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• Inclusive Drop-In

  • When
    30 Mar 2023
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Family Room @ Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Ave.

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  Join Connecting for Kids and Lakewood Family Room for this new inclusive playgroup! This pilot program, open to families who have children with or without disabilities ages 0-6, will give families a chance to get hands-on support, meet other families and connect to community resources. Led by an experienced Early Intervention Support Coordinator and CFK, children and caregivers will have the opportunity to learn strategies for dealing with behavior challenges, communication concerns and sensory issues. Registration is welcome but not required.

  This program is in partnership with Lakewood Family Room and is funded by the Healthy Lakewood Foundation. Due to grant funding, this program is only open to Lakewood residents.

  
  

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• Music Therapy & Parent Connect: Elementary aged Complex Needs

  • When
    01 Apr 2023
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    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Public Library- Main Library, 15425 Detroit Ave.
  • Spaces left
    4

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  This pilot program is designed for families and their children ages 7-12 years with complex needs and disabilities. This hands-on program will combine a typical Music Therapy & More program with an informal parent connection group. Caregiving for a child with complex needs often does not allow time to connect with other parents, especially during a program. Children will engage with volunteers and a Board Certified Music Therapist in one area of the room while caregivers will be invited to gather with a CFK staff member in another area for an informal connection time.

  This program is in partnership with Lakewood Public Library and is funded by the Healthy Lakewood Foundation. 

  Not sure what complex needs are? Click here for more info.
  

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• Anxiety & Attention Family Support

  • When
    13 Apr 2023
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    6:30 PM
  • Location
    Lakewood Public Library- Main Library, 15425 Detroit Ave.
  • Spaces left
    4

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  Now with a new date!

  This event is two pilot programs in one and is designed for families and their children ages 7-12 with concerns about mental health or low support needs disabilities.

  Kids will explore themes connected to mental health through age-appropriate activities led by Amy Mobley, MSW, LSW, CDCA of Clear Perspective Therapy. In another room, caregivers will have the opportunity to meet with CFK staff and connect with other families facing similar concerns.

  This program is in partnership with Lakewood Public Library and is funded by the Healthy Lakewood Foundation. Due to grant funding, this program is only open to Lakewood residents.

  
  

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• Outing: North Pointe Ballet's Beauty and the Beast Family Outing

  • When
    22 Apr 2023
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Lorain Palace Theatre 617 Broadway Ave. Lorain, OH
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Join Connecting for Kids for a family outing at North Pointe Ballet's Sensory Friendly production of Beauty and the Beast.

  This sensory-friendly performance features youth dancers with and without disabilities from North Pointe's A Chance to Dance program, including their Community Division which has dancers from Lorain, Medina, & Cuyahoga Counties, and their partnership with Murray Ridge.

  Information about what to expect at a sensory-friendly performance can be found here. 

  Tickets can be picked up at Will Call under Connecting for Kids' name on the day of the performance. 

  
  

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• Inclusive Play & Connect

  • When
    27 Apr 2023
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    9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Lakewood Family Room @ Cove Community Center, 12525 Lake Ave.

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  Join Connecting for Kids and Lakewood Family Room for this inclusive play and connection group. Open to families with children with or without disabilities ages 0-6, this pilot program combines play-based activities for children with a casual Share & Support program for caregivers.

  Kids will engage with an experienced Early Intervention Support Coordinator in one area, while caregivers will have the chance to drink coffee, connect with other families, share concerns, and offer support.

  Registration is encouraged but not required.

  This program is in partnership with Lakewood Family Room and is funded by the Healthy Lakewood Foundation. Due to grant funding, this program is only open to Lakewood residents.

  
  

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