Abilities First LLC

02/05/2026

Looking forward to seeing you there!

This in-person, indoor event with drive-up grab & go option, offers resources for families with concerns about their children (ages birth-22) in Western Cuyahoga County and surrounding communities. Families who attend the in-person fair will receive their grab & go bag at check-in.

02/05/2026

Stop by and see us on March 5th!

02/05/2026

Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

02/05/2026

Looking for a playgroup that meets your child where they are?

Adapted Playgroups offer a supportive, welcoming space for young children and their caregivers to learn, play and connect together. These sessions are designed for children ages 18 months–6 and provide flexible, low-pressure opportunities for exploration and social connection — no expectations, no comparisons.

February sessions are available in both Westlake and Lakewood.

🔗 Learn more and register at connectingforkids.org/play

ID: Announcement for Connecting for Kids Adapted Playgroups February sessions for children ages 18 months to 6, featuring photos of caregivers and young children engaged in hands-on, inclusive play labeled Learn, Play, and Connect. The graphic lists February program dates in Westlake on Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m., and in Lakewood on Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m., with a call to register at connectingforkids.org/play.

01/29/2026

Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community to families in Northeast Ohio who have concerns about their child. We serve all families, including those children with and without diagnoses.

01/15/2026

Our hearts are heavy with this loss. ❤️ Intesar was an amazing woman; kind and compassionate to everyone. When you talked with her, she made you feel that you were heard and that you were a priority. She was a passionate OT who was a strong advocate for all students. She was a great example to us all and she will be greatly missed! Her family is in our prayers 🙏

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Intesar Taye, after a short but courageous fight with esophageal cancer. She was surrounded by her family and knew how deeply she was loved by the UCP community.

For more than three decades, Intesar dedicated herself to our mission, beginning her journey with UCP as a student and leaving behind an extraordinary legacy as a leader, mentor, and advocate for children with disabilities and their families. Her impact will continue for years to come.

Beyond her accomplishments, Intesar will be remembered for her warmth, humor, and the genuine care she showed to everyone she met. She had a rare gift for making people feel seen and supported.

Intesar will be deeply missed, and her legacy will live on through the work we do every day.

01/15/2026

Our Wolstein Center, Alternative Education, and LeafBridge West locations are CLOSED today due to snow.

We will reopen tomorrow.

Stay safe and warm!

01/08/2026

Winter can feel heavy, especially when you’re carrying a lot for your family. 💗

The Winter Blues is a free, virtual caregiver support group where you can connect with others who get it. Join CFK staff for a low-pressure evening to share your roses (joys), thorns (struggles) and buds (hopes) in a supportive, judgment-free space.

You’re welcome to talk, listen or just show up as you are.

🗓️ Monday, Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
💻 Virtual

🔗 Register at connectingforkids.org/support

ID: Announcement for The Winter Blues, a free virtual caregiver support group hosted by Connecting for Kids, featuring an image of a caregiver sitting on a couch with a laptop and coffee mug. The graphic includes the event date and time of Monday, Jan. 26 at 7:00 p.m. and explains that participants will join CFK staff for monthly themed sessions to share roses (joys), thorns (struggles) and buds (hopes) to foster connection and support, with registration information listed as connectingforkids.org/support and a phone number.

12/01/2025

11/13/2025

🎤 Connecting for Kids Speaker Series: Join Jessica Esway, Director of Menlo Park Academy, as she helps families understand what it means to be gifted or twice-exceptional — and how to collaborate with schools to best support your child’s unique needs.

💡 Learn practical tips for building a supportive home environment, discover common pitfalls to avoid, and explore strategies for managing complex emotions.

📅 Tuesday, Nov. 18 | 🕡 6:30 p.m. | Westlake Porter Public Library

✨ Registration required and childcare available:
Register here: https://www.connectingforkids.org/event-6273336