Amy Holbert and Jena Martin, Family Connection of South Carolina

1. AmyHolbert,LISW-CP,MSW JenaMartin,CCLS,CPLC
ExecutiveDirector DirectorofSpecialPopulationsandQuality
Engaging Families:
Ideas and Resources for Families of
Children with Special Healthcare Needs

2. Objectives
• Learner will recognize the importance of
involving families in a mutually beneficial
partnership between themselves, their child,
and healthcare professionals
• Participants will gain knowledge of the unique
issues that affect families who have children
with disabilities and special healthcare needs
• Learner will gain practical ideas for creating a
positive partnership with parents of children
who have special medical healthcare needs

3. My Story

4. Family Connection
S O U T H C A R O L I N A

5. Parent Support Connection:
One-on-one support for
parents/caregivers of a child
with a disability by a trained
Parent Navigator.
Healthcare Connection:
Assistance with Medicaid,
TEFRA, appeals and managed
care information.
Education Connection:
Workshops, webinars, online
trainings
Training Connection: Provide
training opportunities for
family members, professionals
and self advocates throughout
the state.
Advocacy Connection: Self-
advocacy training, leadership
opportunities for parents and
youth.
www.FamilyConnectionSC.org
Services We Provide

6. www.FamilyConnectionSC.org
Why is Family Engagement Important?
Promotes:
• Social,
• Emotional,
• Physical,
• Academic
• Occupational growth of children and youth
Leads to better health & post-school outcomes.

7. “us on behalf of them”…
“us versus them”…
“us with them”…
How would you describe
attitudes about parental
involvement and family
engagement
Yours?
Your organization?
Your families?