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ESCT Parent Support and Training Program (PST)

Families of children with special needs experience unique challenges and unexpected obstacles along their journey. To make sure that Moms and Dads receive the resources they need to meet these challenges, the Parent Support and Training program at Easterseals Central Texas provides free programming for parents of children with special needs in the Austin area.

About Parent Support and Training

Please contact staff for more information:

Jennifer Ells, LMSW
Parent Support & Training Program Manager
512-615-6871
parenting@eastersealstx.org 

The Parent Support and Training program strives to implement evidence-based practices in areas where parents have identified a need exists, and consists of:

• Case Management for Children and Pregnant Women: We offer case management services through Medicaid for children with special needs and women who currently have a high-risk pregnancy. We can help families obtain the supports they need, including medical, school, and social supports.

• Topic-centered workshops provide parents with expert information on topics relevant to their experience raising a child with special needs. See a list of upcoming events.

• Play groups for kids of all abilities ages 0-3 These bimonthly groups include time for structured play with parents and children and free-play with peers to allow social skill building and a chance for parents to socialize with each other. Activities include child-friendly yoga and music classes. See upcoming play group dates.

• Each year the PST program hosts community events where families can have fun in a judgment-free space and leave with a positive take-away such as a backpack filled with school supplies or a photo with Santa Claus. See upcoming events.

• We are starting a PARENT & CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP! If you are a parent or caregiver of a child with a special need, join our group to learn about relevant resources and topics, make friends going through similar experiences, and feel supported through your journey of raising a child with a special need! See below for support group dates.

•       We know parenting is a hard job and believe that every parent deserves a break from time to time. We strive to offer regular Respite events for children with special needs and their siblings. Please contact 512-615-6871 to find out the current Respite schedule and availability, or See upcoming respite events.

Have more questions? Please contact us for more information:

Jennifer Ells, LMSW Parent Support and Training Program Manager 512-615-6871 or parenting@eastersealstx.org.

Upcoming Events

Photos and Breakfast with Santa! 

Saturday, December 7th, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Gus Garcia Recreation Center

Easter Seals Central Texas is partnering with Austin Parks and Recreation for our annual Photos and Breakfast with Santa event! Join us at Gus Garcia Recreation Center on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00-12:00, to have your family’s photo taken with Santa! Austin Parks and Recreation will be providing a free pancake breakfast for all and Christmas activities and crafts. Children of all ages and abilities are welcome! 

Play Groups, ages 0 to 3
Fridays, 9:30am to 11:00am

Play Groups are open to the public for children of all abilities. RSVP to Play Groups on Eventbrite (search "Play Group for All Abilities") or email parenting@eastersealstx.org.

 Spring 2020 dates coming soon!

Respite
Wednesdays 9:00am to 12:00pm 

Parents of children with special needs are invited to take the morning off! Drop your child off for a fun, social experience facilitated by Easterseals staff and volunteers while you go to appointments, run errands, or get some much-needed self care!

Fall Respite dates are FREE!

RSVP on Eventbrite (search "Respite") or email parenting@eastersealstx.org.

Spring 2020 dates coming soon!

Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Last Wednesday of the Month from 12:00 to 1:00pm (up next is October 30th!)

Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with special needs? Join us for our first Parent & Caregiver Support Group where you can form supportive relationships with others and learn about resources and topics relevant to you.

Refreshments and childcare will be provided! No RSVP required.

Email us at parenting@eastersealstx.org if you would like more information!

More workshops coming soon! Have an idea for a workshop? Email your ideas to parenting@eastersealstx.org.

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