PA Family Network Announces July Workshops

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

Support/Good Life Group

Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 21
Family Information Exchange: Thursday, July 16
Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, July 27

LifeCourse Workshops

Transitions Through the Lifespan: Thursday, July 2
Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve Part 1 and 2: Tuesday, July 21, and Tuesday, July 28
Peace of Mind Long-Term Planning: Friday, July 31

Waiver Workshops

Waiver Basics, For Siblings Part 1 and 2: Monday, July 6, and Monday, July 13
Waiver Basics Part 1 and 2: Wednesday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 15

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