Dream House Family for Keeps™ Transition Care Program Education and Skills Training Basic Course is suitable for everyone who cares for a child with chronic, complex health care needs. This basic introductory course provides an invaluable hands-on learning experience. Whether you are a first-time parent, about to adopt your first medically fragile child, or an experienced foster parent, you will benefit from this program. Download Brochure.
Who should attend? Parents, Siblings, Extended Family Members, Friends
Others in the community who interact with a medically fragile child will also benefit from this course: Case Managers, Social Workers, School Teachers, Day Care Staff, Respite Care Providers
REGISTER NOW for the Basic Course. Please see a current schedule of classes at right.
Parenting a Special Healthcare Needs Child
Covered in the first part of this class are the resources available to families with medically fragile children, including a unique support group called a "Circle of Support."
Anatomy, Physiology and Pediatric Healthcare
ConditionsLearn basic human anatomy and how one body system affects the other. Also included in this class is information on common conditions of medically fragile children, such as CP (cerebral palsy).
Skills Lab - Hands on Training Experience
Licensed Professionals will instruct participants on a variety of skills that are needed to care for medically fragile children. Participants may practice at their own pace, and receive professional feedback regarding demonstration of proper technique.
After completion of the Basic Skills Education and Training, you are eligible to take an Advanced Skills Training workshop or participate in the Professional course designed to help non-medical professionals.
