PA Family Network Announce November 2026 Family Workshops

Please share these important workshops and support groups with your networks! Register here for upcoming events.

Family Information Exchange:

What is Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q)?: Thursday, November 19

Support and Good Life Groups:

Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, November 4, and Tuesday, November 17
Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, November 30

LifeCourse Workshops:

Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve Part 1 & 2: Tuesday, November 3, and Tuesday, November 10
Usando el Curso de Vida para Planificar y Resolver Problemas Parte 2: Miércoles 11 de noviembre
Transitions Through the LifeSpan: Friday, November 20

Waiver Workshops:

Waiver Basics Part 1 & 2: Monday, November 2, and Monday, November 9
Waiver Basics Part 2 ONLY: Wednesday, November 18

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