This is a virtual based series for interested parents and professionals and will meet Tuesday mornings from 9-11 a.m.
Feb. 13: Overview of the Model & Kickoff; Respect & Communication
Feb. 20: Equity, Trust & Decision Making
Feb. 27: Advocacy & Communicating with the Community, Commitment, Competence & Parenting
Mar. 5: Trauma Informed Care & Mental Health
March 19: Debrief Training & Wrap-Up
The program is designed for parents and professionals to learn alongside one another and focus on skills that strengthen parents’ ability to advocate for their children in a variety of settings. Participants will enhance their leaderships skills and be ready to take on new higher-level roles in the community. Parents and professionals will select their own partners for participation. This series follows a train-the-trainer model and each team will be asked to commit to training 5 other parent/professional teams upon completion of the Parent Advocacy Training series.
Registration is free and parent and caregiver participants will receive a $100 gift card upon completion.
Register now by contacting Tammy McKittrick at Tamara_McKittrick@Mercy.com or call 419-251-2469.