¿Quién puede ayudarme si DCF se pone en contacto conmigo? Support and Advocacy Mail Proud Parents - Leadership and Encouragement proudparentsct@gmail.com Who else could support me? Statewide Legal Services of CT 800-453-3320 CT Women's Education & Legal Fund 860-247-6090 Volver a la página principal de DCF CT De vuelta a casa

Self-advocacy ¿Qué es la autodefensa? Cuando habla o actúa por sí mismo. Tú decides qué es lo mejor para ti. Toma el control de conseguir lo que quieres. Para obtener más información, haga clic en la estrella. (Linda) What is Self-advocacy? RTC Media Story Videos from Self-advocates - SABE Estos son grupos a los que puede llamar o unirse para ser un mejor defensor de sí mismo. Una guía sobre autodefensa SARTAC, Self-advocacy Resources and Technical Assistance Center Click on the video and fast-forward 11 minutes! 10 pasos para ser un auto-defensor eficaz ¿Qué es la autodeterminación? Cuando toma decisiones informadas para controlar su propia vida. Saber lo que quiere y necesita para vivir una vida plena. Para obtener más información, haga clic en la estrella. Supporting a Self-Determined Life! Overview of Self-Directing Supports & Services, video by DDS CT Self-advocacy Resource Center Disability Rights Connecticut Resource Center We Are People. Call Me By My Name. DDS Advocates' Corner SABE Self-advocates Becoming Empowered Learn About Self-advocacy: Self-advocacy Online Fighting for Fairness: It Starts with You! ASAN Plain Language Edition ¿Qué es la inclusión? ¡Linda! ¿Qué es la planificación centrada en la persona? ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mejorar las cosas para todas las personas con discapacidades? Volver a la página de inicio

Adolescentes Es importante llevar a su hijo adolescente al médico. Si tiene preguntas sobre seguros, haga clic en la estrella. Adolescentes Raisingchildren.net.au Adolescentes en imágenes Raisingchildren.net.au Comunicación y relaciones Raisingchildren.net.au Crianza positiva de 12 a 14 años Sociedad Estadounidense para el Cuidado Positivo de los Niños Consejos para padres positivos para las edades de 12 a 14 CDC - Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades Consejos para padres positivos para las edades de 15 a 17 años CDC - Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades ¿Que es bullying? y un menú desplegable con más información sobre el acoso Sociedad Estadounidense para el Cuidado Positivo de los Niños Cyber-bullying National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Folleto de lectura fácil LGBTQ changepeople.org LGBTQ & Coming Out, y un menú desplegable con más información LGBTQ Sociedad Estadounidense para el Cuidado Positivo de los Niños Hablar con sus adolescentes sobre el sexo CDC: Preventing Teen Dating Violence Teens with Illegal Sexual Behavior National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Nutrition - Teens & Young Adults myplate.gov Safety SafeKids.org CT Kids as Self-advocates, CT KASA PATH CT Got Transition - for when teens need to change to adult health care The Talk - video & social story to start talking to children of color about police Family Voices/PATH Haga clic en la estrella de Seguridad en Internet Volver a la buena crianza Volver a la página de inicio

Bebés y puericultura If you need childcare, the safest choice is family or close friends you trust. After school programs or other groups are a good option. If you hire a stranger, even with an agency, you have to be very careful. Baby Clothing CT Network of Care Baby Furniture CT Network of Care Diapers CT Network of Care Diaper Bank and more CT Partnership for Children Diapers & Baby Supplies needhelppayingbills.com TANF and other financial help Department of Social Services WIC, formula, healthy food, car seats List of WIC programs near you Care for Kids Childcare 211 List of Childcare near you Community Action Agencies care.com (babysitters that cost money) Help with Car Seat Safety - safekids.org Find a car seat fitting station near you Baby's First Wish Parenting Newsletter By New Mexico State University Sometimes stores like Target or Walmart give you back money when you trade in your old car seat. 211 for help with these things and more Baby Care Products Chart Through the Looking Glass Some food pantries have diapers. Thrift shops have toys, cloths, and furniture. More on child safety Good Parenting for Newborns & Infants Milestones and Getting Help Volver a bienes y servicios De vuelta a casa

Encontrar empleo A case manager from most agencies should be able to help you look for a job. Family, friends and other people who support you can help you look for a job. Knowing what you like and what you are good at can point you in the right direction. Person-centered Planning can help you plan what you want and need. If you receive DDS services and want to hire staff & create your own program, watch these videos about self-determination & self-direction. State of CT DDS List of Providers State of CT Vocational Services (BRS/DORS) CAP Client Assistance Program for Voc Rehab with BRS or BESB American Job Centers & Career One Stop CT Pathways - SNAP Employment & Training Program 860-424-5429 Ticket to Work, Social Security Administration Employment support services if you receive SSDI benefits and you want to work Med-Connect to keep Medicaid if you earn up to $75,000 855-626-6632 CT Dept of Labor and CT Hires National Labor Exchange O*NET Online Office of Apprenticeship Training Connect-Ability Employment links from the DDS Advocate's Corner There are also many online employment agencies such as Indeed, Monster, Care, Ziprecruiter, Careerbuilder and more. You can Google online employment agencies. De vuelta a mis derechos / mi futuro De vuelta a casa