PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SUPPORT GROUP AND THE EMPOWERED PARENTS SERIES 

The Empowered Parents Series at HES provides parents and community members with support on challenges there can be with raising children. Our specialized support group that supports families with loved ones with disabilities, the support group allows parents and caregivers to have a safe haven to express concerns, collect resources, and share knowledge and experiences with each other.

Sessions are facilitated together by our social services and disability services administrators. Topics vary monthly and include focuses such as coping with stress, helping your child succeed in school, accessing resources, transitioning into adulthood, self-care, and more.

Sessions are conducted on a monthly basis virtually during the months of October through May.
All families are welcome to join and no reservation is required. 

To learn more and/or to inquire about availability, please contact an administrator at (718) 241-3000 ext. 133 or ext. 143 or email disabilityservices@thehes.org