Emotions, we all struggle with them. Imagine how difficult this is for a child who’s life has been surrounded by instability and chaos. In this training, we’ll learn to define emotions, understand trauma’s impact on emotional development and discuss strategies to help your children manage their emotions.

Mini Presentation

First Star University of Miami Academy Enrollment:
Calling All 8th Graders!
By Kele Stewart

Empower your child with the help of First Star’s Support, to reach his or her full potential!
For all 8th graders impacted by foster care (including adopted children).
Participants will:
Live at UM for a month for four summers
Participate in Saturday sessions during the school year
Build lifetime friendships
Receive intensive academic support
Go on field trips
Gain life and leadership skills

If you have an 8th grader starting high school in the fall, please bring them to the meeting to hear about the program directly.  If you can’t attend the meeting, please contact Maria Pia De Castro ([email protected]) or Kele Stewart ([email protected]) for more information

Mini Presentation

Medicaid Healthcare: 2019 Changes
By Odalys Pena

With the New Year, there are changes to Sunshine Healthcare.  SAVE yourself time by being prepared and take advantage of the financial reimbursements available to your children that are enrolled in the Sunshine Healthcare Plan by learning about these changes.  Ms. Pena will also share the reimbursement policies of all
medicaid managed care plans.
This presentation will teach you how to obtain reimbursement for over the counter medication costs (including vitamins) for both foster and adopted children.