All parents worry about their children’s friendships. But for parents of children who lack social skills the concerns are especially pressing. Making and keeping friends requires hundreds of skills and it is easy for a child who struggles to fall behind. Ellen Spear, MA, CCC-SLP, of Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC, will teach parents and caregivers strategies to help their child develop and maintain friendships. She will discuss the complicated nature of social skills as it relates to a variety of diagnoses. Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. This program is presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library and is supported by a grant from the Knights of Columbus at St. Ladislas. This program is for adults only and a portion will be recorded.

Due to grant funding, programs are open to residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

Do you have a beautiful family that was formed through transracial adoption? Are you looking for ways for your child to form a strong racial identity as well as a strong family bond? Join Krysia Orlowski, Volunteer Parent Coordinator, and Donikea Austin, Program Manager of Adoption Network Cleveland as they walk us through tips that families formed by transracial adoption need to thrive. The presenters will open the program to Q&A and offer strategies to help with the specific struggles families are experiencing. Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. This program is for adults only and the educational portion of this program will be recorded.This program is presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library.

Due to grant funding, this program is for residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

Long summer days, no homework and a break from the routine. Even though your elementary-aged child may be looking forward to summer, the transition from the structure of school can be a rocky one. Join Rob Adams, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at Meghan Barlow and Associates, as he provides practical strategies to make the end of the year a positive, stress-free time for your child. Join the community of families with an elementary-aged child who struggles with attention and anxiety. Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. This program is presented in partnership with Westlake Porter Public Library. This program is for adults only and the educational portion will be recorded.

Due to grant funding, this program is for residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

Are you overwhelmed with the need to find therapies and academic programs to help your child? Did you get your CFK Resource Fair grab & go bag and are still not sure where to start? Join us as we help you explore local summer opportunities and get organized with the resources you received from the Lorain County Resource Fair. Join CFKs' staff including our Family Resource Specialists (FRS) who will help families identify the programs that are right for them. You'll be able to connect with other families and also have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a FRS virtually to find specific resources that are available and a good fit for your family.

Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. This program will not be recorded.

If the Lorain County Resource Fair is rescheduled due to weather, this program will take place on Thursday, May 13.

Due to grant funding, this program is for residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

¿Estás abrumado con la necesidad de encontrar terapias y programas académicos para ayudar a tu hijo(a)? ¿Recibiste tu Bolsa para Llevar de la Feria de Recursos de CFK y aún no estas seguro por dónde empezar? Únete a nosotros mientras te ayudamos a explorar oportunidades para el verano locales y a organizarte con los recursos que recibiste de la Feria de Recursos del Condado de Lorain. Únete al staff de CFK incluyendo a los Especialistas en Recursos Familiares (ERF) quienes ayudarán a las familias a identificar los programas adecuados para ellos.

También podrás conectar con otras familias y tener la oportunidad de reunirte 1:1 con un ERF virtualmente para encontrar los recursos específicos que estén disponibles y sean los adecuados para tu familia. Regístrate usando el enlace a continuación y se te enviara por correo electrónico la información obre como unirte al programa, usando la aplicación gratuita de Zoom o llamando a un número de teléfono gratuito. Este programa no será grabado.

Si la Feria de Recursos del Condado de Lorain se reprograma debido al clima y condiciones meteorológicas, este programa se llevará a cabo el Jueves 13 de Mayo.

Para más información visite https://connectingforkids.org/registrate

Do you wish you had a kit filled with “tools” you could use to stop meltdowns before they start? Do you want strategies to motivate your child toward positive behavior? Join us each month to learn how to use one of the tools in our Tantrum Tamer Toolbox to help your child aged 18 months – 6 years control behavior and manage emotions. This program is designed for children with or without identified development concerns.

Join Ochanya Wells, M.Ed., as she leads you through another tool in the Tantrum Tamer Toolbox. She will explore visual schedules including the first, then chart to manage behavior as we transition into summer and need tools to structure the day. She will also answer your questions on a variety of topics, which can be asked during the program or submitted upon registration. This program offers a safe space to connect with our professional and other families and the educational portion will be recorded. Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. Register for the program to receive instructions on how to pick up your Tantrum Tamer Toolkit in its entirety at a designated library if you haven't already.

This program uses tools from the original kit. This program is presented in partnership with Mycom and Cuyahoga County Public Library.

Due to grant funding, this program is for residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

Are you overwhelmed with the need to find therapies and academic programs to help your child? Did you get your CFK Resource Fair grab & go box and are still not sure where to start? Join us as we help you explore local summer opportunities and get organized with the resources you received from the Cuyahoga County Resource Fair. Join CFKs' staff including our Family Resource Specialists (FRS) who will help families identify the programs that are right for them. You'll be able to connect with other families and also have the opportunity to meet 1:1 with a FRS virtually to find specific resources that are available and a good fit for your family.

Register using the link below and you will be emailed information about how to join the program using the free Zoom app or by calling in using a toll-free number. This program will not be recorded.

Due to grant funding, this program is for residents of the Greater Cleveland area.

¿Estás abrumado con la necesidad de encontrar terapias y programas académicos para ayudar a tu hijo(a)? ¿Recibiste tu Caja para Llevar de la Feria de Recursos de CFK y aún no estás seguro por dónde empezar?

Únete a nosotros mientras te ayudamos a explorar oportunidades locales para el verano y a organizarte con los recursos que recibiste en la Feria de Recursos del Condado de Cuyahoga.

Únete al staff de CFK, incluyendo a los Especialistas en Recursos Familiares (ERF), quienes ayudarán a las familias a identificar los programas adecuados para ellos.

También podrás conectar con otras familias y tener la oportunidad de reunirte 1:1 con un ERF virtualmente para encontrar los recursos específicos que estén disponibles y sean los adecuados para tu familia.

Regístrate usando el enlace a continuación y se te enviara por correo electrónico la información sobre como unirte al programa, usando la aplicación gratuita de Zoom o llamando a un número de teléfono gratuito.

Este programa no será grabado.

Para más información visite https://connectingforkids.org/registrate