1. Uncovering a hidden population
Caregiving Youth:
Uncovering a hidden population

2. Statewide/Nationwide training series on health and policy topics affecting CYSHCN
Geared for families, youth, providers, professionals, parent-to-parent staff and advocates
The voice of families
the vision of quality health care
the future for children and youth with special health care needs

3. Who are We: State Affiliate of National Family Voices
Statewide collaborative of parent run centers
California’s “Family-to-Family-Health-Information-Center”
Statewide support to families of CYSHCN
As we provide statewide support, we must look at ways to break down geographic and other barriers to participation for both families and advocates

4. Using the Platform
No Computer Headset? No problem.
Join via telephone by selecting “use telephone,” dialing in and entering the access code and audio pin.
Technical Difficulties?
Call Go-To-Webinar directly at: If disconnected, just sign back in.
Am I muted? Yes. Everyone starts out muted

5. Asking a question for the presenter
How do I ask questions?
Type-in your questions in “Questions” pane
Highlights:
Can have side conversations with others
Easy to use
More interactive and product-based than the phone
Good for visual learners
Downsides: people may be doing other work, you lose in-person ph

6. Access our webinars at anytime.
Today’s presentation is being recorded and will be posted to the FVCA website
to see one of our archived webinars or join an upcoming one, visit our website

7. Today’s Featured Presenters Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD
Julia Belkowitz, MD, MPH
Rammy Assaf, MD, MPH, MIA