Southeast Network

Estate Planning Presentation

A presentation for: parents of children with special healthcare needs on Estate Planning, hosted by parents of children with special healthcare needs on Estate Planning,hosted by THE CT. FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK at Lawrence & Memorial June 11,2008 form 6:30- 8pmThe Presentation will be given by Plan Lifetime Assistants Network of CT also know as PLAN. PLAN is a non-profit organization started by parents, to assist families in planning for the future of their disabled family member after the parents /care-givers have died or are unable to continue.

The presentation is free and open to the public; however you must register by June 9th` . For more information, or to register contact: April Dipollina at adipollina@sbcglobal.org or 860-271-4371. Refreshments will be served.

WELCOME

     Welcome to the Family Support Network (FSN) Southeast Region.  The FSN was started 4 years ago by the Family Support Council (FSC).  The FSN is state wide. There are six regions, each with a regional coordinator and parent’s group.
The Network is a partnership of parents and professionals across CT. dedicated to supporting families who are raising children with a disability.
     We offer one to one support, speakers, trainings and workshops so families can get the information they need.  We provide links to resources and agencies that can provide services.  We help families find a voice in policymaking.

  • Get as involved as you want.
  • Come to our monthly meeting
  • Attend one of our workshops or a legislative event and meet your state and local policymaker.
  • Get on our informational list serve (e-mail list) and receive answers to your questions, information and notices about events. 

We meet the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm at L&M Hospital, unless there is a special event that month.  Meeting notices are sent out on the list serve.
    To get involved, meet other parents and find help, contact
April Dipollina,
Regional coordinator
Family support Network Southeast
dipollina@sbcglobal.net
860-444-6607 (between 8am- 3pm)

 

The CT Family Support Network (FSN) In Southeast CT

We connect FAMILIES and AGENCIES with

INFORMATION and SUPPORTS

We are a group of parents and professionals, who are concerned about children and adults with disabilities.

  • We have refreshments, share frustrations, solutions and leave feeling just a little stronger.
  • We offer Workshops and Trainings.
  • FSN helps people successfully advocate with policymakers.
  • FSN provides a constant up date of information for people with disabilities in Connecticut.
  • There is no fee.
  • Some stipends are available for child care.
  • We are here to help. New people are always welcome.

We meet on the FIRST Wednesday of the month at L&M Hospital 6:00pm in conference room 3 (e-mail or call to confirm).

GIVE YOURSELF A VOICE &ACCESS The SERVICES YOUR FAMILY NEEDS.

E-mail April Dipollina – E-mail April Dipollina – E-mail April Dipollina – dipollina@sbcglobal.net or call April Dipollina at 860-444-6607. The family Support Network is a non-profit initiative of the CT Family Support Council and Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.