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April 2020
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group (Virtual Meetings) This support group is for parents, relatives, guardians and caregivers of people with Asperger Syndrome (of any age). Adults with AS, as well as professionals, are also welcome. No membership or reservations are needed for this drop-in group, which provides a safe and confidential place where parents can give information and support to each other. For more information, please contact Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine at laasperger@gmail.com or 310-636-0101. Meeting…
Find out more »Parents of Ethiopian Children with Special Needs
This support group focuses on various challenging issues that Ethiopian families face once their child has been identified with special needs. The objective of this group is to support each other, to share experiences, to empower families, to educate and inform families of resources, and to become an organized community base resource. Meets the 3rd Friday of each month. For more information, please contact Feben Fantu at (310)258-4037 or (310)447-5111. Limited childcare available. To RSVP for childcare, please call the…
Find out more »West L.A. CHADD
A group affiliated with CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) with monthly meetings and different presenters every month. The West LA Chapter meetings are designed to aid adults with ADD/ADHD and parents of children with ADHD/ADD. This group meets 9 times per year (September to November, January to May) the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. For more information, call Regina Lark at 310-995-7953 or visit their website.
Find out more »May 2020
Siempre Amigas
Danneker Boardroom, 3er piso Grupo para madres o mujeres al cuidado de ninos. Reuniones el 3er Lunes de Cada Mes. Cuidado de niños disponible pero espacio es limitado. Favor comunicarse con Martha Montealegre para reservar, al (310) 258-4061.
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Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parent Support Group
Los Angeles Asperger Syndrome Parents' Support Group This support group is for parents, relatives, guardians and caregivers of people with Asperger Syndrome (of any age). Adults with AS, as well as professionals, are also welcome. No membership or reservations are needed for this drop-in group, which provides a safe and confidential place where parents can give information and support to each other. Childcare is NOT available. For more information, please contact Fran Goldfarb or Jim Devine at laasperger@gmail.com or 310-636-0101. …
Find out more »Westside Tigers
Training Individuals for Grassroots Education Reform (TIGER) supports a parent-to-parent community group here at WRC designed specifically for parents who face special education advocacy challenges. This groups meet once per month on a drop-in basis. At these meetings, parents will find a safe space to gather resources and find support from other parents in the community. For more information about TIGER, please contact Carmen Reynaga at carmenr@learningrights.org. https://youtu.be/JDYlRF4Ecls
Find out more »Parents of Ethiopian Children with Special Needs
This support group focuses on various challenging issues that Ethiopian families face once their child has been identified with special needs. The objective of this group is to support each other, to share experiences, to empower families, to educate and inform families of resources, and to become an organized community base resource. Meets the 3rd Friday of each month. For more information, please contact Feben Fantu at (310)258-4037 or (310)447-5111. Limited childcare available. To RSVP for childcare, please call the…
Find out more »West L.A. CHADD
A group affiliated with CHADD (Children & Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) with monthly meetings and different presenters every month. The West LA Chapter meetings are designed to aid adults with ADD/ADHD and parents of children with ADHD/ADD. This group meets 9 times per year (September to November, January to May) the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. For more information, call Regina Lark at 310-995-7953 or visit their website.
Find out more »African American Families Support Group
Please join us and be a part of our conversation: our safety, our resources, our concerns, our needed services and more. Special Guest Speakers featured every month. Please contact the WFREC for childcare at: 310-258-4063.We have limited space. You must call to reserve child care for children (ages 3 to 13 years of age) by the Wednesday before the meeting. Location: Danneker Boardroom
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