Families with Special Needs/Disabilities Children

Families with Special Needs/Disabilities Children

Virtual Training for Families Who Have Children with Disabilities or Special Health Care Needs

“Did You Know? Now You Know!” explains resources and services for children with
disabilities and special health care needs from birth through young adulthood. Learn
about health insurance and how to best use your benefits, Medicaid and long-term
supports. The training is free.

Topics include: Medicaid, Children’s Long-Term Supports, prior authorizations and
appealing a Medicaid denial, respite, partnering with your doctor and more.

For any questions contact the Regional Center at infonerc@chw.org or 920-750-8445
Cost: The training is free to participants. Resource materials and connection link
will be emailed the week before the event.

Learn More: To learn more about the training session go to the Family Voices of
Wisconsin website:  http:/familyvoiceswi.org/learn/did-you-know-now-you-know/

This training is co-sponsored by the NE Regional Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Need, and Family Voices of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Family Ties

Wisconsin Family Ties

Wisconsin Family Ties (WFT)

Changing Lives, One Family at a Time

WFT is the only statewide, parent-run organization in Wisconsin working with families that include children with social, emotional or behavioral challenges. We walk beside families to provide emotional support while helping to navigate the complex service and treatment systems with which they are involved .

Our statewide network of highly-trained parent peer specialists provides assistance across domains


Mark your calendar!  On March 2, 2021, WFT will participate in ‘THE BIG SHARE” with Wisconsin Community Shares. Your gift will help us hire more Parent Peer Specialists and serve more Wisconsin families. We have two weeks until The Big Share. No gift is too small!


In the Community  Parent peer specialists help parents better understand and navigate local services and supports.  They teach parents collaboration strategies to build stronger working relationships with providers.

At School  Parent peer specialists act as an objective liaison between families, schools, case managers and service providers, working to ensure that school plans are effective and appropriate.

At Home  Parents peer specialists help families identify strategies they can use to reduce conflict and encourage prosocial behavior.  We offer hope and encouragement in challenging times, help to prevent crises, and provide telephone support at times other service are unavailable.

Wisconsin Family Ties
16 N Carroll St, Ste 230,  | Madison, Wisconsin 53703

Question? Email us at info@wifamilyties.org or call (608) 267-6800


Find out more about us on our webpage at https://www.wifamilyties.org/ or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/wisconsinfamilyties/

2020 Pig to Pig Walk

2020 Pig to Pig Walk

THANK YOU, PIGGLY WIGGLY!

A special thank you to all of the Piggly Wiggly staff in Manitowoc and Two Rivers, the community for their “round-up” donations, participants, and donors who made the 2020 Pig Walk a huge success despite the pandemic! This donation helps Lakeshore CAP provide resources and assistance to those experiencing homelessness in our community. Peggy and Alex- this couldn’t be done without your direction, leadership and can-do attitude!

Come out for Fox’s Piggly Wiggly Annual Pig to Pig Walk! 

A Fundraiser for Lakeshore CAP’s Supportive Housing/Homelessness Prevention Program

The Pig to Pig Walk is coming up on September 12th! The proceeds support our programs that prevent homelessness by providing rental assistance to those in need. Registration can be done at the service desk at both Manitowoc and Two Rivers locations! We hope to see you there!

  • Saturday, September 12, 2020
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Starting at Fox’s Manitowoc Piggly Wiggly and ending at Fox’s Two Rivers Piggly Wiggly

A 6 mile walk along scenic Lake Michigan!

  • $15.00 donation per person
  • $30.00 per family (2-4 people); each additional person $5.00

Contact Piggly Wiggly at 920-682-4931 or 920-794-8931 for more information and visit either store to register for the event!


Thank You!!! Your participation helps Lakeshore CAP:

  • Provide programming and case management to those most in need in our community and helps households realize their goal of becoming self-sufficient
  • Provide assistance outside of our strict funding limitations by providing apartment supplies, security deposits and supportive services to our households
2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop

2020 Salvation Army Christmas Toy Shop

salvation army CHRISTMAS TOY SHOP

Coat distribution has ended. However, we currently have 787 children signed up for the Christmas Toy Shop — and sign up is not finished yet! (This does not include the children signed up for the Adopt-a-Family portion of our Christmas programming.) We collect new toys for Christmas by private individuals dropping them off at our office, local companies/groups doing drives/collections/events, and through the Toys for Tots collection boxes that have now been placed around town. Can you help #RescueChristmas by donating new toys or making a monetary donation for the Toy Shop? Thank you in advance for loving on the kids this Christmas!


NOTE: Sign Up for Coats has Ended

  • Where: The Salvation Army — by phone 920-684-7117
  • When: September 14th to October 16th — 9 AM- 3 PM
  • Sign up will be done by phone this year
  • Emails will be needed to finalize the sign-up process

Coat Distribution will begin October 24th
*Must be pre-registered*

It is best to sign up early. First come clients and new clients receive consideration for “adoption”. Note that you may not be adopted two years in a row. New families will need to provide proof of address, proof of household income (must meet poverty guidelines) and proof that your children live with you. If you receive FoodShare, that current document works. Preferably via email or fax.

Clients who have participated in one or both of these programs before will need to initially call and register. They will then receive an email with the wish list attached and asked to fill it out (with detailed info) and return via email. Once we receive the wish list, they will receive a final email with the dates and times for their appointments to pick up coats and toys.

YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER DURING THE DATES/TIMES LISTED! YOU WILL BE GIVEN A TIME TO COME FOR COATS & TOYS WHEN YOU REGISTER

We realize that this could be cumbersome for some families. We also believe with the way so much of life has been happening the last many months that it should be a process most families can follow.


Requirements

Please have a photo ID, proof of address, proof that your children live with you, and proof of household income (must be below TEFAP/poverty guidelines shown here: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/nutrition/tefap/eligibility.htm)  If you receive Foodshare, please bring that current document.


Donations of NEW Coats Still Needed!

DROP OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY

Donations of TOYS Still Needed!

https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/manitowoc/christmas-toy-shop/ 


FOR QUESTIONS, CONTACT:

The main office at (920) 684-7117 or email Lisa_Stricklin@usc.salvationarmy.org 

Lakeshore HC FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shots

Lakeshore HC FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shots

Lakeshore Community Health Care

Offering FREE* Drive Thru Flu Shot Events

Manitowoc

  • Thursday, October 29th
  • 5:00 to 7:00 PM
  • 2719 Calumet Avenue

Sheboygan

  • Saturday, October 24th
  • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
  • 1721 Saemann[
  • Please come to the corner of North 18th & Saemann Ave. Do not park in the lot; an staff member will direct you where to go.

Everyone is welcome. If you are not a patient you can preregister online, but it is not required. Children 19 and younger may qualify for a free flu shot. For more information call 920-686-2333 (Manitowoc) or 920-783-6633 (Sheboygan) or visit lakeshorechc.org/flu.

 

*NOTE: Flu shots covered by insurance are FREE of charge; otherwise they are $25.