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    May
  • Making Informed Financial Decisions While Navigating Medicare May 28, 2026

    $40 (Live webinar + recording)

    Navigating various Medicare enrollment and coverage decisions—while weighing financial circumstances—can be overwhelming. Learn the ins and outs of Medicare enrollment and coverage and gain the necessary tools to help you or your clients compare Medicare options and make smart financial decisions. 

    Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics: 

    • Making Medicare enrollment and coverage decisions  
    • Job-based and retiree insurance options, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)  
    • Medicare costs for people with higher incomes (IRMAA) 
    • Programs for people with limited incomes that help reduce Medicare costs 
    • Webinar recordings are available within 24 hours after the live webinar concludes. All 2026 webinar recordings will expire on December 31, 2026.
    DATE TIME
    05/28/2026 03:00 pm
    05/28/2026 04:00 pm

    https://www.medicareinteractive.org/webinars/making-informed-financial-decisions-while-navigating-medicare

    Webinar

    (800) 333-4114 (Phone)

  • June
  • Transition Made Easy: The Step-by Step Process to Accessing Services with DDD June 02, 2026

    The Step-By-Step Process To Accessing Services with NJ’s Division of Developmental Disabilities

    DATE TIME
    06/02/2026 07:00 pm
    06/02/2026 08:00 pm

    https://www.gotostage.com/channel/200000000000917053/recording/7c6644b16b9f4f25a347c5b7bbf1d0e8/register?source=WATCH_NOW

    Webinar

  • 10th Annual Challenging Racism Conference: A Call to Action June 03, 2026

    Fee: $70.00

    Marking its 10th year, this livestreamed conference offers a timely and challenging look at how racism continues to shape practice, policy, and outcomes. Designed for social workers and allied professionals who want to move beyond awareness to action, the program brings together leading voices to move the conversation forward. Participants will leave with sharper critical insight and concrete tools to address race and racism in their work with clients, organizations, and across communities.

    DATE TIME
    06/03/2026 09:00 am
    06/03/2026 12:30 pm

    https://socialwork-ce.rutgers.edu/index.php/product/2614?v=6864

    Live Interactive Online Webinar

    Ruha Benjamin
    Debora Ortega

  • Preparing for the NJCAT Assessment: Tips to Ensure DDD Budget Accuracy June 09, 2026

    DATE TIME
    06/09/2026 07:00 pm
    06/09/2026 08:00 pm

    https://www.gotostage.com/channel/200000000000917053/recording/a8541af195a7405db708e2732b921c74/register?source=WATCH_NOW

    Webinar

  • Meet the Model: Crisis Intervention Component June 10, 2026

    FREE!

    The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model, designed to guide states, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253-page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Crisis Intervention Component.

    DATE TIME
    06/10/2026 03:00 pm
    06/10/2026 04:00 pm

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BtpAIinLSWyDO5UAOq5Tmw

    Zoom Meeting

  • Understanding the DDD Budget and An Overview of Services Available June 16, 2026

    DATE TIME
    06/16/2026 07:00 pm
    06/16/2026 08:00 pm

    https://www.gotostage.com/channel/200000000000917053/recording/6363eec72feb4b27be2a62116832cb20/register?source=WATCH_NOW

    Webinar

  • IPMDC 2026 Health Care Professionals Conference June 17, 2026

    Topics Covered

    • Parkinson’s Today:  Emerging Treatments and the Critical Role of the Multidisciplinary Healthcare Team
      Speaker: Drew Falconer, MD, FAAN
      Medical Director, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center
    • Seeing the Whole Person:  Advocacy, Safety and Everyday Excellence in Parkinson’s Care
      Speaker: Heather Suri, BSN RN CMC
      Care Manager & CEO, Pathways in Aging
    • Beyond Movement: Brain Health, Cognition, and Whole Person Care in Parkinson’s Disease
      Speaker: Jennifer Pauldurai, MD
      Medical Director, Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program

    **CEUs will be available.**

    Cost to attend (includes lunch): $45.00

    DATE TIME
    06/17/2026 08:30 am
    06/17/2026 02:00 pm

    https://ipmdc.org/2026hcpro/

    Inova Conference Center – 2nd floor
    8100 Innovation Park Drive
    Fairfax, VA 22037

    (703) 375-9987 (Phone)
    sonia.gow@inova.org (Email)

  • Are You My Mother? An Adoptee’s Search for Self and Belonging June 18, 2026

    DATE TIME
    06/18/2026 01:00 pm
    06/18/2026 02:30 pm

    https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/

    Webinar

    Dee Dee Mascarenas

    (301) 476-8525 (Phone)
    caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org (Email)

  • Emergency Planning For Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities June 23, 2026

    DATE TIME
    06/23/2026 07:00 pm
    06/23/2026 08:00 pm

    https://www.gotostage.com/channel/200000000000917053/recording/5373b6073a6547fb86c80e8a21e6db98/register?source=WATCH_NOW

    Webinar

  • 9th Annual Creating Trauma-Sensitive Schools Conference June 27, 2026

    Join the largest in-person gathering of Trauma-Informed Educators dedicated to building Trauma-Responsive schools gathering- now with TWO dates in 2026!

    DATE TIME
    06/27/2026 All Day
    06/29/2026 All Day

    https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/conference/#location

    Hilton Anatole
    2201 N Stemmons Fwy
    Dallas, TX 75207

    (888) 656-9806 (Phone)

  • July
  • FFTAs Annual Conference July 07, 2026

    For four decades, FFTA has convened leaders, practitioners, and partners to leverage shared knowledge and proven solutions, advancing wellness for families and communities. Our Annual Conference remains a dynamic space for collaboration, innovation, and empowerment—especially in a time when the sector faces new and complex challenges. A Super Early Lock-in-Rate is available for FFTA Members through December 31, 2025.

    DATE TIME
    07/07/2026 All Day
    07/10/2026 All Day

    https://www.ffta.org/events/register.aspx?id=1995362&itemid=54098a40-da3c-44e8-b2fc-074db16301be

    Hyatt Regency Chicago
    151 E Wacker Dr.
    Chicago, Illinois 60601

    Allie Koscielny
    (551) 287-6246 (Phone)
    akoscielny@ffta.org (Email)

  • Meet the Model: Educational Advocacy Component July 08, 2026

    FREE!

    The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model, designed to guide states, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253-page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Educational Advocacy Component.

    DATE TIME
    07/08/2026 03:00 pm
    07/08/2026 04:00 pm

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FQC2S-QbTa6kKjC7tryebA

    Zoom Meeting

  • Centering Parents Who Have Relinquished a Child: Mental Health, Healing, and Lived Experience July 16, 2026

    DATE TIME
    07/16/2026 01:00 pm
    07/16/2026 02:30 pm

    https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/

    Webinar

    Abigail Hasberry

    (301) 476-8525 (Phone)
    caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org (Email)

  • The Medicare Appeals Process: Expert Guidance for You and Your Clients July 23, 2026

    $40 (Live webinar + recording)

    Navigating the Medicare appeals process—whether for Original Medicare, Part D, or Medicare Advantage—can be daunting. Learn when you or your clients are eligible to appeal a denial of service, the various deadlines, and tips for filing.    

    Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics:  

    • How to read and respond to appeal notices  
    • Filing an appeal with a health or drug plan  
    • Good cause extensions 

    Webinar recordings are available within 24 hours after the live webinar concludes. All 2026 webinar recordings will expire on December 31, 2026.
    DATE TIME
    07/23/2026 03:00 pm
    07/23/2026 04:00 pm

    https://www.medicareinteractive.org/webinars/the-medicare-appeals-process-expert-guidance-for-you-and-your-clients

    Webinar

    (800) 333-4114 (Phone)

  • August
  • Meet the Model: Support Groups Component August 12, 2026

    FREE!

    The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model, designed to guide states, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253-page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Support Groups Component.

    DATE TIME
    08/12/2026 03:00 pm
    08/12/2026 04:00 pm

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4LoY4AXETgqiL8XPkdlnGw

    Zoom Meeting

  • Medicare Advantage vs. Medigaps: A Clear Comparison to Help Clients Make Decisions for Now and the Future August 27, 2026

    $40 (Live webinar + recording)

    When enrolling in Medicare, beneficiaries have the option of choosing Original Medicare with a Medigap or enrolling in a private Medicare Advantage Plan. Choosing which is best often requires understanding the benefits of each option and your client’s unique needs.  

    Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics: 

    • Medicare Advantage coverage, rules, and enrollment 
    • Medigap coverage rules, and enrollment 
    • Comparison of coverage options 
    • Options for making coverage changes
    DATE TIME
    08/27/2026 03:00 pm
    08/27/2026 04:00 pm

    https://www.medicareinteractive.org/webinars/medicare-advantage-vs-medigaps-a-clear-comparison-to-help-clients-make-decisions-for-now-and-the-future

    Webinar

    (800) 333-4114 (Phone)

  • September
  • Meet the Model: Respite Care Component September 09, 2026

    FREE!

    The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model, designed to guide states, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253-page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Respite Care Component.

    DATE TIME
    09/09/2026 03:00 pm
    09/09/2026 04:00 pm

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rJJYmzR3RwGyin6-YkDJEA

    Zoom Meeting

  • Supporting Kinship Care: What Kinship Families Wish They Knew September 17, 2026

    DATE TIME
    09/17/2026 01:00 pm
    09/17/2026 02:30 pm

    https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/

    Webinar

    Ali Caliendo

    (301) 476-8525 (Phone)
    caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org (Email)

  • October
  • Important Fall Open Enrollment and Medicare Reminders October 08, 2026

    $40 (Live webinar + recording)

    Fall Open Enrollment, also called the Annual Election Period, takes place from October 15 to December 7 and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make changes to their coverage options. Knowing how to navigate coverage options will help you or your clients make the most informed decisions during Fall Open Enrollment.

    Experts from the Medicare Rights Center will discuss the following topics:

    • Changes beneficiaries can make during Fall Open Enrollment
    • Strategies for making coverage decisions
    • Medicare marketing rules
    • Important Medicare reminders
    DATE TIME
    10/08/2026 03:00 pm
    10/08/2026 04:00 pm

    https://www.medicareinteractive.org/webinars/important-fall-open-enrollment-and-medicare-reminders

    Webinar

    (800) 333-4114 (Phone)

  • Punishment vs. Discipline: Why Traditional Parenting Doesn’t Work with Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma and What We Can Do Instead October 15, 2026

    DATE TIME
    10/15/2026 01:00 pm
    10/15/2026 02:30 pm

    https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/

    Webinar

    Deb Schugg

    (301) 476-8525 (Phone)
    caseadopt@adoptionsupport.org (Email)

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