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THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN WISCONSIN'S
BIRTH TO 3 PROGRAM
APRIL 12, 2007

Presenters

Julia Herwig, RESource Director

Cindy Flauger, Winnebago County Birth to 3 Program Coordinator, and parent member of the Birth to 3 ICC.

Beth Swedeen, PALs Facilitator and Youth Transition Outreach Specialist, and PALs parent participant.

Description
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Agenda

Join us as we discuss the crucial role of parents in our State's Birth to 3 Program. We'll consider how well B-3 is serving children and families from parents' perspectives, as well as how professionals can encourage families to become involved in systems serving children and families.

From parents' perspectives, how well is B-3 serving children and families?
Data from the Birth to 3 Family Surveys
presented by Julia Herwig

ICC Parent Night Forums (parent feedback sessions before ICC meetings)
presented by Cindy Flauger
How can we encourage families to become involved in systems service children and families?
Parents as Leaders, a leadership training program for families with children age birth to 3 with special needs.
presented by Beth Swedeen

Circles of Life, an annual statewide conference for families of children with special needs.
presented by Beth Swedeen