Family Resource Navigators

01/26/2026

Register now to have your child’s car seat installation checked by a Certified Passenger Safety Technician. 4Cs of Alameda County is hosting a car seat safety event on Saturday, February 28th from 9:30am-noon in Hayward in partnership with Safe Kids Alameda County and Alameda County EMS. Secure your appointment by calling (510) 618-2050.

01/24/2026

MULTI CULTURAL
FRN-LEADERSHIP TRAINING
We are excited to invite you to a 6-week Parent Advocacy and Community Leadership Training designed specifically for parents of children with disabilities who want to strengthen their voice, build community, and create meaningful change.
Register Here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-cultural-leadership-training-6-sessions-tickets-1981201934318?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/22/2026

We are pleased to share the January 2026 issue of the FRN Lead Forward Newsletter. Available in both English and Spanish, this edition contains valuable leadership opportunities and meetings where your participation is essential. We believe you will find this month's updates both informative and engaging.
Feel free to share this resource with others.

Links:
Purchase of Services (POS)
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Frceb.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FPublic-Meetings-2026.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Join the LEAG!
Help improve services for people with developmental disabilities
https://www.dds.ca.gov/newsletter/the-lived-experience-advisory-group-leag-is-helping-shape-developmental-services-in-california-do-you-want-to-join/
Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Intervention
https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/state-icc-on-early-intervention-overview/
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) Campaign and Website!
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/supported-decision-making/
BIRTH DEFECTS AWARENESS MONTH
https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/awareness-month/
Family Resource Navigators
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/
Trainings & Events
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/services/trainings-events/

01/22/2026

¡Boletín Informativo de FRN Líder en Acción - Edición de Enero 2026
Nos alegra mucho presentarles la edición de enero de 2026 de nuestro boletín informativo, está Disponible en inglés y español, esta edición está llena de valiosas oportunidades de liderazgo y reuniones donde su voz es esencial. Esperamos que las novedades de este mes sean informativas y atractivas para ustedes. ¡No duden en compartir este recurso con otras personas!

Enlaces:
Compra de Servicios (POS)
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Frceb.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F12%2FReuniones-Publicas-2026.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
Lived Experience Advisory Group (LEAG)-El Comité Asesor del Consumidor DDS
https://www.dds.ca.gov/newsletter/the-lived-experience-advisory-group-leag-is-helping-shape-developmental-services-in-california-do-you-want-to-join/
Las reuniones trimestrales del ICC
https://www.dds.ca.gov/services/early-start/state-icc-on-early-intervention-overview/
¡NUEVO sitio web! Toma de Decisiones con Apoyo (SDM)
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/supported-decision-making/
Mes de Concientización sobre los Defectos de Nacimiento
https://www.cdc.gov/birth-defects/es/awareness-month/index.html
Family Resource Navigators
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/
FRN - Entrenamientos
https://familyresourcenavigators.org/services/trainings-events/

01/09/2026

My First IEP in Spanish

01/08/2026

My First IEP in Mandarin

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Mission Valley Selpa is sponsoring this valuable training. (925 -313-0999 Care Parent Network, Sh*tal Agrawalla for more information).

01/02/2026

The Story of Max is a short, engaging video introducing parents to Early Start and the IFSP process. All of the Max videos may be shared with families through email and social media channels or embedded on agency websites for ready access. (We recommend embedding the videos rather than downloading them to preserve captioning functionality.) Access the video here: https://tinyurl.com/StoryofMax

12/30/2025

Who helps you persevere in hard times? We all should all have people we can count on when things get difficult.

Meet Daoud, a 22-year-old aspiring chef learning to navigate adulthood at SF State University. Through Supported Decision-Making, he’s building independence, confidence, and the freedom to make his own choices with a trusted team by his side.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ahw7kT-t24

Your support makes stories like Daoud’s possible. Give today and help us support other people in finding their way: https://familyresourcenavigators.networkforgood.com/projects/261910-your-support-helps-people-find-their-way

12/26/2025

We all make decisions with support and help from our loved ones. But for people with disabilities sometimes that support comes at the cost of their independence.

Supported Decision-Making is about choosing people you trust to help you think things through, understand your options, and back you up.

We’re so excited to share a full site of new resources with you to practice Supported Decision-Making. Dive in: yourdecisionmatters.org

12/22/2025

As a parent, it’s important to remember that support doesn’t mean taking over. It means helping your child build the skills and confidence they need to make choices for themselves.

Supported Decision-Making offers tools to provide the guidance, trust, and patience your child needs to grow. Independence doesn’t mean doing it alone. Instead, it means knowing you have people who believe in you.

Find resources on Supported Decision-Making at yourdecisionmatters.org