Event Calendar

This calendar is set up by city to make it easier to search what is happening near YOU!

May
29
Mon
Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P
May 29 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online - Monday Parent Support Group - Coffee or Tea with P2P

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.

 

May
31
Wed
Online – Helping Parent Volunteer Training 2023 @ Zoom
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online - Helping Parent Volunteer Training 2023 @ Zoom

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
Jun
5
Mon
Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P
Jun 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online - Monday Parent Support Group - Coffee or Tea with P2P

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.

 

Jun
8
Thu
Online – Awesome Autism Support Group
Jun 8 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Online - Awesome Autism Support Group

Join other parents and caregivers who get it! talk about what works for them and what resources are available. Join us!

Second Thursday of the month!

Jun
12
Mon
Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P
Jun 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online - Monday Parent Support Group - Coffee or Tea with P2P

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.

 

Jun
15
Thu
Online – Bremerton Strengthening Families Locally @ Zoom
Jun 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Online - Bremerton Strengthening Families Locally @ Zoom

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.

 

Jun
19
Mon
Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P
Jun 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online - Monday Parent Support Group - Coffee or Tea with P2P

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.

 

Jun
22
Thu
Online – Sequim/Port Angeles Strengthening Families Locally @ Zoom
Jun 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Online - Sequim/Port Angeles Strengthening Families Locally @ Zoom

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.

 

Online – Black/African American Family Support Group @ Zoom
Jun 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Online - Black/African American Family Support Group @ Zoom

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!

Jun
26
Mon
Online – Monday Parent Support Group – Coffee or Tea with P2P
Jun 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Online - Monday Parent Support Group - Coffee or Tea with P2P

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.