This section will link to upcoming events by the many agencies in Cavan involved in supporting children with disabilities and their families.
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Lullaby leaf is an upcoming workshop called Lullaby leaf taking place in Virginia library Co. Cavan on the 10th-13th of December.
Lullaby Leaf offers a beautiful, fun-filled, and immersive sensory theatre experience for young children with complex needs and children with profound autism. I have attached the information leaflet to this e-mail.
Here is a little insight into the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjW6_yVei5o
Event Details:
· The show is free to attend
· There are two shows per day: 10am and 12pm. They will accommodate alterations to schedule where possible
· Each show has a maximum capacity of six children plus their teachers/carers
· Each show is fifty minutes long
· Age recommendation: from 4 to 8 years for the show. (However, they can discuss the suitability of the show for those outside this age range).
For more information and bookings, contact leonora@ceolconnected.ie
MONDAY 21st OCTOBER @ 10.00AM Kilnaleck Realtog Centre
Join Deirdre, a play therapist, to understand more about the powers of play!
Where: Online through webex webinar
When: The first Thursday of every month
Time: 1pm-2pm
Host: Public Health Nurses from Cavan/Monaghan PHN service
Who can attend: Parents/Guardians with children aged 18 months onwards
How do I register: Contact your PHN or scan the QR code on the flyer below
Family Support Clinics that are available throughout Cavan. Parents /Carers/ Families can drop into the Family Support Clinics for support and advice. There are no barriers in accessing these clinics.
Family support practitioner is there to provide:
• A listening ear
• Provide practical parenting support and advice
• Signpost to appropriate supports
• Advocacy
• Assist in form filling etc.
• Advise the Senior Network Co Ord that the Family require a more intensive support service with consideration for opening a Family Support Referral and/or Meitheal.
Social club for families with additional needs. Meets every Saturday at 1pm in The Loft at Focus Family Resource Centre.
Fun, games, social interaction and information sharing. All Welcome!
To book a place of for more information contact Bernie on 087 9247159
Workshops for parents of children with additional needs in Cavan taking place in September and October. Workshops are organised by Child and Family Support Network. Details on how to registers include in the poster for download.
Workshops for parents of children with additional needs in Monaghan taking place in September and October. Workshops are organised by Child and Family Support Network. Details on how to registers include in the poster for download.
New four-week buggy brigade programme for Town Lake Bailieborough starting on the 25th of September. Booking is essential, contact Joanne at parentingcavan@ccld.ie or phone 0877522948 to book a place.
For young people between 16 and 24 years of age. Discover a whole new world of development through creativity.
For more information contact
Monaghan: kristahamilton@cmetb.ie // 087 742 4038
Cavan: raquelmonterocalero@cmetb.ie // 087 908 0835
