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We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.

When: Two sessions:
Wednesday 5/24/23 at; 10 AM – 12 PM
Wednesday 5/31/23 at; 10 AM – 12 PM
Where: Zoom Meeting Link Provided Upon Registration
Presented by: Pierce County Parent to Parent
REGISTER HERE If you would like to attend!
Who we are and what we do:
Pierce County Parent to Parent partners with The ARC of Washington and Pierce County community connections to provide support, information, and education for parents of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
This is the required 4-hour training to become a 1:1 helping parent volunteer and support other parents who have just learned their child has a condition or need support for any reason.
Helping Parent Volunteers and staff assist families in coping with many challenging experiences and feelings.
What will I learn?
- Emotional Support Strategies
- Emotional Responses/Grief Cycle
- Self-Care Strategies
- The Match Process
- Empowerment
- Communication & Active Listening
- PAVE Volunteer Expectations
- Ways to Volunteer
- PAVE Programs
- Local Resources

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.

Share Community Stories. Build Community Voice. Develop Community Plans to Strengthen Families Locally
The SFL Collaborative seeks to increase family & community resilience to prevent child maltreatment and foster care entry. We invite you to have a seat at the table and make your voice heard. With your help, communities are creating stronger supports for families and children.
Join parents, volunteers, community agencies, schools, and tribes, in partnership with DCYF in building stronger, healthier communities and families.
**Stipends are available to those who attend this meeting in an unpaid capacity.

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.

Share Community Stories. Build Community Voice. Develop Community Plans to Strengthen Families Locally
The SFL Collaborative seeks to increase family & community resilience to prevent child maltreatment and foster care entry. We invite you to have a seat at the table and make your voice heard. With your help, communities are creating stronger supports for families and children.
Join parents, volunteers, community agencies, schools, and tribes, in partnership with DCYF in building stronger, healthier communities and families.
**Stipends are available to those who attend this meeting in an unpaid capacity.

This group is for Black/African American families to come together as a cultural community to support one another as parents/caregivers of children, youth, adults and individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Come talk to other parents who get it.
Some of the topics on our agenda:
- Sensory Processing Disorder & hair maintenance
- Overcoming Cultural biases and stigmas
- Parenting in public (overcoming behavior challenges & public opinions)
4th Thursday of each month from 7-8pm! Drop in and say hi!

Click Register in the right corner to receive the Zoom link and password, or register here. This helps keep our meeting secure.
We are a group of parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, as well as special health care or learning needs.
Parenting is stressful for everyone and parenting a child with special needs is unique and can be isolating. Come to join us for some virtual coffee or tea with other parents who get it. This group is about emotional support, laughter, sharing resources, and just having a safe place to talk about whatever is on your mind.
HOW WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER
• Parents supporting each other
• Connecting to others
• Sharing community resources
• Building community
Questions for Pierce County Parent to Parent?
Call 253-565-2266 ext 115 or email P2P@wapave.org
Find great resources for DDA, Learning in School, parent and family videos, and more at wapave.org.