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Funding Assistance
STAR NET Region IV Parent Education Fellowships are now available for individual requests of up to $100 per award, and may be used for workshop/webinar registration, lodging, or childcare. Note: Individuals may apply only once during our fiscal year.
Parent Education Fellowship Application
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has a stipend program that pays for Illinois families to attend conferences.
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Websites for Grants for Families Challenged with Autism
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Variety the Children’s Charity: Apply for a Therapeutic Bike in 2020
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Family Events & Support
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center presents: the following webinars which will include learning tips for productive morning routines, after school schedules, and easy bedtimes during this webinar series for parents of children with special needs.
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30 Minute Message on Productive Morning Routines
Join us for a webinar on Jan 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
30 Minute Message on After School Schedules
Join us for a webinar on Feb 09, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
30 Minute Message on Bedtime Routines
Join us for a webinar on Feb 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM CST.
~Webinar Series~
Everyday Learning Activities-Join Early CHOICES for a series for families with children birth to 5 yrs. Register for one or all!
January 28, 2021 & February 27, 2021
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Join STAR NET Regions I & III for their first round of Active Parenting webinars.
The Arc of Illinois presents: Students will need updated IEPs when they return to school. Are you ready? This is an online Self-Paced Training with a $99 registration fee.
STAR NET Parent Education Fellowships are available to cover expenses to attend the online self-paced training listed above and other approved training’s and events click here to see if you are eligible to apply!
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Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Volunteer Advocacy Project is a training program for Illinois residents who are willing to become advocates for themselves and other families as they navigate their way through the world of special education. The 2021 WEBINAR sessions will be held on 11 consecutive Thursday evenings beginning January 14th and ending March 25th. Sessions run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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We are looking for participants for an exciting research project that will explore the nature of advocacy conducted by parents of children with disabilities
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Free Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Brain Disorders
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Grandparents Support Group
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Illinois Center for Autism Support Group
Every third or fourth Wednesday of each month
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Family Resources
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Fill out a questionnaire to see if you are eligible to take part in a research project for the University of Chicago!
You will receive a $30 target gift card if you participate!
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The Parent Advocacy app is for the family with deaf or hard-of-hearing child.
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The Spectrum:
A resource for busy parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special need!
Parenting Tips, Info, Updates and News from Connie Hammer (parent, coach)
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Free Children’s Vision Screening
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Air Force Respite Care
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Family Needs Survey
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Child Dental Services for Patients to age 20 on Medicaid
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Insurance Coverage for Autism
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Parent Right’s Guide Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
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St. Louis Zoo/UCP Heartland Visual Schedule
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Zero to Three – Military Families
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