Family Focus Group

Family Voices is holding focus groups with families, young adults, and healthcare professionals to learn more about what youth and families need to feel engaged in healthcare transformation for children and youth with special healthcare needs. 

The information from these focus groups will be used to improve healthcare systems and to increase awareness of parents’ and caregivers’ experiences. There is a stipend for family and young adult participants. Learn more and apply here: FELSC Focus Groups

For more information, take a look at the attached flyer.  

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Featured Resource

This free, on-demand learning series is designed to help families across South Dakota understand special education step by step. Each short session breaks down important topics in clear, parent-friendly language.

In this series, you’ll learn:

  • How evaluations and eligibility decisions are made
  • What questions to ask — and how to advocate with confidence
  • What an IEP is and how meetings work
  • How goals, services, and supports are decided
  • What the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) means
  • How Extended School Year (ESY) is determined