Parent and Youth Support Session FAQ

You asked, we listened. We have been planning a community support with parents and youth and we are so excited to have you.

Frequently Asked Questions: YOUTH GROUP

  • Where do I sign up and what is the cost? CLICK HERE to sign up. The cost is $50 for September 2022 to May 2023.
  • We can’t attend all the sessions, is that okay? YES! We are so thankful to have you for as many sessions as works for you.
  • Do I have to pay for the sessions that we don’t attend? Yes, because it will help us cover the costs of the sessions, which is closer to $150/session.
  • What if I can not afford to pay the $50 total? We can take payments, and be flexible to help.
  • Where is the group? The group is at 850A Pembina Highway, in Winnipeg.
  • Who will be running the program my child is in? Stephen and Melissa are clinicians with Inspire and have more detailed information HERE
  • What if I don’t want to attend the parenting group but want my child to attend the youth group? We would love for you to connect to other families like ours. There are also a sitting room in the building if you require.
  • What if my child has trouble in big groups? That’s okay! We are used to being inclusive and we have 2 staff to help share the attention and care.
  • What if you only have small groups, will you still run it? We run the group no matter the number of people who register, so you can be sure we will be there.

Frequently Asked Questions: PARENT GROUP

What topics are the parent group covering?

  • September 18th  Advocacy/ IEP/BIPs have a template IEP/BIP on hand that the parents can see
  • October 16th  Calming plans, strategies, self sabotaging how to navigate
  • November 20th Planning ahead for the holidays
  • December 11th How are we doing? What’s worked?
  • January 15th Caregiver Burnout and Support Options
  • February 19th Inclusion 
  • March 19th Friendships 
  • April 16th Summer activities, camps and employment
  • May 28th Celebration

Is the Parent group really free? Yes, it is. We do accept donations to help with our costs.

Who is leading the Parent Group? We chose peers who we know and trust, who also parent children just like ours! Becky and Michelle are skilled and kind parents, who will have the support of the Inspire clinical team.

What if I have a topic that I want to know about or need additional help? Our team can help. Please let us know if you have a topic that you’d like and we will work hard to share resources. We also have 1-on-1 support available, with insurance, and work with funders like Variety Club of Manitoba, Jordan’s Principle and FNIHB.

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