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Webinar – “Preparing for Adulthood: A Roadmap for the Future – Session Two: Empowering Parents and Caregivers”


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Thursday, July 31, 2025    
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A free two-part webinar series to help families, caregivers and youth with complex needs navigate the transition to adulthood

Join the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) for our “Preparing for Adulthood: A Roadmap for the Future” webinar series.

This free, two-part series aims to help families and youth navigate the journey to adulthood.

DSCC Title V Transition Specialist Claire Cook and Northern Illinois Outreach Specialist for Illinois Life Span Suzanne Aaron will lead these presentations.

“Session Two: Empowering Parents and Caregivers”  is on July 31 at 6 p.m.

This session is for parents, caregivers and families of youth ages 16 and older with complex needs and/or disabilities.

The presentation will focus on:

  • Adult guardianship, health insurance, benefits and programs for youth with complex needs.
  • Creating meaningful daily routines while managing evolving family dynamics.
  • The role of support circles and how to make decisions that support youth and caregivers in the long run.

This session will empower families with knowledge and strategies tailored to their unique challenges.

Sign up on Zoom for “Session Two: Empowering Parents and Caregivers.”

See the Session Two flyers for more details:

The webinar series kicks off with “Session One: Navigating Adult Systems” on June 26 from 6 to 7 p.m.

The first session is for parents, caregivers, families and youth ages 12 to 15. See the Session One flyer for more details:

Each presentation will be in English. Live Spanish interpretation will be available.

If you have questions about the webinar series, please contact Claire Cook at clairer3@uic.edu or (800) 322-3722.

The webinar series recordings and slides will be available on our Family Education Webinars page.