PIC Family Voices Podcast Episode 2: Growing Minds: Understanding Cognitive Development
PIC Family Voices Episode One: Growing Minds: Understanding Cognitive Development
My Child’s Turning 3, Now What?
My child is receiving services from NH Birth to 3: Family Centered Early Supports and Services and they are going to be 3. What do you mean we have to plan for services to end? Does that sound familiar? You’re in the right place if it does. Here at [...]
Elements of Healthcare Transition for Families
Helping young people with chronic conditions and disabilities transition to adult healthcare empowers them to understand their care, advocate for themselves, and adjust to new systems. This approach ensures continuity of care, leads to better health outcomes, and improves their quality of life, even when lifelong caregiver support is needed. Join our chat to learn: [...]
Job Openings at The Parent Information Center
Click on the openings below to learn more about the position and how to apply. Administrative Support for the Council This 15-hour per week position will provide administrative support to the Council for Youths with Chronic Conditions (CYCC) in alignment with 126-J. This position requires availability for evening meetings, and occasional weekend events. This [...]
Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Mental Health Services
If you are a parent or caregiver of a youth with mental health challenges, you may have questions about their transition to adulthood. This Time for Transition Chat with Deb Jurkoic, the NAMI NH NH Family Network Coordinator, covers the following topics: Housing support Medication management Safety guidance Consultations The timeline to transition Checklists to use [...]
Accessibility & Applying to College: A Chat with Granite Edvance
If your student is exploring colleges this year, this chat will empower your family to find the best fit and plan for a smooth transition! In this chat, you’ll discover: Key questions to assess accessibility services, course load flexibility, housing, and social opportunities Tips for optimizing the application process and disclosing a disability Grants, scholarships, and [...]
Extended School Year
In this 20-minute module, families will learn: What Extended School Year (ESY) services are Why a child might need ESY services ESY services available beyond the summer break How to have a conversation with the IEP Team about what your child’s program could look like Use the [...]
Secondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities
UNH-4U is a secondary education option for students with intellectual disabilities to have the ability to reach their life and career goals. This option allows students to experience college life with peers without disabilities. Join Ariel Schwartz as she explains what UNH-4U and Bridges are all about. She will share how you can connect your [...]
Updated Special Education Procedural Safeguards 2023
The NH Bureau of Special Education Supports has issued an updated Special Education Procedural Safeguards Handbook for districts to provide parents of children with disabilities. This handbook has adopted the federal template while also including NH-specific information. Procedural Safeguards are designed to protect the rights of parents and their children with a disability and, at the same [...]