What are MoF2F Good Life Groups?


The Missouri Family to Family Good Life Groups are spaces for families to connect over topics that are important to them. Each week, we will feature a different topic as well as a parent "expert" who has experience with the selected topic. Bring your thoughts and questions for a lively discussion, shared tips and tricks, as well as concerns or struggles you might face. We won't have all the answers, but together we will work on problem-solving and coping as we all strive for a Good Life!
Below is a schedule of topics for our Good Life Groups.  From time to time, current events may cause us to change a topic but this is what we have planned.  We will have two groups available that day, one at 12:00 pm and one at 7:00 pm.  You are free to attend one or both!   
We are all "experts" in different areas so if you see an area where you shine, click on the "Sign Up to Contribute" button and let us know you are interested in contributing to a discussion.  It can be as simple as words of wisdom or a shared experience all the way up to a prepared presentation.  Share your knowledge and expertise and be MoF2F Star!!

Good Life Group Schedule

October Focus: Employment

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month so our Good Life Groups will be all about employment. Join us as we discuss Vocational Rehabilitation, community assets for employment, eligibility supports and benefits for employment and how to incorporate Charting the LifeCourse tools into all of it.

October 6, 2020
Employment Portfolio

Employment can be a difficult topic to discuss.  Services are often scarce, community participation is lacking. Figuring out what the best fit for a job seems next to impossible sometimes.  Join us as we talk about using the Charting the LifeCourse Employment Portfolio to identify a vision for good employment, talk about steps to take, as well as look at integrated supports that can lead to successful employment and a good life!
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October 13, 2020
Technology for Employment

People with disabilities often require additional services and supports to have a successful employment experience.  New technology is always being developed as well as innovative ways to utilize older technology.  Join us as we talk about ways to integrate technology into the employment experience to increase our chances of successful employment. 
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October 20, 2020
Inclusive Employment

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October 27, 2020
Eligibility Supports for Employment/Benefits

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November Focus: Cargivers

November is National Family Caregiver Month and we are honoring all those caregivers, young and old by discussing topics around how those caregivers can reduce stress and manage the holidays all without losing their minds. Join us as we explore our mental health, respite options as well as eligibility service through the lens of the LifeCourse as we help you to create and live The Good Life!

November 3, 2020
Vision/Positive Trajectory for Mental Health

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November 10, 2020
Managing the Holidays

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November 17, 2020
Respite

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November 24, 2020

Benefits
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December Focus: Community Living

In honor of Universal Human Rights Month, our Good Life Groups will focus on all aspects of community living because we believe that the right to live included in the community around you, is a universal right. We'll cover interesting topics such as how to have a vision for being included in your community, as well as innovative ideas for people accross a spectrum of needs. Join us as we explore and plan for community living within your Good Life!

December 1, 2020

Vision for Community Living
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December 8, 2020

Innovative Thinking for Community Living
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December 15, 2020

Transportation
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December 22, 2020

Benefits
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January Focus: Infancy and Childhood

We start out the new year with Birth Defect Prevention Month so we will be focusing our Good Life Group discussions on the Infancy and Early Childhood years (0-3). We'll talk about how important it is to start early with a Vision, what in world EPSDT is and why it matters, Early Childhood Education programs, transitioning to elementary school as well as so much more! If you are well past the early childhood years, we want you to come and share your experiences with others. Join us this month as we focus on the early stages of The Good Life!!

January 5, 2020

EPSDT and Why It's Important to You
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January 12, 2020

Integrated Supports Early in Life
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January 19, 2020

Coping At Home With Little Ones
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January 26, 2020

Child Care
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February Focus: Advocacy & Engagement

In honor of Black History Month, our Good Life Groups will be focusing on the Advocacy and Engagement Life Domain. Subjects of discussion will include the ever popular Alternatives to Guardianship/Supported Decision Making. How do you prepare for when your child turns 18? What happens when you are gone? These aren't just questions for "transition". These are topics that should be addressed as early as possible to plan for success. So Join us throughout the month as we discuss how planning well and utilizing good problem solving skills with advocacy and engagement can help you live The Good Life!

February 2, 2020

Vision for Advocacy and Engagement
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February 9, 2020

Alternatives to Guardianships/ Supported Decision Making
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February 16, 2020

Integrated Supports for Effective Advocacy
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February 23, 2020

Benefits
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