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As we celebrate Parents’ Day on July 28, we’re taking intentional time to recognize the caretaking journey — the challenges and joys, the teamwork and support, and the resilience and dedication involved in raising children. While no one is claiming that the role of a parent or caregiver is an easy one, it is an important one, shaping the lives of our children and our next generation. That’s why, though Room to Grow’s mission is to help children thrive from the start, a portion of our program’s content and support is targeted toward parents and caregivers with a two-generation, evidence-informed approach. And we know it works:  ✨ 95% of families in our program report that Room to Grow helps them achieve their goals as parents ✨ 92% of parents in our program report that Room to Grow helps them reduce stress ✨ 87% of parents in our program report self-confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities Learn more about the research behind our approach and the impact we’re creating with it here: https://lnkd.in/d3EvbXn2

For people needing complex care, it’s about so much more than just care—it’s about preventing the crises that disrupt their lives, keeping them out of hospitals, and giving them the chance to live again truly. Our Community Transition Services (CTS) are committed to helping autistic people and people with learning disabilities find their way back home, where they can feel safe, supported, and part of their community once more. It’s about restoring their dignity, independence, and the sense of belonging they deserve when they need it most. Read more here ➡ https://lnkd.in/d8rSCxXF

How do we talk about what kids and families need to thrive in a way that resonates with the public and helps make real change? If you don't know FrameWorks Institute their focus is how to frame issues to unlock change. They have just issued a new report "Collective Caregiving: A Frame for Talking about What Kids and Families Need to Thrive" which is a brief that provides an overview of a new framing strategy for building support for kids–focused on collective caregiving–along with three recommendations for putting the strategy into practice. Each recommendation includes specific tips and examples of what it looks like. As they say, "If we want to build demand for communities, environments, and systems that allow each and every child to thrive, we will need a bigger and better narrative about what it means to care for kids." https://lnkd.in/eFKwF8kj

Internalised Ableism is our topic of the week at Thriving Autistic in the Adult Discovery Programme Have you had some people say to you: "Oh but everyone is like that…! " Do you find some people try to empathise with you but that can also feel quite invalidating and a diminishing experience? It can be hard to convey the inner experience of being autistic and even when you are sometimes offered accommodations that can be hard to accept due to internalised ableism and stigma and shame that can also push support away eve when it is needed! Any thoughts or experiences you'd like to share? We are working through some of these difficulties and sharing experiences which can be really validating - just knowing you aren't alone is powerful. If you'd like to join our next cohort or join in our free monthly online adult support groups please check out our website: https://lnkd.in/eXaWF6FK

COVERAGE CLIFF FOR NJ MEDICAID FOR ELDERLY & DISABLED: Victoria Schall of Schall At Law recently had Hannah Diamond, Policy Advocate of the national organization Justice in Aging on RVN Television discussing their efforts to increase access to Medicaid benefits for older adults and people with disabilities in New Jersey. A coalition of aging and disability stakeholders in New Jersey is working to rectify coverage disparities. Enrolling in Medicare or turning 65 places older adults and people with disabilities at a "coverage cliff" for Medicaid benefits, subjecting them to stricter income and asset thresholds than younger populations. This harsh reality strips many of the essential Medicaid benefits they rely on, depriving them of critical home care services, such as personal care services, that support aging in their communities. Current financial eligibility criteria also impoverish these populations, limiting their ability to manage inevitable expenses like home or car repairs. Furthermore, these stringent financial criteria disproportionately impact older adults of color, who are more likely to be renters and, therefore, need ready access to cash. To learn more about the policy proposals addressing these inequities and how you can support their efforts, watch and help! https://lnkd.in/eUqp9gtV

A “two-generation” approach recognizes that when parents and caregivers do well, kids do well. And when kids do well, communities thrive. We're curious to hear from child advocates, what can we do together to pave the way toward lasting change for our children? How can we support parents in providing stable and safe foundations that children need? How can we help rural communities build the futures that they want to see? A focus on healthy children and families benefits all of Oregon. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

I recently spoke with Victoria Schall on RVN Television about our efforts to increase access to Medicaid benefits for older adults and people with disabilities in New Jersey. Enrolling in Medicare or turning 65 places older adults and people with disabilities at a "coverage cliff" for Medicaid benefits, subjecting them to stricter income and asset thresholds than younger populations. This harsh reality strips many of the essential Medicaid benefits they rely on, depriving them of critical home care services, such as personal care services, that support aging in their communities. Current financial eligibility criteria also impoverish these populations, limiting their ability to manage inevitable expenses like home or car repairs. Furthermore, these stringent financial criteria disproportionately impact older adults of color, who are more likely to be renters and, therefore, need ready access to cash. A coalition of aging and disability stakeholders in New Jersey is working to rectify these coverage disparities. To learn more about our policy proposals to address these inequities and how you can support our efforts, please consider watching: #realizing Olmstead #HCBS #advocacy #Medicaid #equity

Adoptees should not only aim to find their biofamily and roots, agree or desagree for adoption procedures and rights, but also try to comfort younger adoptees and families, help families before and after adoption understand the trauma their children faced and still have to face till they are healed. Tell people why adoption is a trauma and especially when babies and young children have to stay in residential care away from family environment. Then its worth for adoptees to tell about their stories and not make falce impression about them. We all adoptees are obliged to make clear to the community that adoption has many difficult stages and not pretent that adoption stories have a happy ending. End of the myth, it needs a lot of effort and knowledge to make things work. We all are not victims but survivors. Dear Adoptees support our organization to help families and children. Προβολή στατιστικών και διαφημίσεων Προώθηση δημοσίευσης Όλες οι αντιδράσεις: 3 3

Wonderful clarity and examples of story telling in this Frameworks report, which links the notion of collective caring for children with action across portfolios in a clear manner

Proud to have been given the oppertunity to support Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children to launch a new campaign and watch my Son, Rhys become the face of 'Fight For Our Future' At a time when the number of disabled children has nearly doubled in the last decade, its important to emphasise how local services are responding to this increasing demand. To do this, Newlife engaged with hundreds of families and professionals on the front line, conducted research of local services across the country, and collaborated with a number of charities and organisations in this sector. One conclusion became painfully clear – it has never been more difficult for disabled children and their families to access the support they need, particularly for specialist equipment. Disabled children and their families are being continually let down, caught in the middle of a dysfunctional system which is devoid of leadership, chronically short on professionals and suffering from insufficient equipment budgets. Children pay the price through devastating wait times for assessment, which in some areas exceeds 3 years! This is leaving growing numbers of disabled children falling through the cracks left by a system which is not fit for purpose. Disabled children deserve local services which are proactive and responsive to their needs, to ensure they are able to live a life free from pain and with the opportunities to achieve their full potential. We call on the Government to recognise this and make disabled children a priority at the highest level. This can be achieved through establishing a dedicated Minister for Disabled Children at the heart of decision-making, shaping policies across a range of departments including health, transport, and education. This role should #ACTNow to - accelerate equipment provision,  - cut assessment wait times - tackle staff shortages. I would kindly ask if you could please take 2 minutes to read Newlifes report and sign the petition at https://lnkd.in/eu8XGKm5 It’s time to prioritise the well-being and potential of disabled children and ensure they receive the care, leadership, and attention they deserve. It’s time to end the fight for their futures. #FightForOurFuture #TeamNewlife #Actnow