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September 13th, 2019
Join other middle schoolers in a friendship group offered by clinicians on Thursdays 5pm-6pm this fall. During this group, children in 5th through 8th grades will learn about middle school friendships and social skills they need to make and keep friends.
Registration is required by September 16th. Call Janet at 815-288-1905.
August 21st, 2019
"Fall Into Fun & Friends" Sibling Workshop
Saturday, September 21, 2019
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Lowell Park Nature Center, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, Illinois
A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of ...read more
August 6th, 2019
TOILET TRAINING WORKSHOP
Thursday, September 12, 2019
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Lincoln Elementary School, 1450 20thSt. Rochelle, IL 61068
AGENDA
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Toilet training challenges reviewed
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Readiness Training and Program Strategies for Success
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
This workshop will provide parents and professionals with strategies for developing a toilet training ...read more
May 24th, 2019
"A Walk in the Park" Sibling Workshop
Saturday, June 22, 2019
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rain or Shine!
Lowell Park Nature Center, 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, Illinois
A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of ...read more
May 17th, 2019
Who & What: This Art Therapy Group provides an opportunity for children in 5th - 8th grade to develop self-awareness and expression by using art materials as a communication tool. Children will be asked to use art materials to express and process emotions and thoughts in a safe environment with ...read more
May 17th, 2019
Who & What: This Art Therapy Group provides an opportunity for teens in 9th - 12th grade to develop self-awareness and expression by using art materials as a communication tool. Teens will be asked to use art materials to express and process emotions and thoughts in a safe environment with ...read more
May 9th, 2019
Florissa Day Camp
July 29-August 2 // 9:00 am to 11:30 am // Grace United Methodist Church, 921 East Chamberlin, Dixon
Florissa, the Children’s Division of Kreider Services, will host a Summer Day Camp for children with developmental, social, emotional and behavioral needs. The day camp is open to kids going into ...read more
April 23rd, 2019
Parenting can be tough. It can be frustrating at times. Children’s misbehavior can stress us out and lead to unenjoyable interactions with our children.
In this free one-hour presentation and discussion, child clinical psychologist, Dr. Kelly S. Flanagan, will describe a simple and effective approach to parenting that results in ...read more
April 4th, 2019
Medieval Faire for Families with Special Needs.
Stronghold Castle, 1922 IL Route 2 North, Oregon, Illinois.
Come join us for an afternoon of FREE food, Fun and Games. Medieval attire is encouraged, but not required.
Lunch registration is required by May 1. Register with Lois at 815-288-1905 ext. 113 or by email: barnhartl@kreiderservices.org. ...read more
February 21st, 2019
This training will be presented by Attorney Chuck Rose and will cover Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Trusts, Guardianship and Power of Attorney. Chuck’s law practice is focused solely on assisting families who have children with special needs. He specializes in drafting Special Needs Trusts and Estate Planning for the family ...read more