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A Group for AYFN Board Members

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Start: 02/15/2010 - 9:00am Start: 02/15/2010 - 9:00am Description: AYFN will be closed on February 15, 2010 in observance of President's Day.  Our office will reopen on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 9:00 am

Start: 02/24/2010 - 6:00pm End: 02/24/2010 - 8:00pm Start: 02/24/2010 - 6:00pm End: 02/24/2010 - 8:00pm Description: Come join us at AYFN's main office in Anchorage on Wednesday, February 24th from 6-8 pm to learn about benefits planning with Dave Berbue of Disability Law Center.  Dave will talk about applying for Social Security benefits for transitional age youth (14-20).  Following his presentation, Kristen Nilsson, AYFN's insurance coordinator, will provide training on health insurance including how to apply for Medicaid, Denali KidCare, TEFRA Medicaid, and Medicaid waivers.  This workshop is free. Location: 401 E. Northern Lights Suite 100 Anchorage, AK 99503

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Start: 06/17/2010 - 6:00pm End: 06/17/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 06/17/2010 - 6:00pm End: 06/17/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska Boardroom

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Start: 05/20/2010 - 6:00pm End: 05/20/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 05/20/2010 - 6:00pm End: 05/20/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska Boardroom

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Start: 04/15/2010 - 6:00pm End: 04/15/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 04/15/2010 - 6:00pm End: 04/15/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska Boardroom

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Start: 03/18/2010 - 6:00pm End: 03/18/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 03/18/2010 - 6:00pm End: 03/18/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska Boardroom

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Start: 02/18/2010 - 6:00pm End: 02/18/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 02/18/2010 - 6:00pm End: 02/18/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska Boardroom

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Start: 02/12/2010 - 3:30pm End: 02/15/2010 - 1:00pm Start: 02/12/2010 - 3:30pm End: 02/15/2010 - 1:00pm Description: The purpose of FAScinating Families Camp is to bring families raising kids with FASD together to share their experiences; learn new parenting tools, ideas, and resources; provide times of respite; offer experiences that will strengthen the family; and to provide hope and encouragement for the future. Families will be housed in cabins together at LaVerne Griffin Youth Rec Center. All meals will be cooked for you and served in the dining hall (and you won’t even have to do dishes!) Each day will offer a schedule of activities for you to select from, as well as options for the kids. Location: Laverne Griffin Rec Camp, Wasilla

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Start: 01/19/2010 - 5:30pm End: 01/19/2010 - 6:30pm Start: 01/19/2010 - 5:30pm End: 01/19/2010 - 6:30pm Description: On Tuesday, 19 January, we'll meet with the Wall Busters group to discuss plans for addressing transition barriers with UAF and other post high school destinations for youths.   We will also begin planning the serial Parent Academy that Access Alaska will sponsor in the venue of the Parent Advocacy Group this spring. Location: 526 Gaffney Road, Suite 100, Fairbanks AK

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Start: 01/14/2010 - 8:30am End: 01/15/2010 - 4:30pm Start: 01/14/2010 - 8:30am End: 01/15/2010 - 4:30pm Description: A free two-day conference for resource parents and caregivers that provides two tracks of training.  Includes Parenting Teens and Adoption.  Bring you own lunch!  Brought to you by Alaska Center for Resource Families, the Office of Children's Services and Facing Foster Care in Alaska.  Call ACRF at 279-1799 for information and to register. Location: BP Energy Center, 900 E Benson Blvd., Anchorage

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Start: 01/21/2010 - 6:00pm End: 01/21/2010 - 7:30pm Start: 01/21/2010 - 6:00pm End: 01/21/2010 - 7:30pm Description: Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. Classes are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.(Pacific Time) in Wright Auditorium. Classes are also available in Kennewick, Bellingham, Yakima, Ritzville, Anacortes, Walla Walla and in Alaska through Children’s video and teleconferencing outreach program. Location: 3501 Denali Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Boardroom

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