Advocacy & Support – Page 5 – Michigan Family to Family

Sibshops of Mid-Michigan*

Sibshops provide young brothers and sister of a sibling with special needs peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Recreation, Sibling, Support Group

Languages:
English

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Family Hope Program

Check out the Family Hope Program offers a free opportunity to gather at the YMCA to participate in engaging social and physical activity, garner emotional support, and have time for respite.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Recreation, Support Group, Support Other

Languages:
English

Ready For Life is a passionate, non-profit that fosters inclusive communities, cultivating opportunities for people with disabilities to grow, learn, achieve, and experience “everything” life offers. Mentoring program, post secondary education, summer camp, skill building, and recreational opportunities.

Counties:
Kent

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education, Mentor, Recreation, Transition, Transition to Adulthood

Languages:
English

OUCARES/ Oakland University Center for Autism

Oakland University Center for Autism Research, Education and Support offers programs, special events, and recreation for children of all ages and families experiencing autism spectrum disorders, plus a variety of camps for children ages 3-18 with autism and an employable skill building program for adults with autism.

Counties:
Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Child Development, Community Resources, Developmental Disability, Recreation

Languages:
English

The Color of Autism Foundation: Spectrum of Care

The organization offers 6 week caregiver trainings to build family efficacy and advocacy skills.

Counties:
Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education

Languages:
English

Parent Action for Healthy Kids

Parent Action for Healthy Kids is designed to help connect parents, communities and schools to improve the health and well-being of children and youth. The aim of Parent Action for Healthy Kids is to provide parents with the best resources available so they can advocate for improved health initiatives in communities and schools.

Counties:
All Counties, Oakland

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education

Languages:
English

Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Washtenaw County CHADD sponsors psychoeducational programs where they bring in an expert to speak about some aspect of ADHD and peer support group meetings. They also have a Parent Training on ADHD on their website.

Counties:
Washtenaw

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Support Group

Languages:
English

Annual Michigan Autism Conference

This conference is dedicated to providing families, practitioners and researchers with information on a variety of topics related to the assessment and treatment of those affected with Autism.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Community Resources, Education

Languages:
English

Fragile X Association of Michigan

The Fragile X Association of Michigan provides families impacted by Fragile X support groups, advocacy, research information and resources.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy, Advocacy & Support, Support Group

Languages:
English

Michigan Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

We serve the entire state of Michigan and cities in Northwest Ohio through funding research, raising awareness, and providing education and support to IBD patients. Support groups, program information, and information on Crohn’s and Colitis are provided.

Counties:
All Counties

Categorized:
Advocacy & Support, Community Other, Community Resources, Medical Information, Medical Services & Testing, Support Group

Languages:
English

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Sibshops of Mid-Michigan*

YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids’ Family Hope Program

Ready for Life

OUCARES/ Oakland University Center for Autism

The Color of Autism Foundation: Spectrum of Care

Parent Action for Healthy Kids

Washtenaw County CHADD (Children and adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

Annual Michigan Autism Conference

Fragile X Association of Michigan

Michigan Chapter of Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation