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Please consider writing a review – We only need 10 more reviews to be a GREATNONPROFIT 2023.  Share why you love F2F!   REGISTER NOW: Nov. 14th “Creating Possibilities” Luncheon  (Tickets available now)   SAVE THE DATE! Annual Conference & Resource Fair January 20th, HCC – Katy Campus October 16th, 12:00 pm “Guardianship And Alternatives With Attorney Melissa Donovan”. Once a child with disabilities becomes a legal adult, how does a parent continue to protect and make decisions for that child? During this webinar we will be joined by Attorney Melissa Donovan who will discuss the guardianship option as well as alternatives to the guardianship such as powers of attorney, supported decision-making agreements, special needs trusts, and representative payees. Register here. October 16th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm “Somos Latinx Families: Episode 2: Latinx Parenting – Embracing and Understanding Afro-Latinidad and Indigeneity in Our Latinx Communities“. This free, 5-episode virtual conversation series offers a safe and welcoming space to hold conversations for and by Latinx families. Explore what it means to be a parent as part of the Latinx community, raising Latinx children while navigating U.S. mainstream cultures, and connecting Latinx cultural identities to physical and mental well-being. Let’s talk about how anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity show up in our community, how our identities influence our parenting and how we socialize our children. Join us as we create a Latinx parent community of mutual learning and support. BrazeltonTouchPoint Center Register here. October 17th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm “A Story, A Song, and a Dance”. Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. In this performance, Classical Indian Dance, Storytelling, Music, Dance, and Flamenco artists bring the cultures of India and Spain together in this collaborative and educational cultural performance for audiences and students of all ages.This performance is suitable for grades K-12. Get tickets online beginning October 16th at 10:00 am. Limit 4 per person. No tickets are necessary for the Hill! For assistance call 832-487-7123 or email at tickets@milleroutdoortheatre.com.  October 17th, 11:00 am “Overview of Procedural Safeguards”. Located at Domino’s Pizza, 2411 Ave I, Huntsville, TX 77340. For more information, get in touch with Sabrina Thompson at 936-348-0013 or Region6prn@gmail.com October 17th, 12:00 pm “Have A Home And Community-Based Services Waiver (HCS Slot)?  Let’s Dig Into What This Entails!”. A Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCS) waiver helps people with disabilities live and work in their community.  This waiver can cover things almost NEVER covered by private insurance, like an attendant that helps someone get out of bed and get dressed, support to help someone get or keep a job, or specialized interventions to help with someone’s behaviors in particular situations. Learn how to get the most out of your HCS waiver. Register here. October 17th, 12:00 pm “Development is a Journey: A Conversation Roadmap for Talking with Families”. Learn about and practice using the Development is a Journey Conversation Roadmap to enhance the provider-parent partnership and engage parents and other caregivers in planning for their child’s developmental needs. Cost: $85/seat. October 17th, 2:00 – 5:00 pm “Workforce Solutions Employment Seminar”. Located at Metropolitan Multi-Service Center, 1475 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019. Join Workforce Solutions staff to learn how they can help you to achieve your employment goals.  Please register here to reserve materials and appropriate accommodations. For more information, please get in touch with Kimberly Blanchard at Kimberly.Blanchard@wrksolutions.com . October 18th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm “Virtual IEP Clinic”. Please call 832-720-2369 to reserve an appointment time. For more information, get in touch with Celia Ulloa at Region4aprn@gmail.com October 18th, 10:00 am “ARD Process”. Located at La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche St, Corpus Christi, TX 7840. For more information, get in touch with Natalie Parker at 361-445-2381 or Region2prn@gmail.com. October 18th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm “IEP Clinic”. Located at 220 5th St, Orange, TX 77630. Please call (409) 790-0741 to reserve an appointment time. For more information, get in touch with Marion Campbell at Region5prn@gmail.com October 18th, 12:00 – 1:30 pm “Neurodiversity in the Workplace Workshop”. Located at Partnership Lake Houston, 110 W Main St, Humble, TX 77338. Get your business ahead of the curve by being educated, equipped, and excited to embrace neurodiversity within your work culture. This workshop will help you to understand the term “neurodiversity” and introduce you to tools you can use to harness the synergy that neurodiverse work cultures create. Register here. For more information, get in touch with Erica Johnston at (832) 790-7868 or ericajohnston@inspirend.org. October 18th, 12:00 pm “A Checklist To Gaining Employment – How To Approach The Job Search When You Have A Disability”. So you (or your child) want a job? That’s great! Obtaining a job when you have a disability comes with challenges, but with the right support, it’s completely possible for you to find your dream job, build a career, and support yourself! Register here. 18 de octubre, 1:00 – 2:30 pm “Conocimiento a mi hijo con autismo: énfasis en situaciones que afectan la conducta”. Presentado por Dr. Melisa Rosario Diaz. Regístrese aquí. October 18th, 5:30 pm “YOUth Hangout-TEAM Project”. Our youth hangouts were created to provide a monitored social interaction for youth and young adults ages 14-26+ who have a diagnosis, disability, or learning challenges. There are at least two coordinators on each hangout to help with social skills and monitor activities for safety. We encourage participation and try to keep everyone engaged. Register here. October 19th, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm “ABA Academy”. Teachers who serve students with Autism across Texas can learn about using reinforcement in the classroom, teaching routines, reducing problem behavior, and data collection methods available. CEUs provided. Register here. For more information, please contact englishc@uhcl.edu or richardsonam@uhcl.edu. October 19th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm “Civic Heart Community Services Enrollment”. Located at St. Austin Center, 2002 S Wayside Dr, Room Number 289, Houston, TX 77023. Do you need Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid (Children, Adults, and Pregnant Individuals) coverage? Receive enrollment assistance in person, over the phone, or virtually from an Outreach and Enrollment Specialist. Specialist will be able to assist with Snap, CHIP, Medicaid, renewals, and so forth. Applicants must be under 19 years old, must be a US citizen or green card or any other foreign legal residence, must reside in Texas, and must meet income criteria (as shown on Medicaid or CHIP). Applicants must bring a valid Driver License for all adults, Social Security Card for adults and children, birth certificates for children, Utilities- Light, Gas, and Water Bill, Mortgage statement, pay stubs (weekly pay last 4 paystubs of the month and bi-weekly pay the last 2 paystubs for the month), most recent bank statements, award letter for social security/pension/Veterans/ Security Income and court order paper work for children support compensation. If undocumented, applicant must bring alien registration card/ passport/their ID from the country they are from as well as Self-employment Income H1049- S (if get paid in cash). For more information, call 713-374-1282 or nav_ckc@civicheart.org. October 19th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm “Access Harris County Hiring Event”. Located at Hiram Clarke Multi-Service Center, 3810 W Fuqua St, Houston, TX 77045. Bring multiple copies of your resume and dress in business casual. Onsite interviews will be conducted. If resume assistance is needed, please call (713) 444-8731. View available positions here. October 19th, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm “IEP Clinic”. Located at Holly Park Apartments Community Room, 3338 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78415. Please call 361-445-2381 to reserve an appointment time. For more information, get in touch with Natalie Parker at Region2prn@gmail.com. October 19th, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm “Maria’s Magical Music Adventure”. Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. A bilingual (English/Spanish) interactive show about a young Latina who travels back in time to meet the composer, Antonio Vivaldi, just finishing his masterpiece, The Four Seasons. With live musical accompaniment by members of Ars Lyrica Houston. Get tickets online beginning October 18th at 10:00 am. Limit 4 per person. No tickets are necessary for the Hill! For assistance call 832-487-7123 or email at tickets@milleroutdoortheatre.com.  October 19th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm “Harris County Precinct 4 Listening Tour”. Located at Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet, Houston, 77074. Commissioner Lesley Briones is committed to advocating for policies and resources that improve the quality of life for Harris County residents. As part of that commitment, Commissioner Briones launched a Listening Tour throughout Precinct 4 to hear directly from the people she serves. Residents can meet Commissioner Briones and have their comments and questions heard. Please RSVP here or call 832-927-4444 for more information. October 19th, 26th, and November 2nd, 1:00 – 2:30 pm “Family Connections: Mental Health and Relationship-Building Workshops for Staff and Families”. This three-part series provides knowledge, skills, and strategies for strengthening your partnerships with parents, understanding depression, and talking with children about difficult issues. This virtual workshop series based on the Family Connections model is for mental health consultants, family service professionals, and early childhood system or program people in charge. Cost: $105/seat. Register here. October 19th, 3:00 – 4:30 pm “Ten Tips for a Successful Medical Transition”. Come learn how to transition your adult child from pediatric care to an adult health care professional. Register here. For more information, contact Ava Fletcher at acfletc2@central.uh.edu or 713-743-0608. 19 de octubre, 3:00 – 4:30 pm “Diez Consejos para Una Transición Médica Exitosa”. Venga y aprenda cómo transiciónar a su hijo de edad adulta de su médico pediatra a un médico para adultos. Por favor regístrese aquí. Para más información contacte Olga Guerra a olguerra@central.uh.edu o 713-743-5592. October 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm “Harris County Precinct 4 Listening Tour”. Located at Bayland Community Center, 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074. Commissioner Lesley Briones is committed to advocating for policies and resources that improve the quality of life for Harris County residents. Residents can meet Commissioner Briones and have their comments and questions heard. Please RSVP here or call 832-927-4444 for more information. October 20th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm “George Ranch Frontier Day Festival: Field Trip Friday”. Located at George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469. Bring the whole family to discover more than 150 years of Texas history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, live music and entertainment, first-person costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games, cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and more. To sign up for Field Trip Friday, get in touch with Maggie Trinker at (281) 343-0218 ext. 220 or email mtrinker@georgeranch.org. Advance registration is required and space is limited. October 20th, 12:00 pm “Evaluating Children for the Presence of a Disability”. Located at Grace Community Church – Fannett, TX, 22044 Burrell-Wingate Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705. For more information, get in touch with Marion Campbell at (409)790-0741 or Region5prn@gmail.com. October 20th, 7:00 – 9:00 pm “Reggae Vibrations featuring The Legendary Wailers, Third World, and The Skatalites”. Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Feel the warm Caribbean breeze and smell the sea air. Everything is irie mon! Featuring three of reggae’s most influential bands right here at Miller Outdoor Theatre, playing your favorite reggae hits like “Get Up, Stand Up”, “I Shot the Sheriff”, and “No Woman, No Cry”. Get tickets online beginning October 19th at 10:00 am. Limit 4 per person. No tickets are necessary for the Hill! For assistance call 832-487-7123 or email at tickets@milleroutdoortheatre.com.  October 21st, 9:00 am “Team Achilles Children”. Located at Stude Park, 1031 Stude St. Houston, TX 77007. The Houston chapter of Achilles International transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. With the disability community being such a broad spectrum, they serve athletes who walk, run and wheel. All fitness levels are welcome. RSVP Required. For information on joining as an athlete with a disability or volunteering as a guide runner, please contact Chapter Leader, Michaela Cueto at mcueto@achillesinternational.org. October 21st, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm “George Ranch Frontier Day Festival”. Located at George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469. Bring the whole family to discover more than 150 years of Texas history! Enjoy hands-on activities, battle re-enactments, live music and entertainment, first-person costumed interpreters, historic home tours, games, cowboys, vintage vehicles, food, craft vendors and more. Get tickets here. October 21st, 9:00 – 10:30 am “Women’s Health Symposium”. Located at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, 23900 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494. Come explore a variety of women’s health topics, from primary care to gynecological care to cancer care, with a panel of our affiliated physicians. We will share tips for prevention, early detection and proper screenings while you network and enjoy light bites. Blood Pressure and Glucose screenings will be offered before and after the Symposium. Register here or by calling (713) 222-2273. October 21st, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm “Estate Planning Clinic: Protect Your Legacy for Your Loved Ones”. Earl Carl Institute for Legal & Social Policy will provide you with simple instructions to complete your Transfer on Death Deed, Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney and other estate planning documents. Attorneys and law students will prepare your wills, review them with you and assist you with executing them. Witnesses and notaries will be available. Prior to the clinic, fill out these forms. Register for the clinic here. For more information, please call (713) 313-1139. October 21st, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm “One Acre Farm Sensory Saturday Art & Play”. Located at One Acre Farm TX, 3416 Magnolia Dr, Porter, TX 77365. Enjoy water funnels, a rock pit, bean bag launch, and more! Activities are age appropriate for kiddos aged 1-6. But, all ages love seeing and feeding the animals. You are encouraged to bring sliced carrots and celery sticks to feed the animals.  Cost: $12/child age 1+. Pay and register here. Pre-purchase required. Exclusive to families of children with autism or similar disabilities. Parents & Grandparents are always FREE!  October 21st, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm “9th Annual Jensen Jubilee Festival”. Located at Shady Lane Park, 10220 Shady, Houston, TX 77093. Enjoy train rides, face painting, food, resources and more! October 21st, 12:00 pm “8 Steps to Consider When Raising a Child with Disabilities – A Presentation by Attorney Leona Filis”. Raising a child with disabilities requires careful planning for the future. During this webinar, we will hear from Attorney Leona Filis as she shares the top eight steps needed to prepare properly for the future of your family. Register here. October 21st, 3:00 – 6:00 pm “Clever Kiddos Halloween Xtravaganza”. Located at 7826 Janak Dr, Houston, TX 77055. This free event for families with children ages 1-12 will be an evening of costumes, activities, games, prizes, and tons of excitement. Costumes encouraged. Donations are appreciated and will go toward the Clever Kiddos Child Development Center. October 21st, 7:00 – 9:00 pm “Asia to the World”.  Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Come explore the amazing wonders of Asia through the art of dance. This poetic performance showcases the many diverse cultures, colors, and dance styles of Asia, featuring traditional and contemporary forms of dance. Great for the whole family! Get tickets online beginning October 20th at 10:00 am. Limit 4 per person. No tickets are necessary for the Hill! For assistance call 832-487-7123 or email at tickets@milleroutdoortheatre.com.  October 21st, 6:30 – 9:30 pm “Halloween Carnival and Dance”. Located at 4021 Deerbrook Dr, Houston, TX 77339. Please RSVP to Kathie Gentry at kathiegentry01@gmail.com. Please include the participant’s name and guardian’s email and phone number. Please dress up, but no costume masks. October 22nd, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, “Dar-Us-Sakina Annual Fall Fest” Masjid Sabireen, 610 Brand Lane, Stafford, 77477. Come enjoy bounce house, carnival games, arts & crafts and much more! Pre-Registration Required: http://tinyurl.com/dusfall2023 Visit with Family to Family Network! October 22nd, 2:45 – 4:30 pm “Candidate Accountability Session for Houston Mayor”. Located at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 5102 Dabney St, Houston, TX 77026. This session will include the 4 leading mayoral candidates: Sen. John Whitmire, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Lee Kaplan, and Gilbert Garcia. These candidates will be asked to talk about their position on balancing the city budget, fully implementing the One Safe Houston law enforcement plan, and climate action plans among other topics. In addition, attendees will be educated about the Harris Health bond proposal. Register here. October 23rd, 11:00 am “Panto U.S.A. Presents Cinderella”. Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Bullied by her two mean Step Sisters, Cinders’ future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to the ball. How will the Prince ever find her when she flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper? A true-to-story play full of original songs and bursting with more hilarity than you can imagine. And of course, there’s the perfect happy ending! This is a non-ticketed performance. No tickets are necessary, no reservations can be made. The show goes on rain or shine. October 23rd, 2:00 – 3:30 pm “Parenting While Rising to Child Developmental Challenges Episode 2: My Whole Child”. Families of children with developmental disabilities often find that professionals focusing on their child’s challenges may not seek out and celebrate the “whole” of their child. During this virtual conversation, we will learn with families about how they appreciate their children’s strengths and how they help family members, educators, healthcare professionals, and others see them too. All are welcome to join and engage in these powerful conversations! Register here. 23 de octubre, 2:00 – 3:30 pm “Paternidad al Enfrentarse a los Desafíos del Desarrollo Infantil Episodio 2: Todo mi hijo“. Las familias de niños con discapacidades del desarrollo a menudo se encuentran con que los profesionales que se centran en los retos de su hijo no buscan y celebran el “todo” de su hijo. Las familias saben que los retos de su hijo no lo definen todo sobre él. Durante esta conversación virtual, aprenderemos con las familias cómo aprecian los puntos fuertes de sus hijos y cómo ayudan a los familiares, educadores, profesionales sanitarios y otras personas a verlos también. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a unirse y participar en estas poderosas conversaciones! Regístrese aquí. October 24th, 11:00 am “Panto U.S.A. Presents Cinderella”. Located at Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030. Bullied by her two mean Step Sisters, Cinders’ future looks bleak until her Fairy Godmother casts a spell and sends her to the ball. How will the Prince ever find her when she flees at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper? A true-to-story play full of original songs and bursting with more hilarity than you can imagine. And of course, there’s the perfect happy ending! This is a non-ticketed performance. No tickets are necessary, no reservations can be made. The show goes on rain or shine. October 24th, 11:00 am “Overview of Procedural Safeguards”. Located at Domino’s Pizza, 2411 Ave I, Huntsville, TX 77340. For more information, get in touch with Sabrina Thompson at 936-348-0013 or Region6prn@gmail.com. October 24th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, “Magnolia ISD Special Services Night” Located at Magnolia ISD Event Center, 11659 FM 1488, Magnolia, 77354. For more information: 281-356-2111. Visit with Family to Family Network! October 24th, 6:30 pm “The Science of Learning and Behavior”. Are you baffled by your child’s behavior? Join this webinar to learn from Educational Consultant Robin Rettie as she discusses the brain and body interactions with the goal of increasing awareness and self-regulation. Strategies will be shared to help a child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Register here. October 25th, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm “Career Connection”. Located at United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007. Explore assorted career paths and gain insights into what it’s like to work in different places.You’ll have the chance to connect with employers who are keen to hire and employed peers who will share their inspiring job exploration journeys. They’ll give you a firsthand look at what it’s like to work at their places of employment, so you can get a real sense of the opportunities available. Business casual attire recommended. For more information, email brooke@summerhousehouston.org or call (832) 632 – 8491. October 25th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm “IEP Clinic”. Located at 11801 Shadow Creek Pkwy, Pearland, TX 77584. Please call 832-720-2369 to reserve an appointment time. For more information, get in touch with Celia Ulloa at Region4aprn@gmail.com. October 25th, 11:00 am “The Dance Universe”. Designed especially to debut at Miller Outdoor Theatre in its 100th year, this performance fuses together hip hop, break dancing, ballet, modern, contemporary, jazz, swing, salsa, and bachata styles in an exhilarating dance performance mixed with comedic elements. This performance is suitable for grades K-12. This is a non-ticketed performance. No tickets are necessary, no reservations can be made. The show goes on rain or shine. October 25th, 1:00 pm “ABLE Accounts: A DEIA Tool for Employers and Their Employees”. The webinar will cover the benefits of ABLE accounts, how ABLE accounts can be incorporated into your company-wide DEIA strategy, and ways employers can offer ABLE account benefits in a workplace to promote disability inclusion and recruit new talent. This event is exclusively for DEIA and Human Resource (HR) professionals as well as ERGs/BRGs. Register here. October 25th, 2:00 – 3:30 pm “Working While on Benefits- Financial Empowerment for People with Disabilities”. This FREE workshop provides guidance on how to work and maximize earnings without losing Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) I benefits. Register here. For more information, get in touch with Elizabeth Fust at 502-444-0631 or gatheringstrengthinc@gmail.com. October 26th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm “Civic Heart Community Services Enrollment”. Located at St. Austin Center, 2002 S Wayside Dr, Room Number 289, Houston, TX 77023. Do you need Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) or Medicaid (Children, Adults, and Pregnant Individuals) coverage? Receive enrollment assistance in person, over the phone, or virtually from an Outreach and Enrollment Specialist.Their specialty is helping parents connect their children to coverage programs. Specialist will be able to assist with Snap, CHIP, Medicaid, renewals, and so forth. Applicants must be under 19 years old, must be a US citizen or green card or any other foreign legal residence, must reside in Texas, and must meet income criteria (as shown on Medicaid or CHIP). Applicants must bring a valid Driver License for all adults, Social Security Card for adults and children, birth certificates for children, Utilities- Light, Gas, and Water Bill, Mortgage statement, pay stubs (weekly pay last 4 paystubs of the month and bi-weekly pay the last 2 paystubs for the month), most recent bank statements, award letter for social security/pension/Veterans/ Security Income