Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids | Special Education Overview & Initial Eligibility (Health Law Advocates)

November 21, 2024 2:00 pm
Event type:
Virtual
RSVP Required:
Yes
Mandatory:
No
Start:
November 21, 2024 2:00 pm
End:
November 21, 2024 4:00 pm

MHAP for Kids improves the health and educational success of children with unmet mental health needs at risk for possible or further court involvement, by advocating to improve access to needed mental health services. MHAP for Kids staff attorneys collaborate with the Family Resource Centers (FRCs) to provide free legal representation in special education and other mental health access matters.  

Please register for all Health Law Advocates trainings using their online registration form

All Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids scheduled dates:

  • August 29th: Intro to School Systems and Special Topics in Education
  • September 26th: Child Requiring Assistance Cases (repeat of March training)
  • October 31st: Special Education Overview & Initial Eligibility
  • November 21st: Reading and responding to IEPS
  • December 19th: School Discipline & Bullying