Greater Hartford - Connecticut

Parenting Education Network

Minutes

07-12-11

Present: Mary Burke,  Jessica Levy, Lesa Lovelace, L. Munson, Tanya Cruz, Nicole Wade, Nichole Bernier, Tammy Joyner, Diana Thibodeau, Renee' Howell, Margie Williams, Kim Luckhardt, Pat Horner,  Sandy Snyder, Kenya Howard, Kathy Service, Cristina Rodriguez, Caron Grandon, Karen Mastroani, Nat McCarthy and Patty Berky

        Breakfast/Introductions

        Housekeeping

Please, park behind the building on either side.  Do not park in front as those spots are reserved for employees and handicapped parking.  Thank-you to CAFAP for hosting us and providing hot beverages.

             Training: Sara Reed, Executive Director ASCONN:

          Autism Orientation Workshop

          888-453-4975

          www.asconn.org

          Sara Reed presented an overview of autism including its definition,

causes, history, characteristics, treatment and resources for

individuals.  Autism Society of Connecticut presents on this topic and

provides resources/support for families throughout CT.  Contact the

number listed above for support/resources. 

        Next Meeting 09-13-11

Patty Berky will bring refreshments.

CAFAP will provide coffee & tea.

        Meetings will take place the second Tuesday of every other month from 9:30AM-11:30AM @ CAFAP in Rocky Hill 2189 Silas Deane Highway.  Next Meeting Scheduled for September 13, 2011.

        Structure of Meetings:

-         Networking/Breakfast

-         Agenda/Announcements

-         Bring Curriculums

-         Discuss an Agency's Services

-         Case Presentations/Families' Needs/Resource Sharing

-         Update from State Level CT-PEN

-         Presenters From the Community

Minutes Prepared by:
Patricia A. Berky