Michigan Family 2 Family Health Information Center

08/14/2026

The Family Center is offering a Sibshops Facilitator Training in Grand Rapids on Sept 25-26, 2026. Participants who attend the two-day training will become certified to facilitate Sibshops. Sibshops provide siblings of children with special needs with peer support and information in a fun and lively setting. Certified facilitators are also eligible to apply for grants of up to $1500 to help host Sibshops in their local communities.

08/11/2026

You’re an expert at navigating the healthcare system and community organizations on behalf of your child or family member with a disability or special health care need. Do you want to build skills to take your impact as a family leader to the next level?

Join Family Voices for From “Me” to “We,” a year-long online leadership development program designed to help family leaders develop systems-level leadership skills and pave a path to a career in family leadership. Learn more at familyvoices.org/leadershipprograms

07/29/2026

MDHHS has developed the website “Upcoming Federal Medicaid Changes” to help people understand upcoming changes. https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/assistance-programs/medicaid/medicaid-changes

07/01/2026

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is pleased to announce our next webinar in the Learning Connections Workshop series. The topic of the webinar is Caring for the Whole Family: Supporting Siblings of CYSHCN. https://redcap.link/sibshopwebinar

04/02/2026

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is pleased to announce our next webinar in the Learning Connections Workshop series. The topic of the webinar is Parent Voices: A Panel Discussion on Navigating Wills, Trusts, and Guardianship.

One of the biggest responsibilities faced by parents of children with special health care needs is planning for their child’s future. It is not just about paperwork, but also ensuring their children are supported and cared for throughout their lives. Our parent panel will share their lived experiences and challenges to help you learn about some of the options available for your child and family.

Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To register, please use the following links:
Registration for 4/22/2026 at 3:00 pm: https://redcap.link/Parentvoices

Learning Connections Webinars - These webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, professional, youth, educator, etc.) interested in a variety of topics of interest. These webinars provide resources, information, and skill development on relevant topics related to children and youth with special health care needs in Michigan.

03/31/2026

Our next "Let's Talk About It" webinar is on April 16:

"Office of Recipient Rights and the MI Mental Health Code," presented by Waverly Henkel and Austin Cox, Investigator-Advocates, Disability Rights Michigan.

📅Thursday, April 16
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

Join us to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Recipient Rights and what steps to take if it does not fulfill its legal responsibilities during an investigation or intervention.

💬 Let's Talk About It is a webinar series for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family wellbeing.

🔗 Register here: https://go.mi.gov/4u7hs2096

03/18/2026

Opportunity for Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties.

Ramp applications are open for 2026! ♿

At Habitat Capital Region, we know that accessibility is a critical part of safe and comfortable housing. Since the program's inception, we have built over 900 ramps for members of our community! 💪🛠️

If you are in need of a ramp or want to learn more, visit our website at: habitatcr.org/programs/ramp-program/

02/23/2026

Join us in March for our first Let's Talk About It! webinar of 2026:

"Understanding Social Security Benefits," presented by Pete Mulder, Social Security Benefits Counselor of Disability Network Southwest Michigan

📅Thursday, March 19
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

Join us for an overview of the two Social Security disability benefit programs – Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This webinar will focus on the application process, important factors around turning age 18, the impact of parental income/assets, and the myth that people receiving benefits can’t hold employment to reach further financial security.

💬 Let's Talk About It is a webinar series for people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and anyone interested in strengthening family wellbeing.

🔗 Register here: https://go.mi.gov/qx0q41924

02/19/2026

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is pleased to announce our next webinar in the Learning Connections Workshop series. The topic of the webinar is Emergency Preparedness for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

Join us for a webinar to share strategies and resources to help families of CYSHCN prepare for unexpected emergencies and natural disasters. Emergencies happen. Prepare today to be safe tomorrow.

(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: March 17, 2026
Times: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

To register, please use the following links:

Registration link 11 a.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-AM
Registration link 7 p.m. https://redcap.link/ERprep-PM

Learning Connections Webinars - These webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, professional, youth, educator, etc.) interested in a variety of topics of interest. These webinars provide resources, information, and skill development on relevant topics related to children and youth with special health care needs in Michigan.

01/27/2026

The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is pleased to announce our next webinar in the Navigating Healthcare Workshop series. The topic of the webinar is An Introduction to TEFRA.

Join us to learn about TEFRA, a pathway to Medicaid for children with complex needs. This program makes Medicaid available to children with certain physical and/or behavioral disabilities who would not otherwise be eligible due to parent or guardian’s income. CSHCS Nurse Consultant Caitlin Conroy will give an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, and how to apply.

(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: February 18, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am and 7:00pm – 8:00pm

To register, please use the following links:
Registration for 2/18/2026 at 10:00am : https://redcap.link/TefraAM

Registration for 2/18/2026 at 7:00pm: https://redcap.link/TefraPM