Newsletters

The Michigan Family Connections Newsletter is a (mostly) quarterly publication produced in partnership between the Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs and Michigan Family to Family Health Information Center.

Newsletters

YearSeasonTitle
2023FallCSHCS Expansion to Age 26, Wheelchair Basketball, Bookshare: Online Library, Alternate Funding for Medical Services, Recognizing FC Director Candi Bush, A Kid Again, National Family Caregiver Month, Self-Advocacy Story Time, Young Adults with Epilepsy Videos, MI Rehabilitation Services, Virtual Learning/Support Events
2023SummerNew Family Center Manager, Respite Guide, Autism Support of MI, Medicaid Renewals, Asthma Spacers, Mimi’s Mission, MC3 Program to Support Primary Care, Stay Well Resources for Teens & Young Adults, Center on Youth Voice Youth Choice, Trainings and Other Events
2023WinterMusic Therapy, Beaverton Peer-to-Peer Program, Sexuality Educator Workshop, MI HEARTSafe School, FINDS National Survey Opportunity, MSU Extension, Hope for Aging Caregivers Project, ACMH Statewide Youth Advisory Committee, Transition Conference, Trainings and Events
2022FallGrowing As Leaders: A New Parent Leadership Learning Opportunity; Getting to Know the Momentum Center; Paving the Way to Self-Determination; Sibshops; How to Find a Therapist for Parents/Caregivers; New Youth & Young Adult Resource Page, Young Adult Voting Resources; FLN Member Ann Livingston; Upcoming Trainings & Events
2022SummerHonoring Julie Beckett, FLN Member Feature, SMA Awareness Month, MI Child Protection Registry, Courageous Parents Network, Newborn Screening Family Education, Circle of Care Guidebook, Updated CDC Developmental Checklists, Upcoming Trainings and Other Events
2022SpringPublic Comment on Title V Block Grant App, National Health Systems Research Agenda for CYSHCN, Simply Sayin App, Lori’s Voice, Children with Special Needs Fund, Communication is Key, Her Power Camp, Michigan Assistive Technology Program, Kid’s Cove All-Inclusive Playground, OpenSpot Theatre, Trainings and other Events
2022WinterFather’s Conference, Cystic Fibrosis Podcasts, Camp Scholarships, MI-LEND, Preventing Medication Errors, Guide for Parents of Children with Serious Illness, Navigating Autism Conference, Post-Adoption Resource Centers, Family Center Events
2021FallCSHCS Expand Coverage for Sickle Cell, Michigan Innovations in Care Coordination, Respite, Michigan Family Voices, Family Center Events, Sibling Study Opportunity, Fall Asthma and Allergies, Car Seat Safety, COVID Vaccine
2021SpringCaroline's Cart, Marketplace Health Care Enrollement, COVID-19, CYSHCN and Foster Care, Parent Connect, Journey through Diagnosis, Smithsonian Family Fun, Epilepsy Foundation, Parent Mentor Training
2020FallCOVID-19, Transition to Adulthood, ARC, Diabetes, Virtual Educational Events, Family Leadership Network
2019FallAttending School with Asthma, My child won't eat, Family Leadership Net
2019SummerMI ABLE, Enjoying the Outdoors, Doctors in Special Ed, A Parent's Perspective, Meet an FLN Memer, MI Disability Rights Coalition, Tools for Managing Health, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Upcoming Training Opportunities
2019SpringFamily Stories Edition
2018FallFamily Story and Video Submissions, MI Centers for Independent Living, Family Health History, Palliative Care, National Survey of Children’s Health, Book List, and Parent Mentor Training
2018SpringFamily Stories Edition
2018Summer New F2F Website, Accessible Playground, Voter Rights for People with Disabilities, Diaper Resources, Military Families and Veterans Resource Expo, Medicaid, Prescription Drugs, Parent Mentor Training
2017FallCareers, Health Care Transition, Diabetes, ACA, Child Development, Military, Bullying
2017SummerFamily Leadership Network, Sickle Cell Disease, Autism Detection, Epilepsy Foundation of MI, Drug Prescription Labels
2017WinterFamily Stories Edition
2016FallHealth Insurance Coverage, Low-cost internet, Bridging Apps, Care Notebook, People First Language
2016SpringWater Safety, MI BioTrust for Health, Asthma, Well Visit Planner, Transition, ACA, MI Family Support Subsidy
2016WinterFamily Stories Edition
2015FallConference Scholarships, Catalyst Center, Epilepsy, MI 211, Grayson’s Gift Project, Winter Emergency Planning, Early On, ACA, Transition, Caregiver Mental Health
2015SpringABLE Act, Home Help Program, Emergency Planning, Dental Care, Reaching for the Stars, Family Support Subsidy, Think College, Family Center Staff
2015SummerPeer Support, Parent-to-Parent Support Network, MI Newborn Screening, Early Hearing Detection & Intervention, Transition
2015WinterFamily Stories Edition
2014FallACA, Essential Health Benefits, Habilitative & Rehabilitative Services, Insurance Coverage for Autism, Transition, Partnering with Your Doctor, Vaccinations, Smart Heart Foundation
2014SpringParents Partnering for Change Training, Allergy & Asthma Network, Inclusion, Care Coordination Training, ACA, Transition
2014SummerMI Interagency Coordinating Council, Home Help Services, ACA, Transition, Leaders in Policy Advocacy, NAMI, Vision Screening, Parent to Parent of SW MI

How to Contribute

Michigan Family Connections is interested in sharing topics of interest to families of children and youth with special health care needs across Michigan as well as the providers who work with them. If you have an article, event to highlight, learning opportunity, or topic suggestion, please contact us.