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We do! The Dream House unique Transition Care Model, programs and related services enable families to care for medically fragile children in their own homes. We empower communities to help keep these families together.

Dream House is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. We rely solely on private donations.

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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.

REGISTER NOW

Register no later than one week prior to Day 1 of the three-day course you wish to attend.

Download a registration form to mail or fax.

Request scholarship assistance.

LENGTH:
3 Days
6 Hours Per Day

LOCATION:
Dream House Corporate Office
(Gwinnett County, GA)
2092 Scenic Highway, Suite B
Snellville, GA 30078
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FEE:
$  25 Registration
$325 Course Fee*

*Request Scholarship assistance.

CERTIFICATION:
Upon successful completion of the three part Family for Keeps™ Basic Course, participants will be awarded a certificate for 18 hours of training.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please email the Course Coordinator or call 770-717-7410x111.

PLEASE NOTE: no child care available.

Basic Course - Day 1:
Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Basic Course - Day 2:
Thursday, June 26, 2008

Skills Lab - Day 3:
Friday, June 27, 2008

Learn more about the Dream House Family for Keeps™Education and Skills Training Advanced and Professional Courses.

Download brochure.