SE Valley Family Resource Events

Join Us for a Fun & Informative Summer Series! Mary Gloria Foundation, Southwest Institute for Families and Raising Special Kids are proud to present a brand-new series for Southeast Valley Family Resources! 🌟

We’re hosting four exciting monthly events packed with hands-on learning, family-friendly activities, and free resources to help families thrive! Each event includes expert-led sessions, access to community resource tables, and a pantry stocked with free food and household supplies!

πŸŽ‰ June 7th: Get Moving & Stay Healthy!
Families will rotate through four interactive stations:
πŸ’ͺ Nurse Practitioner Jen Smith, NP-C, on preventing chronic conditions like obesity & diabetes
πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ Physical Therapist Andrew Saldana, PT, DPT, leading fun, easy family exercises
πŸ₯— Dietitian Andrea Zamora, MPH, RD, IBCLC, sharing simple meal prep with pantry items
πŸš‘ Rural Metro teaching CPR & First Aid for lifesaving skills

🚫 June 14th: Smart Choices & Social Media – Bullying, Avoiding Underage Drinking, Smoking & Drug Dangers
πŸ’¨ Pinal Hispanic Council talks vaping, smoking & alcohol risks
πŸ’” Amy Neville shares her heartbreaking story of losing her son to fentanyl, plus social media dangers & naloxone training

πŸ“š July 26th: 504 & IEP Training Made Simple
πŸ‘©β€πŸ« Raising Special Kids breaks down 504 plans, IEPs & how to advocate for your child

βš–οΈ August 16th: Turning 18 – Legal & Decision-Making Options
πŸ“ Raising Special Kids explains legal options for young adults with disabilities
🀝 Southwest Institute introduces supported decision-making for independence

🎟️ Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow together! πŸš€

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