Parent Mentor Newsletter:

We did it! We made it to the end of the year! We couldn't go off into the summer sunset without sharing a few last resources with you and wishing you a healthy, happy summer!

Parent Mentors will be back in August to support you and your teams. Our amazing Parent Mentor, Paula, will be spreading her wings and heading off to new adventures - we’re really going to miss her!

The team at the Educational Service Center is working on filling her role, so if your district currently works with Paula, there will be someone new ready to support you come August.

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Discover a different library this summer.

Check out this list of programs at multiple libraries.

Check their FB page “I’m Possible Games & Studio” for added venues

Join I'm Possible Games & Studio each week at Lorain County Community College (LCCC).

Mondays from 5:00 - 6:30 PM - Ewing Activities Center lobby (walking and exercising)

Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 PM - Ewing Activities Center Room 102 (arts and crafts)

Fridays from 4:30-6:00 PM - Ewing Activities Center Room 102 (karaoke and games)

Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 PM - Ewing Activities Center Room 102 & 103 (participant’s choice)

Share & Support is a peer support group where caregivers can meet families on a similar journey.

June’s theme is Summer Survival, and July’s is preparing for the upcoming school year.

June 29th at 7:00 PM. To register, click here.

July 27th at 7:00 PM - To register, click here.

Splash into summer with a Parent Cafe! Join us for a time of conversations and connections.

Join a group in Erie or Lorain County.

May 20th - 10:00 AM - Ritter Library (Vermillion) - register here.

May 20th - 5:30 PM - 2500 Colorado Ave. (Lorain) - register here.

To learn more and for a complete list of dates through June, click here.

Resilient Journeys is a space for real conversations, practical tools, and meaningful growth. This month, we’ll explore rest, renewal, and self-care using the One Page Person-Centered Description.

May 14th from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

To learn more and register, click here.

Nested Hope was created to support individuals and families navigating profound autism and complex special needs. Caregivers meet virtually every second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 PM.

Still looking for summer activities? Look through the online summer directory organized by Connecting For Kids.

The Inclusive Summer Directory is a free, online resource with more than 175 inclusive and adapted summer programs for children and youth ages 0–22.

Search by region, age range, program type, and more — or skip the searching and let us help with a free Ask Us call for personalized support.

Dream Camp offers a weekend of adaptive sports and recreation! During this overnight camp, participate in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair softball, kayaking, track, games, campfire, and more!

Get more details and register today - https://bit.ly/dream_camp_2026.

Friday, July 24 - Sunday, July 26.

OH Guidestones is offering great groups for younger children learning how to manage big emotions.