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05/28/2026

Get children involved in gardening! If you don’t have a personal garden area on your property, you may be able to enjoy a garden plot in a community garden.

Learn how to garden with children and what to plant >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/gardening-children

05/28/2026

Is your child struggling in social settings?

This small-group class is designed to build the skills that make peer connection easier and more natural. Participants will work on improving conversational turn-taking and reciprocal interaction, increasing flexibility and coping skills during group activities, and developing effective problem-solving strategies for peer conflict. We also help each child identify 2–3 preferred hobbies, boost confidence in initiating peer interactions, and practice meaningful group collaboration in a supportive environment.

📅 Weekly starting June 10th
⏰ Tuesdays from 9–11 AM
💲 Cost: $320
📍 Limited spots available

Participants should be able to engage in a group setting without 1:1 support.

👉 Contact [email protected] to register or reserve your spot!

05/28/2026

Life after high school brings new opportunities and responsibilities.

Join us for our next Transition Talk about Independent Living on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 3:30-4:30 PM ET.

This live Q&A on Zoom will feature Kendel St. John, Transition Training Associate at CTI, and will be hosted by Dr.Staci Carr, Technical Assistance Associate at CTI.

This session is specifically for parents of students with disabilities, and it will focus on preparing students for independent living, including skills for daily life, community participation, and managing personal needs.

Register on Zoom to save your seat (link in comments)!

05/28/2026

Recognizing the signs that someone may be struggling can save a life.

FirstLink is offering a FREE safeTALK Su***de Alertness Training in Minot on Friday, June 5th from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Minot Public Library.

This 3-hour training helps participants learn how to:
• Recognize when someone may be having thoughts of su***de
• Start a supportive conversation
• Connect individuals to life-saving resources and support

The training is open to anyone age 15+ and CEUs are available for several professions.

Mental health awareness and su***de prevention are community efforts, and opportunities like this help equip more people to respond with confidence and care.

Register here: https://myfirstlink.org/trainings/safetalk-6-5/

Thank you to FirstLink and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services for making this training available to our community.

05/28/2026

Who is Day Habilitation for?

Day Habilitation may be a great fit for adults (18+) who:
• Want structured daytime activities outside the home
• Are interested in building social and life skills
• Benefit from routine, peer interaction, and community involvement
• Are looking for personalized, respectful, family-led support

Families and support teams across Fargo and Valley City choose Day Habilitation to provide meaningful daytime structure in a welcoming environment — one rooted in integrity, empathy, and partnership.

💛 Learn more about how we support adults in thriving every day.

05/28/2026

How can you help children express their fears, big emotions, anxiety and stress when...they aren’t able to articulate these feelings into words? https://ilslearningcorner.com/2020-01-puppet-play-how-to-help-your-child-self-regulate-their-emotions-and-behaviors/

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

In North Dakota, collaboration is key to helping every child thrive. 💙
When Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) and IDEA Part C programs work together, they create a stronger, more connected system of care—from newborn hearing screening through age three. By sharing data and coordinating services, we can better track progress in language development and ensure families receive the support they need every step of the way.
This kind of partnership doesn’t just improve systems—it changes outcomes.
Together, we’re building a future where children with hearing differences and their families in North Dakota have the tools, support, and opportunities to succeed.