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REACH Art (Soledad)
Tuesday, Oct 20 - Oct 29, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
REACH Art is designed to support youth with disabilities and is open to children and young adults of all ability levels, ages 10 and up. Through REACH Art, participants (ages 10 and up) of all abilities will be introduced to the fundamentals of art, including: Color Composition Brushwork Technique Perspective Each day, participants will complete…
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Halloween Carnival & Resource Fair | Carnaval y feria de recursos (Monterey)
Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
RSVP for Special Kids Connect's Halloween Carnival Resource Fair on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Monterey County Fairgrounds. This event is for families who have children, young adults, and adults with special needs only. There will be resource tables, fun carnival games, and activities for kids. ~~~~~~ ¡Esta registración…
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At Age 3, Everything Changes ~ Navigating the Transition from Early Start to Preschool (Zoom)
Monday, Oct 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Did you know that when your child is 3 years old, they are eligible for special education services through their school district -- even if they are not enrolled in school? If you have a 2 year-old receiving services through the San Andreas Regional Center or MCOE, learn how the delivery of these services changes on your child's 3rd birthday.…
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A los 3 anos, todo cambia ~ Navegando con la transicion de Early Start "Inicio Temprano" a Pre-escolar (Zoom)
Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
¿Sabías que cuando tu hijo tiene 3 años, es elegible para recibir servicios de educación especial a través de su distrito escolar, incluso si no está inscrito en la escuela? Si tienes un hijo de 2 años que recibe servicios a través del Centro Regional de San Andreas o MCOE, aprende cómo…
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King City Screenings Day / Día de cuestionarios
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Let’s Learn About Your Child & Get FREE Diapers & HALLOWEEN Goodie Bags! Join us for the King City Screening Day, a free opportunity for parents and caregivers to complete a developmental screening for their child and learn more about available support—including FREE DIAPERS! What is a developmental screening? A developmental…
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Little Steps, Big Futures (English) (Zoom)
Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
Join us for a virtual Zoom workshop hosted by Special Kids Connect! Small Steps, Big Futures: Simple things every parent should know about child development Learn about: The most effective tool for supporting your child's development How to know if your child is developing appropriately What to do if you have a concern Monterey County families of…
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Pequeños Pasos, Grandes Futuros (Spanish) (Zoom)
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM
¡Acompáñenos en un taller virtual por Zoom presentado por Special Kids Connect! Pequeños Pasos, Grandes Futuros: Cosas sencillas que todo padre debería saber sobre el desarrollo infantil Aprenda sobre: La herramienta más efectiva para apoyar el desarrollo de su hijo(a) Cómo saber si su hijo(a) se está…
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Special Needs Parent Support Group - English (Salinas)
Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
You are not alone! Our Special Needs Parent Support Group is a safe and welcoming space where parents can share their experiences and challenges of raising a child with autism. Through open conversations, resource sharing, and support from other families in similar situations, the group seeks to offer emotional, educational, and practical guidance,…
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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
WALK-INS WILL BE ALLOWED AS SPACE PERMITS. Special Kids Connect invites families to attend a parent & child development class that the whole family can enjoy! Designed for Moms, Dads & Little Ones (ages 0-5), Play • Connect • Grow / Juega • Conecta • Crece will provide tools to strengthen parenting skills,…
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Moms' Night Out / Noche de mamás (Salinas)
Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Mom’s Night Out: Create, Paint & Unwind! Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and connection! Design and paint your own tote bag, enjoy a sandwich, meet other moms, and learn about the support and resources available through the Family Empowerment Center (FEC). Registration: $15 per person Registration includes: Tote bag Painting…
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