Michigan Family 2 Family Health Information Center

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

01/15/2026

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 this webinar is Camp Scholarships for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

The Family Center offers camp scholarships to increase accessibility to summer camp for children and youth with special health care needs. Join us to learn about eligibility and how to apply. You'll also hear how the camp experience can help your child gain a sense of belonging, build relationships, and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.

(Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)
Date: January 21, 2026
Time: 6 pm to 7 pm

Date: January 22, 2026
Time: 11 am to 12 pm

To register, please use the following links:
Registration for 1/21/2026 at 6 pm: https://redcap.link/CampScholarshipPM
Registration for 1/22/2026 at 11 am: https://redcap.link/CampScholarshipsAM

Learning Connections Workshop - These webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, caregiver, youth, professional, educator, etc.) interested in learning more about navigating healthcare and other systems that provide services and support for families of children and youth with special health care needs in Michigan.
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01/15/2026

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 INSURANCE DENIALS 101.

This webinar will cover basic information related to appealing insurance denials. Topics include understanding your coverage, common terminology, and steps for filing an effective appeal. We will also share other helpful tips and resources for assistance.
Date: January 20, 2026
Times: 12 noon to 1 pm and 4 pm to 5 pm. (Two times are available to accommodate family schedules.)

To register, please use the following links:
Registration for 12 noon: https://redcap.link/InsuranceNoon
Registration for 4 p.m.: https://redcap.link/InsurancePM

Navigating Healthcare Workshop - These webinars are open to anyone (parent, family member, caregiver, youth, professional, educator, etc.) interested in learning more about navigating healthcare and other systems that provide services and support for families of children and youth with special health care needs in Michigan.

01/15/2026

🎁 Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season

Your support helps young people, families, and communities across Michigan raise their voices and create real change in youth mental health. Every contribution strengthens a community where every voice is valued and empowered.

✨ Make your impact today: https://www.acmh-mi.org/9544-2/

Learn more about Youth Mental Health Action Day: https://www.acmh-mi.org/ymhad-2026/

Together, we can build a mosaic made strong with every voice.

12/18/2025

The FLN is looking for members! Learn more and fill out an application at https://f2fmichigan.org/who-we.../family-leadership-network/

The FLN is looking for members! Learn more and fill out an application at https://f2fmichigan.org/who-we-are/family-leadership-network/

11/19/2025

Join our panel of parents of children with special health care needs as they share their experiences, ideas, tips, and tricks for surviving the holiday season. Share in the joys and challenges that come along with the holidays at our A.M. or P.M. session.

To register for this event, please use the following links:

11 a.m. session: https://redcap.link/lcdec2AM
7 p.m. session: https://redcap.link/lcdec2PM

11/19/2025

Check out some resources for National Family Caregiver Month!

Caregivers often put themselves last. This , let’s put them first by helping them : NFCmonth.org.

11/17/2025

Join us one week from today for "Let's Talk About It: Knowing Your Rights," presented by Austin Cox, Waverly Jones, and Erin Diaz of Disability Rights Michigan

📅Thursday, November 20
🕛 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📍Virtual webinar (Zoom)

Part 1: Office of Recipient Rights (ORR) and the MI Mental Health Code
Participants will learn about the role of ORR within Michigan's behavioral health system and how to utilize the ORR process. There will also be a discussion on rights protected by the Michigan Mental Health Code.

Part 2: Special Education 101
Participants will learn about the rights students with disabilities, and their parents, have under special education laws. We will discuss what it means to be provided a Free Appropriate Public Education and provide an overview of key rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

💬 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/KuQni1241

11/06/2025

To Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZl18i-eiLG2YRGAkDP7kx1An-Mo-rdPW6i9U2syPsCFbnJA/viewform

11/04/2025

The FLN is looking for members! Learn more and fill out an application at https://f2fmichigan.org/who-we-are/family-leadership-network/