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FND Family STAR Florida Family to Family Health Information Center

As the Family to Family Health Information Center of FL, we provide information and support to families of children and youth with special health care needs.

With heavy rain and flooding concerns in parts of Florida, families are encouraged to stay alert and be prepared. Review...
10/09/2026

With heavy rain and flooding concerns in parts of Florida, families are encouraged to stay alert and be prepared. Review the flood safety tips in this graphic, keep an eye on local weather updates, and follow instructions from emergency officials in your area.

Learn more from Florida Disaster: https://buff.ly/uX0Q3Bm

FND was proud to join FCC 13’s Family Empowerment Day on Saturday, October 3, where Soren Richardson represented FND PEN...
10/08/2026

FND was proud to join FCC 13’s Family Empowerment Day on Saturday, October 3, where Soren Richardson represented FND PEN and FND PSN, connecting with families and sharing information about our programs, resources, and supports for children and youth with disabilities across Florida. We’re grateful for events like this that let us meet families in the community and connect them with resources to support their journey.

October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a time to deepen understanding of attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder and recog...
10/07/2026

October marks ADHD Awareness Month, a time to deepen understanding of attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder and recognize the varied experiences, strengths, and support needs of people with ADHD. Greater awareness helps challenge misconceptions and foster more supportive homes, schools, workplaces, and communities.

Planning for graduation often raises many questions, especially as families try to understand diploma options, transitio...
10/06/2026

Planning for graduation often raises many questions, especially as families try to understand diploma options, transition planning, accommodations, assessments, and life after high school. FND has teamed up with Project 10 Transition Education Network to offer The Road to Graduation, a free six-part webinar series designed to help families feel more informed as they make decisions about their students' futures.

The series starts October 21, 2026, with monthly sessions through March 2027; all webinars are on Zoom at 1:00 p.m. EST and free to attend. Register to get your Zoom link: https://bit.ly/4hoRdFK.

October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to honor people with Down syndrome, acknowledge their contributions,...
10/05/2026

October marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a time to honor people with Down syndrome, acknowledge their contributions, and continue building communities where everyone feels included, supported, and valued. FND invites families, educators, professionals, and community members this month to learn more, listen to the experiences of people with Down syndrome and their families, and help create meaningful inclusion at school, at work, and in the community.

Tickets are on sale for the 10th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference!Friday, October 16, 20268:30 AM – 3:30 PMThe Schu...
10/02/2026

Tickets are on sale for the 10th Annual Connecting the Dots Conference!

Friday, October 16, 2026
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The Schultz Center | Jacksonville

This year's conference will feature a full day of educational sessions, community resources, expert presenters, opportunities to connect directly with agencies and providers, and information families can put to use long after the conference ends.
Whether you're a parent or caregiver, self-advocate, educator, professional, provider, or community partner, Connecting the Dots is designed to help you find information, make connections, and better understand the resources available in our community.

Tickets are available now! Space is limited, so register early - https://buff.ly/Ny346ht.

Palm Beach County families, let’s talk about what comes after high school.FND PEN will be at the Transition Resource Fai...
10/01/2026

Palm Beach County families, let’s talk about what comes after high school.
FND PEN will be at the Transition Resource Fair at Palm Beach State College on October 7 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. Families of students with disabilities can meet organizations and programs that can help with planning for education, employment, independent living, and community involvement after high school. The event is free, so come explore the resources, ask questions, and stop by to see the FND team. Learn more: https://buff.ly/KbDElOR

Central Florida families, here is a free event happening this Saturday that may be worth adding to your calendar.Family ...
09/30/2026

Central Florida families, here is a free event happening this Saturday that may be worth adding to your calendar.

Family Care Council Area 13 is hosting its Family Empowerment Conference on October 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Clermont City Center. The event is designed for parents, siblings, guardians, and caregivers of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Families will have the opportunity to hear from professionals, advocates, and family voices, and to connect with organizations and support networks at the resource fair.

FND CEO Richard La Belle is in Texas this week, presenting at the National Association of State Directors of Special Edu...
09/29/2026

FND CEO Richard La Belle is in Texas this week, presenting at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education conference.
Richard had the opportunity to talk about Parent Training and Information Centers and how organizations like FND help families access information, understand their rights, and become informed partners in their child’s education.
We appreciate opportunities to bring families' voices and experiences into national conversations about special education.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Family Network on Disabilities for our Open House and 2026 Academic Summit. J...
09/28/2026

We are looking forward to welcoming you to Family Network on Disabilities for our Open House and 2026 Academic Summit. Join us Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM at 311 S. Missouri Ave in Clearwater for connection, resources, food, games, info, and learning. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2026FNDOpenHouseAcademicSummit.

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Clearwater, FL
33756

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+17275231130

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