Family Empowerment Network
Staying Connected and Growing Together
At Hillside, families are at the heart of everything we do. We formed the Family Empowerment Network (FEN) as another way to bring families together—to offer support, share perspectives, and provide invaluable guidance that strengthens the entire Hillside community.
Virtual FEN meetings are convened multiple times each month, and are free of charge to attend. The meetings are open to all current or former Hillside parents, caregivers and family members, as well as family advocates, youth mentors and interested staff. FEN meetings include:
- Roundtable discussions that empower parents and caregivers
- Opportunities to meet other families, staff, leadership and community and state partners
- Educational opportunities to keep you in-the-know about beneficial information and resources
Whether you’re currently a parent or caregiver looking for support, or you’re simply looking to stay connected with other like-minded individuals, you don’t have to go through your situation alone.
FEN Virtual Groups
Each month, Hillside’s Family Empowerment Network hosts virtual groups that are facilitated by Hillside Family Peer Advocates. Any Caregiver/Parent of a youth currently or previously served by Hillside is welcome to join.
- Youth Mental Health First Aid PreWork Training
10/3 12pm to 2pm
Every enrolled Client and staff must attend one of the two pre-work trainings prior to the class on 10/24/2022 - Youth Mental Health First Aid PreWork Training
10/10 10am to 12pm
Every enrolled Client and staff must attend one of the two pre-work trainings prior to the class on 10/24/2022 - Empowerment Group – Sibling Rivalry – What is it like to be raised as a sibling of a special needs person
10/5 10am to 12pm - Caregiver Empowerment Group Topic TBD
10/6 10:30am to 12pm - How to Foster Self-Advocacy Skills in your child with ADHD or LD
10/12 6pm to 7:30pm - Empowerment Group Topic TBD
10/19 10am to 12pm - Youth Mental Health First Aid
10/24 9am to 4pm
Every enrolled Client and staff must attend one of the two pre-work trainings prior to the class on 10/24/2022 - Father’s Group Suggestions, Support and Encouragement
10/25 11am to 12:20pm
Do you have ideas for a Group? Please send them to fen@hillside.com! As we go back into the school year we will be offering more groups- stay tuned.
If you’re interested in learning more about FEN and joining the conversation, contact Hillside at fen@hillside.com or 585-256-7500.