peer leaders who work with children and have lived experience are also welcome.)
Questions: statewide@ppal.net

Family Partner Community Health Worker Panel
2023-09-12 13:00 - 14:30
Tuesday, September 12
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Virtual
Register: https://conta.cc/3EqWAQk

The IEP Team: Building Skills To Help Prepare For Your Child’s Next IEP Meeting
2023-09-12 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesday, September 12
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual
Register: https://conta.cc/3qrvzZW

Pre-Planning for a Mental Health Crisis: The Road to Readiness
2023-09-12 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday, September 12
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual
http://conta.cc/3OpNn0Q

Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Preparación
2023-09-13 13:00 - 14:30
miercoles, 13 de septiembre
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Virtual
https://conta.cc/3OT3Md3

Juvenile Justice Basics: Juvenile Justice 101
2023-09-13 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, September 13
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual
Register: http://conta.cc/3Dn3g1u

Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support
2023-09-19 14:00 - 15:30
Tuesday, September 19
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Virtual
Register: http://conta.cc/3K5He7g

Active Parenting of Teens
2023-09-19 17:00 - 19:00
Tuesdays, September 19 – November 11
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Virtual
Register: http://conta.cc/3QARb0t

What To Know, What To Expect: Juvenile Justice 102
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday, September 20
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Virtual
Register: http://conta.cc/3rF8bs7
