This 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. Participants will learn the following skills: listening awareness, communication skills, stages of human emotional response, strategies for handling challenging and difficult behaviors, facilitator skills […]
This course empowers parents and caregivers to become effective advocates and change agents for their children with special healthcare needs, both at home and in their communities. Participants will leave with practical skills to initiate change, build resilience, and advocate effectively at home, in schools, and within the broader community. By FAVOR, Inc Learning and […]
This training focuses on understanding: the new IEP page by page, changes from the old IEP, how parents/caregivers should prepare inputs, etc By FAVOR, Inc Learning and Leadership Academy Register HERE
This 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. By FAVOR, Inc Learning and Leadership Academy Register HERE
By FAVOR, Inc Learning & Leadership Academy Overview Join our virtual workshop for a concise exploration and facilitated discussion of self-care essentials, focusing on balancing effectively Join 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 […]
Who Should Attend? Parents, Family Members, Community Agency Staff, DCF Staff, Probation/Parole Officers, School Staff, Community Collaborative Members, LIST Members, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! DATE: January 7, 2026 TIME: 9:00am-4:00pm LOCATION: CHR 487 Center Street Manchester, CT TRAINERS: Jackie Byrne & Laurel Garry Please register by 1/2/2026 […]
Who Should Attend? Parents, Family Members, Community Agency Staff, DCF Staff, Probation/Parole Officers, School Staff, Community Collaborative Members, LIST Members, and anyone who works with or supports children and families! DATE: January 15 and 16, 2026 TIME: 9am-4pm LOCATION: DCF New Haven 1 Long Wharf Drive 3rd fl Rm 1 New Haven, CT 06519 […]
By FAVOR, Inc Learning & Leadership Academy Overview Focus is educational advocacy, including what to do when your child is struggling in school, the PPT process, laws parents need to know, etc Focus is on educational advocacy, including what to do when your child is struggling in school, the PPT process, laws parents need to know, […]
By FAVOR, Inc Learning & Leadership Academy Overview A hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to understand and interpret everyday data through visuals and real-life examples. A hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to understand and interpret everyday data through visuals and real-life examples. Register HERE
By FAVOR, Inc Learning & Leadership Academy Come learn about each of our Programs at Favor, Inc. in this warm virtual orientation to our services. FAVOR, Inc. (FAVOR) is a statewide family-led, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to empowering families as advocates and partners in improving educational and health outcomes for our children. Register HERE