Parent to Parent of Georgia

Website https://www.p2pga.org/

Events from this organizer

Today

  • Telic Empowerment Virtual Parent Group Meeting (Virtual)

    Self care is a vital component of parenting that is often neglected. During this month's PEG, representatives from NCH PAD Emily Hornsby and Jamie Krasingor will be sharing about the services that NCHPAD has to offer families with youth and young adults with disabilities. They will also be teaching us about mindfulness and the importance and self care. Emily will be leading us in a mindfulness exercise!

    As always attendees will receive an opportunity to win a prize! We look forward to seeing you there!

  • High-Five Society Invites you to Gobble ’til you Wobble

    144 Essex Street 144 Essex Street, Cedartown, GA

    Location:144 Essex Street, Cedartown, GA 30125

    Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, fun, and the chance to connect with a community that cares. We’ll be discussing Community Supports—how we can lean on one another and find the resources we need to thrive together. Bring your family and your child’s favorite dish to share, and get ready for an unforgettable day of friendship, fun, and togetherness! We’ll have games, arts & crafts, fun in the ball pit and gym, and meaningful conversations about the importance of building a strong support network.
    What to Expect:

    A wide variety of foods kids will love
    Engaging games and activities for all ages
    Arts & crafts to spark creativity
    Thoughtful discussions on Community Supports
    A warm, welcoming space for connections and gratitude

    This is more than a meal—it’s a time to come together and celebrate the power of community. Bring a friend, bring a dish, and bring your heart full of gratitude!
    For more information or to RSVP please contact info@highfivesociety.org or 678-675-3303

  • Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services

    Learn about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.

  • Transitioning to Adulthood: The Checklist

    What You Need to Know Before Your Child Graduates High School:
    In this presentation, we will discuss an overview of the components involved
    in the transition to adulthood, what to focus on based on the age of your
    child and how to develop an Action Plan for your child’s transition to
    adulthood.
    Contact: Amanda Brown
    Email: amandab@p2pga.org
    Phone: (678) 736-7314

    More Info: https://tinyurl.com/2fc28x6a

  • Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission

    Recurring
    Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United States

    Join BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
    December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
    Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
    For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com

  • What a Great IDEA! A Brief Overview of Special Education for Parents and Families

    Virtual

    Join us as P2P discusses the basic components of Special Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This training will explain how the process of special education works, including Child Find, Response to Intervention (RTI) and Student Support Teams; making a referral; what to expect from an evaluation; how to prepare for an Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting and how to resolve disputes.

  • Now/Comp Waiver(s): What you need to know!

    The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) provide community-based services to support Individual with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities seeking to thrive in their home and/or community. What do you need to know about applying, accessing and supporting families in need? Join us for a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigating the maze from application to Planning List to waiver service entry.
    Contact: Amanda Brown
    Email: amandab@p2pga.org
    Phone: (678) 736-7314

  • Now/Comp Waiver(s): What you need to know!

    Virtual

    The New Options Waiver (NOW) and Comprehensive Supports Waiver (COMP) provide community-based services to support Individual with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities seeking to thrive in their home and/or community. What do you need to know about applying, accessing and supporting families in need? Join us for a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigating the maze from application to Planning List to waiver service entry.

  • Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission

    Recurring
    Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United States

    Join BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
    December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
    Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
    For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com

  • Sifting Through Your Parental Rights

    Virtual

    Join us as P2P provides basic information about parental rights under IDEA, including confidentiality, notice, consent, surrogate parents, free and appropriate public education (FAPE), least restrictive environment (LRE), evaluations and dispute resolution methods such as mediation and due process.

  • Transitioning to Adult Healthcare

    Burnt Hickory Baptist Church 5145 Due W Rd NW, Powder Springs, GA, United States

    Description

    Are you a parent/caregiver of a child 12 and older then you might want to consider attending our in-person training in Powder Springs, GA on "Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare"

    To register please call or email Amy Pitts at 770-750-2688 or
    info@milesofadvocacy.com

    Contact: Amanda Brown
    Email: amandab@p2pga.org
    Phone: (678) 736-7314

  • Telic Empowerment Virtual Parent Support Group Meeting

    Virtual

    Topic: Medicaid Programs & Services, Now/Comp Waiver. Guest speaker Deana Bohannon, Regional Coordinator with Parent to Parent of GA.
    Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
    Time: 11:00am
    Location: This is a virtual meeting. Registration is Required. Please register at www.telicempowerment.org
    For more information or questions please email info@telicempowerment.org or call 678-487-7654

    Let's welcome guest speaker Deana Bohannon with Parent to Parent of Georgia to deliver this P2P workshop, to teach us about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on your child's disability. She will also educate us about the NOW/COMP waivers.
    Afterward, don't rush off! We will be setting aside a time to chat with our COFFEE TALK! It will be a time for the parents to virtually mingle online! TELIC is all about developing a community of support and this is just one more way in which we intend to do that!

    Just like we do EVERY MONTH, attend and see what special prizes you are eligible to win!