BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Connecting to Care - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Connecting to Care REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T130000 DTSTAMP:20260730T134206Z CREATED:20260730T134206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T134206Z UID:7094-1787130000-1787144400@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Developing Needs and Benchmarks DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, Probation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: August 19\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00am-1pm \nLOCATION: Virtual \nTRAINERS: Christina Cruz & Mariangely Flores \nPlease register by 12:00pm on August 17\, 2026 at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-needs-benchmarks-tickets-1995756629804?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n  \nTechnical Support at BH-TransitionalPeerSpecialist@carelon.com \n  \nWrapCT Learning Collaborative is supported by DCF and Care Coordination throughout Connecticut URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/developing-needs-and-benchmarks-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T151850Z CREATED:20260803T151850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T151850Z UID:7109-1787250600-1787254200@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Why Data Matters & How to Read It DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\nA hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to understand and interpret everyday data through visuals and real-life examples. \n\nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/why-data-matters-how-to-read-it-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T152219Z CREATED:20260803T152219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T152219Z UID:7111-1787680800-1787686200@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Support Group: Facilitation DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\nInterested in starting your own support group or have a current support group and would like to enhance your facilitation skills? Join us! \n\n\n\nThis training addresses the need to nurture\, empower\, and educate families of children with mental health\, behavioral or emotional challenges who are current facilitators or are interested in facilitating support groups. \nParticipants will learn the following skills: listening awareness\, communication skills\, stages of human emotional response\, strategies for handling challenging and difficult behaviors\, facilitator skills and strategies\, what makes a good support group\, support group member responsibilities\, support group facilitator best practices. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/support-group-facilitation-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T152657Z CREATED:20260803T152657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T152657Z UID:7113-1788201000-1788204600@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Telling Your Story With Data DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\nParticipants learn to combine personal stories with meaningful data to craft compelling messages for advocacy and change. \n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/telling-your-story-with-data-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T153320Z CREATED:20260803T153320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T153320Z UID:7115-1788285600-1788291000@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate-Part 1 DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\n\nFocus is on educational advocacy\, including what to do when your child is struggling in school\, the PPT process\, laws parents need to know\, effective communication and collaboration skills\, how to work with school professionals when disagreements occur\, and resources for parents with children who have behavioral health challenges. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/how-to-be-your-childs-best-advocate-part-1-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154003Z CREATED:20260803T154003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T154003Z UID:7117-1788350400-1788354000@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Burnout: Road to Recovery DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning and & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\n\nA reflective workshop that uses Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs to help participants recognize burnout\, understand its root causes\, and build personalized strategies for self-care and sustainable recovery. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/burnout-road-to-recovery-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154607Z CREATED:20260803T154607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T154607Z UID:7121-1789128000-1789131600@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Redefining Self Care DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\nJoin our interactive workshop for a concise exploration and discussion of self care essentials\, focusing on the three key areas of self-care: physical\, emotional\, and mental – discussing how to integrate them for overall wellbeing. \nAfter our interactive session\, you will have the skills to create a customized self-care plan\, empowering you to thrive and work towards leading a more joyful life. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/redefining-self-care-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T193000 DTSTAMP:20260803T155013Z CREATED:20260803T155013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T155013Z UID:7123-1789581600-1789587000@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Persuasive Storytelling DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\nDiscover the Power of Your Story \n\n\n\nThis workshop focuses on the use of personal stories\, one of the most effective tools for children’s behavioral health advocates. Personal stories are especially powerful when communicating with system partners\, provider agencies\, media\, and other families and youth. \n\n\n\n\nFor additional information\, contact Learning & Leadership Academy at favorlla@favor-ct.org \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/persuasive-storytelling-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260910T124048Z CREATED:20260910T124048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T124048Z UID:7273-1790154000-1790168400@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Team Meeting Facilitation DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, \nProbation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, \nLIST Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: September 23\,2026 \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 1:00pm \nLOCATION: Virtual \n  \nTrainers: \nChristina Cruz \n  \nPlease register by 9/21/26 by 12pm at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/team-meeting-facilitation-tickets-2000281918063?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nTechnical Support at: \nBH-TransitionalPeerSpecialist@carelon.com URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/team-meeting-facilitation-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T143000 DTSTAMP:20260803T155838Z CREATED:20260803T155838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T155838Z UID:7126-1790168400-1790173800@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:How to Be Your Child's Best Advocate-Part 2 DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\nFor parents/caregivers that have children with special needs come learn information on bullying\, discipline\, suspensions and much more. \nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/how-to-be-your-childs-best-advocate-part-2-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000 DTSTAMP:20260908T185648Z CREATED:20260803T154247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T185648Z UID:7119-1790766000-1790769600@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Understanding Your Child's IEP DESCRIPTION:By FAVOR\, Inc. Learning & Leadership Academy \nOverview\n\n\nThis training focuses on understanding: the New IEP page by page\, changes from the old IEP how parents/caregivers should prepare inputs\, etc \n\n\nRegister HERE URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/understanding-your-childs-iep-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T124224Z CREATED:20260910T124224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T124224Z UID:7275-1791363600-1791388800@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Brief Introduction to Wraparound DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, \nProbation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, \nLIST Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: October 7\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00am-4:00pm \nLOCATION: CHR \n469 Center Street \nManchester\, CT \nTRAINERS: Jackie Byrne & Laurel Garry \n  \nPlease register by 9/29/2026 at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/brief-introduction-to-wraparound-tickets-2000200049191?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n  \nTechnical Support at: \nbh-transitionalpeerspecialist@carelon.com URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/brief-introduction-to-wraparound-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T153000 DTSTAMP:20261016T174309Z CREATED:20261016T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T174309Z UID:7317-1793698200-1793719800@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Introduccion Breve Del Proceso De Wraparound DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, \nProbation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, \nLIST Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: November 3\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30am-3:30pm \nLOCATION: Virtual \nTRAINERS: Mariangely Flores & Caroline Spencer \n  \nPlease register by 10/28/26 with \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduccion-breve-del-proceso-de-wraparound-tickets-2003473306592?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nTechnical Support at \nBH-TransitionalPeerSpecialist@carelon.com \n  \nWrapCT Learning Collaborative is supported by DCF and Care Coordination throughout Connecticut URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/introduccion-breve-del-proceso-de-wraparound-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000 DTSTAMP:20261013T165953Z CREATED:20261013T165953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T165953Z UID:7306-1793957400-1793970000@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Developing Needs & Benchmarks DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, \nProbation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, \nLIST Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: November 6\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:30am-1pm \nLOCATION: Community Health Resources- 487 Center Street\, Manchester\, CT \nTRAINERS: Lindsay Kyle and Laurel Garry \n  \nPlease register by October 29\, 2026 by 5pm at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/developing-needs-and-benchmarks-tickets-2003217533568?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n  \nTechnical Support at \nBH-TransitionalPeerSpecialist@carelon.com \n  \n  \nWrapCT Learning Collaborative is supported by DCF and Care Coordination throughout Connecticut URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/developing-needs-benchmarks-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T150000 DTSTAMP:20261009T124247Z CREATED:20261009T124247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T124247Z UID:7301-1796288400-1796310000@www.connectingtocarect.org SUMMARY:Crisis & Safety Planning DESCRIPTION:Who Should Attend? \nParents\, Family Members\, Community Agency Staff\, DCF Staff\, \nProbation/Parole Officers\, School Staff\, Community Collaborative Members\, \nLIST Members\, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! \n  \nDATE: December 3\, 2026 \nTIME: 9:00am-3pm \nLOCATION: 487 Center Street\, Manchester\, CT 06040 \nTRAINERS: Sarah-Jane Bucknall and Jackie Byrne \n  \nRegister by 11/24/2026 at \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/crisis-and-safety-planning-tickets-2003063454714?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true \n  \nTechnical Support at BH-TransitionalPeerSpecialist@carelon.com \n  \n  \nWrapCT Learning Collaborative is supported by DCF and Care Coordination throughout Connecticut URL:https://www.connectingtocarect.org/event/crisis-safety-planning/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR