GEM Children's Foundation

Nature and Nurture of the Brain: Understanding Development, Sleep, and Executive Function

Jamie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:32:05 +0000

Julian Davies, M.D. will be presenting at this workshop on Wednesday April 4, 2012 from 9am-4pm at The Department of Human Services. Please click HERE to view the flyer.

What Are My Options After High School?

Jamie — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:08:48 +0000

A discussion about transition programs, developmental disabilities services, and more.

If your student will be graduating with: a modified diploma, an extended diploma, or certificate of attainment, this discussion is for you.

CLICK HERE to view the flyer in English and Spanish.

Swindells of Salem Resource Group

Jamie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:55:38 +0000

Resource Group at the GEM Center.

Click HERE for the flyer.

Camp Easter Seals Oregon

Jamie — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:09:13 +0000

Camp without Barriers for Children and Adults with Disabilities.

Check out the Flyer for details.

Parenting Class for Fathers of Young Children

Jamie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:36:41 +0000

For dads with children ages birth to 8 years.

Class topics include:
- Understanding your child’s growth stages
through play, language development and art
- Styles of fathering
- Developmental theories
- Teaming up with your parenting partner
- Parenting without a partner
- Choosing childcare
- Special milestones like starting school

Click HERE for the flyer and registration information.

Please take our parent survey/ Por favor, tome nuestra encuesta para padres

Jeremiah — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:03:14 +0000

The GEM Children’s Foundation is conducting a survey to understand the various needs, met and unmet, of children with special needs. You are invited to participate in this online survey because you are a parent of a child with special needs. To take the survey, please click here.

La Fundación de Niños de GEM está realizando una encuesta para comprender las diversas necesidades, satisfechas e insatisfechas, de los niños con necesidades especiales. Usted está invitado a participar en esta encuesta en línea, porque usted es un padre de un niño con necesidades especiales. Para participar en la encuesta, por favor haga clic aqui.

We would like you to meet…

Jeremiah — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:01:46 +0000

Keterinne Camey: One year of volunteer service at GEM!

GEM would like to sincerely thank Keterinne Camey for one year of service and dedication. She has logged over 100 volunteer hours here at GEM. Keterinne came to volunteer her time at GEM at the beginning of October 2010. She was interested in working with kids as well as learning about basic office functions. During the past year, Keterinne has consistently volunteered her time at the GEM Center. She has become a very familiar face at monthly GEM programs such as Kids Game Club, Teen Game Club and Sensory Play Group. Keterinne plans to graduate from South Salem High School in June 2012. Thank you Keterinne for your service and best of luck in all of your future endeavors from all of us at GEM!

Camp Attitude 2012 Registration Now Open!

Jamie — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:54:27 +0000

Camp Attitude’s mission is: To communicate the importance of honoring people with disabilities and equip individuals, families, and organizations with the proper skill set to care for, evangelize, and disciple people affected by disabilities. Check out their website at: Camp … Continue reading →

Helping Your Child with QiGong Massage with Dr. Silva MD, MPH

Jamie — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:27:13 +0000

The 2011 Child Disability Awareness Speaker Series presents:

Dr. Silva

COME LEARN ABOUT A SENSORY TREATMENT OPTION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, AND OTHER DISABILITIES THAT PARENTS CAN PROVIDE AT HOME.

Click HERE for the flyer.

Easter Seals Parenting Classes

Jamie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:17:26 +0000

The 2011-2012 Easter Seals Parenting Class Schedule is now available. Please click HERE