Events

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Let's Talk Self-Determination (Salinas)

Event Date:
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Discover a Different Way to Receive Regional Center Services! Special Kids Connect and Imagine Supported Living Services invite you to join us for an in-person Self-Determination Workshop at the Special Kids Connect office! Come learn about the Self-Determination Program (SDP) through a panel discussion featuring facilitators and participants who will…

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Special Needs Parent Support Group - English (Salinas)

Event Date:
Friday, Sep 18, 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 (Salinas)

Event Date:
Friday, Sep 18, 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, promote…

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Grupo de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Necesidades Especiales (Soledad)

Event Date:
Monday, Sep 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

ESTE ES UN EVENTO PRESENCIAL QUE SERÁ EN SOLEDAD ¡No está usted solo! El grupo de apoyo para padres con necesidades especiales dirigido por padres de Special Kids Connect es un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los padres pueden compartir sus experiencias y desafíos al criar a un niño con autismo, TDAH, sindrome de down,…

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Little Steps, Big Futures (English) (Zoom)

Event Date:
Monday, Sep 21, 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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REACH Basketball / Baloncesto (Salinas)

Event Date:
Monday, Sep 21 - Oct 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Special Kids Connect is excited to offer REACH Basketball at the Salinas YMCA! This recreational program is designed for children and young adults ages 10+ to practice social skills, build confidence, and participate in a supportive group setting. A full REACH Basketball uniform and all necessary equipment are included! Please note:…

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Pequeños Pasos, Grandes Futuros (Spanish) (Zoom)

Event Date:
Tuesday, Sep 22, 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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Hablemos de Autodeterminación (Salinas)

Event Date:
Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Descubre una Manera Diferente de Recibir los Servicios del Centro Regional. ¡Special Kids Connect e Imagine Supported Living Services te invitan a participar en nuestro Taller Presencial sobre el Programa de Autodeterminación (SDP)! Acompáñanos a una discusión con un panel de facilitadores y participantes del Programa…

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Play, Connect, Grow / Juega, Conecta, Crece (Soledad)

Event Date:
Friday, Sep 25, 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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Greenfield Screenings Day / Día de cuestionarios

Event Date:
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Let’s Learn About Your Child & Get FREE Diapers! Join us for the Greenfield 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 screening is a simple list…

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