Parent E.A.S.E.

Parent E.A.S.E. is a series of Four Workshops held in partnership with MCPS Parent Academy with emphasis on Special Education and Advocating for your child in the school system. Workshops are usually held in the Spring and Fall of the school year. Times and Locations vary. Topics vary by workshop & may include: The Special Education Process Parents of children with disabilities will become more knowledgeable about the special education process and how to support their child's education. Special Education: The IEP Process Learn about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and how parents can prepare for the IEP meeting in order to establish appropriate IEP goals and objectives for the student. Special Education: Advocating for Your Child Learn about various advocacy skills and communication styles to become empowered to help your child’s academic performance. Special Education: Monitoring Your Child’s Progress Learn how to organize your child’s records, and understand the assessments and benchmarks used to measure your child’s academic progress. Special Education: Problem Solving Learn about the organizational structure of the school system and the necessary steps to take to resolve conflict.

FLAVORS

The FLAVORS Program (Families Linked to Advocacy and a Variety Of Resources and Supports) is a Program for Families of Children and Youth Involved in the Juvenile Justice System FLAVORS is a comprehensive and multifaceted approach of supporting, educating and empowering culturally diverse family members of children and youth who: have been or are currently involved with law enforcement. are further into the juvenile justice system. FLAVORS offers support to families with the help of a Parent Engagement Coordinator. A Parent Engagement Coordinator is available to help families: Successfully navigate the juvenile justice system. Learn how to deal effectively with other child-serving agencies. Access a variety of resources and supports. Create their own family support network. Become the best advocate for their own children. Emerge as family leaders in the community. Support for Families The Parent Engagement Coordinator is:   A parent of a child who has been in the juvenile justice system. A caregiver who has experienced raising children with emotional and mental health challenges. Trained to assist other families to obtain the appropriate services and supports for their child and family. Knowledgeable about state and local resources and how to access them. The Parent Engagement Coordinator is NOT a lawyer or a therapist and does not provide legal representation or counseling. The Parent Engagement Coordinator provides support and information and discusses options with families so that they can make the best choices for their children. Opportunities for Youth: The FLAVORS program also offers youth involved in the juvenile justice system opportunities to participate in youth-guided activities. These youth are invited to join the "Mo County ALL STARS," a youth group for young people ages 14-21 with life challenges. >Click Here to learn more about Mo County ALL STARS. Our Funders: The Federation would like to thank the following agencies for their dedicated support and advocation for Children's Mental Health in Montgomery County. The FLAVORS Program has been made possible through the support of the Montgomery County Collaboration Council for Children, Youth and Families, with funding from the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP).