Upcoming Events

Join us on February 16th at 6:30 pm for Lauren Alvarez, M.A. ‘s presentation on “Helping the Anxious Child.” On Jan. 27th at 6:30 PM, we will learn coping skills, strategies, and intervention techniques to help your child understand and manage their anxiety. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on joining the meeting.

Sibshops are action-packed workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To register, call or text Lora Roberts at (918) 698-6152 or email lora-roberts@oklahomafamilynetwork.org.

The workshop includes activities, information, and games, and encourages the siblings to connect.

Ages 5-9/: 9/20/25, 11/15/25, 2/21/26, 4/18/26 (Skip December)

Ages 10-14: 10/18/25, 1/17/26, 3/21/26, 5/16/26 (Skip December)

Join us for Toolbox Tuesday on March 10th at 6:00 PM on Zoom, Featuring the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma. Register Now! Learn about Available Services and Resources for Families from the Developmental Disabilities Council of Oklahoma.

• The DDCO works to improve quality of life for Oklahomans with developmental disabilities by promoting inclusion, independence, and community participation.
• It focuses on systems change, partnerships, and advocacy to improve services, supports, and public policy rather than providing direct services.
• The council offers programs such as Partners in Policymaking, Youth Leadership Forum, and self-advocacy training to build leadership and advocacy skills.

Contact Renee Powell at renee-powell@oklahomafamilynetwork.org with questions. Zoom link will be emailed after registration.

Toolbox Tuesday: Promoting Resources and Experiences of Individuals and Families. Providing Family Connections. Informing Professionals.

Sibshops are action-packed workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To register, call or text Lora Roberts at (918) 698-6152 or email lora-roberts@oklahomafamilynetwork.org.

The workshop includes activities, information, and games, and encourages the siblings to connect.

Ages 5-9/: 9/20/25, 11/15/25, 2/21/26, 4/18/26 (Skip December)

Ages 10-14: 10/18/25, 1/17/26, 3/21/26, 5/16/26 (Skip December)

No mother should have to experience the heartache of losing a child to cancer, and no one understands this better than any mother who has walked this path. This is a group where kindred hearts can connect to those who truly understand your heartache.

Meets Every Other Month at 7:30 PM on Zoom.

Join us for our 19th Joining Forces Conference with REMOTE sites across the state, Friday, March 27th.  The conference is FREE to attend for both families and professionals

2026 JF Registration

About Joining Forces

Held annually in March, our Joining Forces: Supporting Family-Professional Partnerships Conference brings together local, state and national leaders to discuss best practices and promising practices in the area of family-professional partnerships. Participants gain knowledge and practical tools to use as they work together in support of a good life for the person with special health care needs, intellectual disabilities and other Oklahomans. The conference also offers opportunities for making connections with professionals, families and others for future partnership activities.

Join us on March 30th at 6:30 PM on Zoom as Lauren Alvarez, MA, presents on Teaching Emotional Regulation to Children. Register in advance for this meeting. In this presentation, we will learn practical and brain-based strategies for teaching children how to understand, communicate about, and regulate their emotions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with details on joining the meeting.

Sibshops are action-packed workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To register, call or text Lora Roberts at (918) 698-6152 or email lora-roberts@oklahomafamilynetwork.org.

The workshop includes activities, information, and games, and encourages the siblings to connect.

Ages 5-9/: 9/20/25, 11/15/25, 2/21/26, 4/18/26 (Skip December)

Ages 10-14: 10/18/25, 1/17/26, 3/21/26, 5/16/26 (Skip December)

Sibshops are action-packed workshops that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. To register, call or text Lora Roberts at (918) 698-6152 or email lora-roberts@oklahomafamilynetwork.org.

The workshop includes activities, information, and games, and encourages the siblings to connect.

Ages 5-9/: 9/20/25, 11/15/25, 2/21/26, 4/18/26 (Skip December)

Ages 10-14: 10/18/25, 1/17/26, 3/21/26, 5/16/26 (Skip December)

No mother should have to experience the heartache of losing a child to cancer, and no one understands this better than any mother who has walked this path. This is a group where kindred hearts can connect to those who truly understand your heartache.

Meets Every Other Month at 7:30 PM on Zoom.

No mother should have to experience the heartache of losing a child to cancer, and no one understands this better than any mother who has walked this path. This is a group where kindred hearts can connect to those who truly understand your heartache.

Meets Every Other Month at 7:30 PM on Zoom.

No mother should have to experience the heartache of losing a child to cancer, and no one understands this better than any mother who has walked this path. This is a group where kindred hearts can connect to those who truly understand your heartache.

Meets Every Other Month at 7:30 PM on Zoom.

No mother should have to experience the heartache of losing a child to cancer, and no one understands this better than any mother who has walked this path. This is a group where kindred hearts can connect to those who truly understand your heartache.

Meets Every Other Month at 7:30 PM on Zoom.