Family Education & Training (FET)

Contact:  Cheryl Garlock
Phone:  (585) 295-1587 ext. 2270

The Family Education and Training series is a training opportunity for parents of children under the age of 18 who are enrolled in the Home & Community Based Waiver.  The training is required for families who do not meet the continued eligibility requirements through another waiver service such as respite. 

CP Rochester presents Winter/Spring 2010 Family Education & Training Programs

Massage Therapy:  February 10th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presented by Laura Oburchay, Massage Therapist.  Holidays can be stressful.  Join us for a few hours of total relaxation to re-energize yourself and your child!  This is an interactive session:  Bring your son or daughter with you! (snow date 2/17)

Benefits & Entitlements:  March 16th 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Presented by Tenna Firzroy, Family Information Specialist at BOCES I.  Want to know what benefits and entitlements are available for your son or daughter and what the difference is between the two?  Questions about Medicaid?  SSI?  This is where to come and find out! (snow date 3/23)

Parent Toolbox:  What you need to know.  April 12th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Presented by Jeanne Ricigliano, Information & Referral Specialist at Kirch Development Center.  Jeanne will talk about her journey as a parent of a child with a disability, and the tools she discovered to build supports in the community and a better way of understanding.

Transition from School - What you should know: May 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Presented by Colleen Dox-Griffith - Parent  Partner BOCES II & Jeanne Ricigliano - Information & Referral Specialist at Kirch Center.  Discussion will focus on what you need to know about your child's transition from school into the adult realm.  Is your child 12 years or older?  Transition should be part of your vocabulary - come learn more.

*Service coordinators should contact Cheryl Garlock @ (585) 295-1587 x2270.  If you do not have a service coordinator but are interested in attending - contact Cheryl directly.  Space is limited and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.  All sessions will be held at CP Rochester (3399 Winton Road South in Henrietta). **The Family Education and Training series is a training opportunity for parents of children under the age of 18 who receive services through the Home and Community Services Waiver.  The training is required for families who do not meet the continued eligibility requirements through another waiver service such as respite.  If any of these topics are of interest to you - and you are receiving waiver support, you should sign up for the program through your service coordinator.

ENROLLMENT FORM  Please download / print the enrollment form and send it to: Cheryl Garlock 1650 South Ave. Rochester, NY  14620