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November/December Programs

Connecting for Kids November/December 2025 Programs

Resources, support & community

Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

November/December Programs

Learn more about our free programs:

Speaker Series
Share & Support Groups
Music Therapy & More
Playgroups
Adapted Library Programs

Concerned? Ask Us!

Ask Us is a free 30-minute call with another parent who gets what it’s like to be concerned about a child. Our Family Resource Specialists will also give you tailored resources for your family.

connectingforkids.org/AskUs

Speaker Series

Now What? Supporting Your Gifted or Twice-Exceptional Child (ages 7-12)

Join Jessica Esway, Director of Menlo Park Academy, as she guides families through what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional and how to work together with schools to get the best support for your child. Jessica will also share practical tips for creating a supportive home environment, highlight common mistakes to avoid, and offer strategies for handling complex emotions.

Westlake Porter Public Library
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m.

Share & Support Groups

Caregiver Support Group: The Highs and Lows of the Holidays (ages 0-12)

Share & Support is a peer support group where caregivers can meet families on a similar journey. Join CFK staff for virtual, monthly themed sessions where we'll share our "roses" (joys), "thorns" (struggles) and "buds" (hopes) to foster connection and support.

Virtual
Monday, Nov. 24, 7:00 p.m.

Music Therapy & More

Music Therapy & More (ages 0-6)

For families with a concern about their child, ages 0-6
Led by a Board Certified Music Therapist
Learn to use music to improve academic, motor skills, communication and behavior

Heights Libraries, Lee Road Branch
Session begins at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Maple Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22
Saturday, Dec. 13

North Ridgeville Branch of Lorain Public Library System
Session begins at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Oberlin Public Library
Sessions begin at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 19
Wednesday, Dec. 17

Parma-Snow Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Session begins at 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8

Westlake Porter Public Library
Sessions begin at 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 14
Saturday, Nov. 15

Reminder

Music Therapy & More sessions open on a month-by-month basis. Registration for next month's session will not open until the current month session is over.

Playgroups

Adapted Playgroups (ages 18 months - 6 years)

For families with concerns about their child's development
Led by an Early Childhood Specialist
Your child will practice play and social skills while you get tips

Lakewood Public Library, Main Library
Session begins at 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22

Westlake Porter Public Library
Thursday session begins at 6:30 p.m. and Friday session begins at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 20
Friday, Nov. 21

Reminder

Adapted playgroup sessions open on a month-by-month basis. Registration for next month's session will not open until the current month session is over.