Navigating School Avoidance (ages 7-12) 

Join Rob Adams, PsyD, from Barlow & Adams Behavioral Health and Rebekah Bryson, LISW, therapist and school social worker for Avon Local School District, as they discuss the factors contributing to school avoidance both in and out of the classroom. Families will learn how to improve communication and collaborate effectively with educators, counselors and therapists to support their child's success.

Avon Lake Public Library (hybrid)
Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m

Executive Function 101: Strategies to Build Skills at Home & School (ages 0-12)

Join Tori Cordiano, Ph.D., who will discuss how core executive functioning skills impact daily life, including homework completion, following directions, time management and emotional regulation. Learn practical, effective ways to help children build executive functioning skills at home and school.

Lakewood Public Library, Main Library
Thursday, Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Planning for the Future: Family Fun Night (ages 0-12)

Join Kathryn Bryan, PhD, CEPA, chSNC, of Legacy Wealth Advisors, and Dawn McFadden, Esq., of McFadden Bushnell LLC, for an evening of fun to learn all about financial and estate planning for families with unique needs and disabilities. Pizza and prizes will be provided and although we can’t promise all of this stuff is easy, we will promise to make it fun!

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

Navigating IEPs, ETRs and 504s (ages 0-12)

Navigating the world of special education may seem overwhelming at first. Join Karla Fitch, MSW, LSW, of Connecting for Kids and Shari DeCarlo of Neo Advocates, as they help you understand the process so that you can more effectively work with the school to help your child.

Middleburg Heights Branch of Cuyahoga County Public Library
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.

LGBTQ Caregiver Connect (ages 0-12)

Are you the caregiver of a child who is gender-questioning, expansive or LGBTQ+? Join Kameron Pepera, MEd, LPCC-S, of Colors+ Counseling and CFK for a discussion where families can learn, connect and find resources to better support and affirm their child.

Virtual
Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group: Back-to-School (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, Sept. 29, 7:00 p.m.

The Power of Community Support (ages 0-12)

Join Mother 2 Mother and CFK staff as we find strength, resilience and hope through honest conversations and collective wisdom. We’ll discover how supportive relationships can help us navigate the highs and lows of caregiving. 

Heights Libraries, Lee Road Branch
Saturday, Oct. 4, 1:00 p.m.

Caregiver Support Group: Complex Needs Caregivers (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, Oct. 27, 7:00 p.m.

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

• Saturday, Sept. 20
• Saturday, Oct. 25

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

• Wednesday, Sept. 17
• Wednesday, Oct. 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.

Inclusive Drop-in Playgroup (ages 0-6)

• For families with children - with or without disabilities or delays
• Led by an Early Childhood Specialist
• Connect with other families and get free resources from our staff

Lakewood Family Room
Thursday, Oct. 2 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

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