Integrating Nurses into Complex Care Teams
Thursday, January 17, 1:00 pm ET
Better Care Playbook

NEW CLC Peer Learning Exchange: Building Health Equity in Systems of Care by Engaging Diverse Families, Youth, and Community Organizations
Thursday, January 17, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

NEW Developing Family-Driven Practices: The National Family Support Network’s Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support
Thursday, January 17, 3:30-5:00 pm ET
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

NEW Trauma-Informed Care in Youth-/Young Adult-Serving Organizations
Tuesday, January 22, 1:00-2:00 pm ET
Pathways Research and Training Center

Introducing the Blueprint for Complex Care: Opportunities to Advance the Field
Tuesday, January 22, 2:00-3:00 pm ET
The National Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
See the Blueprint for Complex Care.

NEW The Future of Clinical Trials
Tuesday, January 22, 1:00-2:00 pm ET
STAT

NEW The ADHD-ODD Connection: Similarities, Distinctions, Stigma, and Proven Treatment Strategies
Tuesday, January 22, 1:00-2:00 pm ET
ADDitude

NEW SERIES: Pain Medication Education and Resources
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Part 1 – What is My Pain Medication?
Wednesday, January 23, 12:00 pm ET
Save the dates for sessions on opioids, opioid addiction, and opioid tapering options:

  • Wednesday, February 20
  • Wednesday, March 13

All webinars will be archived on the Reeve Foundation’s YouTube channel for viewing.
Check the Reeve Foundation’s events page for future webinar registration information (not yet available).

NEW Building The Framework For IDD Quality Measures
Wednesday, January 23, 12:30-1:30 pm ET
HCBS Business Acumen Center* (National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities and partners, funded by the Administration for Community Living)
* Learn more about the HCBS Business Acumen Center and ACL’s Business Acumen Initiative to help states and community-based organizations build networks and respond to delivery system changes, including technical assistance, building business capacity for successful contracting with integrated care entities, and developing pathways to sustainability.

A New Approach to Assessing Family Engagement in Health Care Systems
Wednesday, January 23, 1:00 – 2:00 pm ET
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
It is suggested that participants read the recent issue brief from Family Voices, A Framework for Assessing Family Engagement in Systems Change, before the webinar. Audience Q&A is highly encouraged.

NEW Legislative Victories in Challenging Times
Thursday, January 24, 3:00-4:30 pm ET
National PLACE and Family Voices

NEW Designing and Implementing Early Childhood Systems of Care
Tuesday, January 29, 2:30-4:00 pm ET
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

NCAPPS Kickoff Webinar
Tuesday, January 29, 3:00-4:30 pm ET
The Administration for Community Living and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This webinar will provide an overview of the new National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) and will provide details of the process for States, Tribes, and Territories to apply for the first round of technical assistance.

NEW Building Capacity to Include People Who Have Disabilities
Wednesday, January 30, 12:00-1:00 pm ET
Association of University Centers on Disabilities

NEW Successfully Engaging Members in Plan Governance
Wednesday, January 30, 12:30-2:00 pm ET
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in collaboration with The Lewin Group and the Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation

  • NOTE: This webinar is intended for staff of Medicare-Medicaid Plans, Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), and PACE organizations who are interested in engaging members in plan governance through consumer advisory committees or other strategies.

NEW ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts
Thursday, January 31, 2:00-3:30 pm ET
National Disability Institute
To prepare for the webinar, you are encouraged to review:

Real time captioning will be provided for this webinar. For other accommodation requests, questions about the webinar, or the registration process, please contact info@ablenrc.org.

SERIES: Genetic Counselors in the Genomic Era – Public Health Genetics and Precision Medicine Roles
Sponsored by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC)
Save the Dates:

  • Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing: Wednesday, February 6, 1:00-2:00 pm ET
  • Disparities in Genetic Services and Privacy: Tuesday, April 9, 12:00-1:00 pm ET
  • Precision Medicine and Return of Results: Tuesday, May 14, 12:00-1:00 pm ET

Starting and Sustaining a Youth Advisory Board, Part 1: Youth Voice 
Wednesday, February 27, 12:00-1:00 pm ET
Family Voices
This webinar series is especially for organizations that seek to develop a youth advisory board.

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All children, youth, and families, especially those with special health care needs and disabilities, experience their best health and quality of life.

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