WNY FASD
FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP
• Monthly meetings

• Discussion of current topics


• Guest speakers


• Family events


• On-going
support
For more information about the support group
meetings and activities please contact:

Helen Weinstein at
(716)831-2298 ext. 19
or at
helenw@eccpasa.info


WNY FASD Support Group
Calendar and Weblog

June 2008
WNY FASD Family Support Group June 2008 Newsletter
Click here to view June 2008 newsletter
PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader ~ Click here if you need Acrobat Reader

May 2008
WNY FASD Family Support Group May 2008 Newsletter
Click here to view May 2008 newsletter
PDF format, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader ~ Click here if you need Acrobat Reader

March 2008
Monthly FAS Family Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
7-9 PM
At the ECCPASA Office
1625 Hertel Ave. (between Parkside & Starin)

TOPIC:"No Child Left Behind"-problem or possibility?

SPEAKER: Julie Schwab, Program Coordinator of the Parent Information Resource Center at EPIC (Every Person Influences Children)

Ever get the feeling it's your child who is being "LEFT BEHIND"?

Join us to find out about this much hyped federal program and learn what questions to ask to keep your child from being the one who is left behind.
The Drink That Lasts a Lifetime: The Challenges of FASD
Presented by Helen Weinstein
For parents and providers
Tuesday April 1, 2008
7:00-9:00pm
Sponsored by Parent Network & EPIC
1000 Main St. (near High)
Parking behind the building
Call 332-4170 to register

"To Drink or Not To Drink?"
Here is a link to the Buffalo News article written by Helen Weinstein in response to an inaccurate and irresponsible report done on Good Morning America Weekend in February. As she says, it's hard to believe that in 2008 people are still debating this issue!
Sad but true!
Save the Date
For the next Meetings:
April 16 May 21

February 2008
Monthly FAS Family Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
7-9 PM
At the ECCPASA Office
1625 Hertel Ave. (between Parkside & Starin)

SPEAKERS: Linda Grear, & Jean Gustafson, Attorneys-at-law with the firm of Hogan & Willig

TOPIC: "Everything you want to know about disability law and didn't know who to ask!"


Our topic title may be a bit of an over-statement for a two-hour meeting, but it's a great place to start! This is a "must attend" for anyone who has ever had a question about applying for benefits or the complex issues related to disability law. Our guests are attorneys who specialize in this field and will provide information about a variety of relevant topics including:
• Your child's rights under current disability law
Applying for SSI and other benefits
Guardianship
Trusts and estate planning….and more
The time to start exploring this is NOW!
Don't let your child be left behind!


Please RSVP to Helen at 831-2298 x19 or
helenw@eccpasa.info
Refreshments will be served

January 2008
Monthly FAS Family Support Group Meeting
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
7-9 PM
At the ECCPASA Office
1625 Hertel Ave. (between Parkside & Starin)
Save the Date for A Very Important Meeting!
Wednesday, February 13th at 7:00 pm

The February support group meeting will be a "must attend" for anyone who has ever had a question about applying for benefits or the complex issues related to disability laws. Our guests will be Linda Grear and Jean Gustafson, attorneys with Hogan & Willig. Their specialty is disability law and they will provide information about and answer your questions concerning issues such as

• Disability laws
• Applying for SSI and other benefits
• Guardianship
• Trusts and estate planning

So mark your calendar and join us on February 13th. If you have any questions you would like our guests to address, please call Helen at 831-2298x19 or email them to helenw@eccpasa.info

View Past WNY FASD Weblogs (Prior to 2008)