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The Trauma-Informed Community Network (TICN) of Loudoun County is one of 27 TICNs across Virginia dedicated to preventing trauma and supporting those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). We are a diverse group of professionals, partners, and community members working to support the successful implementation of trauma-informed care initiatives across health, human services, and education systems. Our shared mission is to foster a community resilient to trauma, that promotes health, healing, and compassion through collaboration, education, and community engagement. The Loudoun TICN is facilitated by SCAN of Northern Virginia.
Loudoun County Public Schools, Loudoun County Government, Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter (LAWS)/Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice, Equality Loudoun, Jennifer Wexton, Formed Families Forward
Now in its 8th year, the Stronger Together support groups meet in person in Fairfax City, are led by two professional licensed clinicians, and have open enrollment for the school year through May 2022.
Meetings are held two Tuesday evenings a month, 6:30 - 7:30 PM.
The groups are offered free of charge.
Additional information is available here ➡️ http://ow.ly/HP7850GqOX2
More details and registration here- http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eib8zy9g31d59180&llr=mahx7otab
It was incredible to be among a group of people who are actively looking for ways to change the stories about their past circumstances 👏 👏 👏
Coinciding fact sheets can be found here:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Trauma-video-factsheets-1-through-3-fnl.pdf
Enjoy group online games with prizes, kick back with some seasonal holiday tunes and a join in a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus! The entire family can log in on and share one device or each family member can log in individually. Learn more and get registered to join: https://bit.ly/37SDvWI
Monday, Dec. 7
12-1 p.m.
Our friends at Formed Families Forward are hosting a webinar where they'll share ideas to create new traditions while being sensitive to the sense of loss that children may feel this year. This could be a great opportunity for the many families we support. Learn more and register to join the webinar: https://bit.ly/36ExbCZ
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs.
Visit us at www.FormedFamiliesForward.org Formed Families Forward provides consultation and support to families and agency personnel to help them meet the special education needs of their children and youth. Short-term phone and direct consultations are available at no cost to adoptive, foster and kinship families and to child welfare and education professionals in northern Virginia. Formed Famili
Operating as usual
01/08/2022
Sharing from our friends at CHADD of Northern Virginia and DC a webinar on homesehooling. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschoolingnot-what-you-may-think-with-kathy-kuhl-tickets-239695625067
Sharing from our friends at CHADD of Northern Virginia and DC a webinar on homesehooling. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/homeschoolingnot-what-you-may-think-with-kathy-kuhl-tickets-239695625067
01/07/2022
Welcome to our new FFF Deputy Director, Nina Manganaris, LCSW. Nina brings a wealth of professional and personal experience in behavioral health, family support and social work. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/about/#Staff We are thrilled to have her join the FFF team! As always, contact us at [email protected] to schedule individual educational consultations and resource navigation.
01/07/2022
This report, Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, was just released to Congress. The report written by the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren outlines the joys, challenges, gaps, and unmet needs faced by kin and grandparent caregivers. Our very own Formed Families Forward Kinship Consultant, Sarah Smalls, serves the on the Advisory Council. It also describes federal programs currently available to assist them and provides 22 recommendations for better supporting kinship families and grandfamilies.
Click here to check it out : https://acl.gov/programs/support-caregivers/supporting-grandparents-raising-grandchildren-0
01/06/2022
Looking for ideas to support independence and person-centered planning as youth in your care move towards adulthood? Here is place to start!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WAZE-fact-sheet-Being-Involved-in-Person-Centered-Planning-for-Students-and-Young-Adults-with-Disabilities-in-Foster-Kinship-or-Adoptive-Families.pdf
Looking for ideas to support independence and person-centered planning as youth in your care move towards adulthood? Here is place to start!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WAZE-fact-sheet-Being-Involved-in-Person-Centered-Planning-for-Students-and-Young-Adults-with-Disabilities-in-Foster-Kinship-or-Adoptive-Families.pdf
01/06/2022
Instilling Hope tomorrow evening! Our first FASD webinar with expert Melissa Elligson at 6:30. Learn new ways to understand and support children and youth with neurobehavioral disorders. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935
01/05/2022
In this year of major medical, mental health and educational crises, traumatic stressors, and the continuing impact of systemic, racial and ethnic inequities, Formed Families Forward persevered! We served more than 1,500 parents, caregivers, children, youth and professional partners. Thank you to all for supporting and engaging with FFF!
In this year of major medical, mental health and educational crises, traumatic stressors, and the continuing impact of systemic, racial and ethnic inequities, Formed Families Forward persevered! We served more than 1,500 parents, caregivers, children, youth and professional partners. Thank you to all for supporting and engaging with FFF!
01/05/2022
ICYMI - New position posting from Va Department of Education. Put your advocacy skills to good use!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ombudsman-VDOE-00848-JOBPOSTING.pdf
ICYMI - New position posting from Va Department of Education. Put your advocacy skills to good use!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ombudsman-VDOE-00848-JOBPOSTING.pdf
01/04/2022
Our January e-news is now available! We're featuring upcoming FASD webinars, in-person peer support groups, a Q&A on nontraditional school options, and more: http://ow.ly/sqNX50Hn7gu
Our January e-news is now available! We're featuring upcoming FASD webinars, in-person peer support groups, a Q&A on nontraditional school options, and more: http://ow.ly/sqNX50Hn7gu
01/04/2022
Snow does not stop FFF youth peer support! Our Stronger Together youth and young adult peer support group for ages 14-22 WILL BE VIRTUAL tonight at 6:30. Register now- https://strongertogether21-22.eventbrite.com and we will send log-in specifics.
Snow does not stop FFF youth peer support! Our Stronger Together youth and young adult peer support group for ages 14-22 WILL BE VIRTUAL tonight at 6:30. Register now- https://strongertogether21-22.eventbrite.com and we will send log-in specifics.
01/03/2022
Need some snow day activities? Check out these ideas from Scholastic- https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/holiday-and-seasonal-ideas/snow-days-play-days.html
Need some snow day activities? Check out these ideas from Scholastic- https://www.scholastic.com/parents/kids-activities-and-printables/activities-for-kids/holiday-and-seasonal-ideas/snow-days-play-days.html
01/03/2022
From our friends at Foster the Family DC, a book tour in January. Register- https://form.jotform.com/213495575915164
From our friends at Foster the Family DC, a book tour in January. Register- https://form.jotform.com/213495575915164
01/02/2022
Have you registered for this Thursday's webinar? At 7 PM, join us for Instilling Hope: A Brain Based
Approach to Understanding FASDs and Other Neurobehavioral Conditions with FASCETS expert Melissa Elligson. Register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935 . Find the entire series herehttps://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Winter-FASD-Webinars_Multiple_Sessions-flyer.pdf
Have you registered for this Thursday's webinar? At 7 PM, join us for Instilling Hope: A Brain Based
Approach to Understanding FASDs and Other Neurobehavioral Conditions with FASCETS expert Melissa Elligson. Register https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935 . Find the entire series herehttps://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2022-Winter-FASD-Webinars_Multiple_Sessions-flyer.pdf
01/01/2022
‘I know my parents love me, but they don’t love my people’
In tomorrow's Washington Post Magazine, persons of color, adopted by White families share their stories and perspectives.
‘I know my parents love me, but they don’t love my people’ Transracial adoptees, children raised by adoptive parents of a different race or ethnicity, are experiencing their own racial reckoning as the nation confronts its historical scars.
01/01/2022
Happy New Year from your friends at Formed Families Forward!
Happy New Year from your friends at Formed Families Forward!
01/01/2022
New year, new resources! We update our Northern Virginia Family Resource Directory regularly with new providers and the latest contact info. Search by county, insurance and trauma expertise. https://resourcedirectory.formedfamiliesforward.org/
New year, new resources! We update our Northern Virginia Family Resource Directory regularly with new providers and the latest contact info. Search by county, insurance and trauma expertise. https://resourcedirectory.formedfamiliesforward.org/
01/01/2022
12/30/2021
January webinars! Find all four of our FASD Thursday evening webinars on FASD on our EVENTS page. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/events/
January webinars! Find all four of our FASD Thursday evening webinars on FASD on our EVENTS page. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/events/
12/30/2021
DARS offers $ for respite care! Thanks to our friends at The Arc of Northern Virginia for alerting us to a $595 lifetime benefit from the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services for respite care of an individual with disabilities. https://vda.virginia.gov/vlrv.htm
DARS offers $ for respite care! Thanks to our friends at The Arc of Northern Virginia for alerting us to a $595 lifetime benefit from the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services for respite care of an individual with disabilities. https://vda.virginia.gov/vlrv.htm
12/29/2021
Great session coming up from our friends at Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC).
SSI & SSDI Basics | January 13th, 2022 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This workshop on SSI/SSDI basics will review who is eligible, the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), how other income affects these benefits and who qualifies for Medicaid and Medicare.
This workshop will be presented by Andy Hardwick, Public Affairs Specialist of the Social Security Administration.
REGISTER: http://ow.ly/TWB150HgU37
12/29/2021
“I couldn’t have asked for better response times or better information.” “The workshops give lots of informative material, and the information gets you on the right path to advocating for what you and your child need.” Feedback direct from participants in our FFF consultations and trainings.
We delivered nearly 3 dozen training events last year to parents, caregivers, youth, professionals and others free of charge! Help support the continuation of our work in 2022. Donate at https://formedfamiliesforward.org/donate/
“I couldn’t have asked for better response times or better information.” “The workshops give lots of informative material, and the information gets you on the right path to advocating for what you and your child need.” Feedback direct from participants in our FFF consultations and trainings.
We delivered nearly 3 dozen training events last year to parents, caregivers, youth, professionals and others free of charge! Help support the continuation of our work in 2022. Donate at https://formedfamiliesforward.org/donate/
12/29/2021
Planning your end-of-year charitable gifts? Consider supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families with a donation to Formed Families Forward. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/donate/
Planning your end-of-year charitable gifts? Consider supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families with a donation to Formed Families Forward. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/donate/
12/28/2021
Onward: The FFF Podcast! Family stories… – FFF
The newest ONWARD podcast from FFF tackles the topic of trauma and offers suggestions for managing holiday and COVID stressors. Listen to episode 6 here: http://ow.ly/wxFr30s5i4j
12/28/2021
For youth ages 14-22, our Stronger Together peer support groups continue in 2022, two Tuesday evenings a month. Our fabulous therapists Kim and Markeya facilitate the meetings, held in Fairfax city. Register now, the next meeting is January 4. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group/2022-01-04/
For youth ages 14-22, our Stronger Together peer support groups continue in 2022, two Tuesday evenings a month. Our fabulous therapists Kim and Markeya facilitate the meetings, held in Fairfax city. Register now, the next meeting is January 4. https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group/2022-01-04/
12/27/2021
Learning Your Way virtual courses – FFF
We are offering a self paced, online course offering called Learning Your Way. Be on the lookout for Spring 2022 registration in February! https://formedfamiliesforward.org/learning-your-way-virtual-courses/
12/27/2021
A new series of Thursday evenings webinars on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders will start January 6, 2022: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/instilling-hope-a-brain-based-approach-to-understanding-fasds-and-other-neurobehavioral-conditions/
A new series of Thursday evenings webinars on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders will start January 6, 2022: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/instilling-hope-a-brain-based-approach-to-understanding-fasds-and-other-neurobehavioral-conditions/
12/26/2021
Register for the first in our Thursday night series - January 6 at 7 PM. Instilling Hope: A Brain Based Approach to Understanding FASDs and other Neurobehavioral Conditions https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935 #fetalalcoholspectrumdisorder
Register for the first in our Thursday night series - January 6 at 7 PM. Instilling Hope: A Brain Based Approach to Understanding FASDs and other Neurobehavioral Conditions https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935 #fetalalcoholspectrumdisorder
12/26/2021
Looking for family-friendly safe and free activities this week? The Smithsonian museums and zoo have updated COVID info. https://www.si.edu/museums For those with disabilities, accessibility specifics at https://www.si.edu/visit/VisitorsWithDisabilities
Looking for family-friendly safe and free activities this week? The Smithsonian museums and zoo have updated COVID info. https://www.si.edu/museums For those with disabilities, accessibility specifics at https://www.si.edu/visit/VisitorsWithDisabilities
12/25/2021
12/24/2021
Yes! FFF has a Podcast! Check out our ONWARD Podcast series, featuring interviews with foster, adoptive and kinship families raising children, youth and young adults with special needs. Find ONWARD on Acast, Google podcasts, Spotify and TuneIn, or click here: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/onward-the-fff-podcast/
Yes! FFF has a Podcast! Check out our ONWARD Podcast series, featuring interviews with foster, adoptive and kinship families raising children, youth and young adults with special needs. Find ONWARD on Acast, Google podcasts, Spotify and TuneIn, or click here: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/onward-the-fff-podcast/
12/24/2021
Wishing all families a safe, connected and happy holiday!
Wishing all families a safe, connected and happy holiday!
12/23/2021
Formed Families Forward - Online Resource Directory
Families + professionals seeking new medical, mental health, education, social services and other providers: bookmark our NOVA Family Resource Directory! It has orgs, agencies, and more for families raising children + youth with special needs. http://ow.ly/3ylS30s4Vo8
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An assistive technology device is any item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability. Helpful suggestions for parents and caregivers as they navigate AT decisions:https://www.ctdinstitute.org/sites/default/files/file_attachments/AT&IEP-ParentTips-V1.pdf
12/22/2021
A special thank you to our donors!
A special thank you to our donors!
12/22/2021
Register now for webinars in our January Thursday night series on raising children and youth with prenatal alcohol exposure! Each has separate registration. The first is Jan 6- https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935
Register now for webinars in our January Thursday night series on raising children and youth with prenatal alcohol exposure! Each has separate registration. The first is Jan 6- https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4837034644522865935
12/21/2021
New position posting from Va Department of Education. Put your advocacy skills to good use!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ombudsman-VDOE-00848-JOBPOSTING.pdf
New position posting from Va Department of Education. Put your advocacy skills to good use!https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/ombudsman-VDOE-00848-JOBPOSTING.pdf
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