Category: Ashland County

Events in Ashland, Hayward, and Phillips

Join us in September for a series of workshops and connecting opportunities in northwest Wisconsin. 

RSVPs are not necessary, but appreciated to notify you of changes. Refreshments served with dinner at 5.

Monday, September 16- Hayward Library

Connect & Share 3-5 PM

Care Notebooks and Care mapping 5:30 PM

  • Assembling a Care Notebook: How to create a ready resource that contains pertinent information for your child and their caretakers.
  • Exploring Care Mapping: Design a care map for your family that serves as a visual for the people and resources supporting your child’s development.

Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library
10788 State Hwy 22/77
Hayward, WI 54843

Flyer Hayward

Tuesday, September 17- Ashland

Connect & Share 3-5 PM

Caring for the Whole Family 5:30 PM

An opportunity to reflect on the experience of learning that your child is developing differently. Resources and next steps are explored in a supportive environment.

Cobblestone Inn- 818 Main Street West Ashland, WI 54806

Flyer Ashland

Wednesday, September 18- Phillips Library

Connect & Share 3-5 PM 

Caring for the Whole Family 5:30 PM

An opportunity to reflect on the experience of learning that your child is developing differently. Resources and next steps are explored in a supportive environment.

Phillips Public Library 286 Cherry Street Phillips, WI 54555

Flyer Phillips

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Ashland County, Bayfield County, Iron County, Northwoods, Parents, Price County, Sawyer County, Training & Events

Family Advisory Meeting: Opportunity to share feedback

Children’s Resource Center- North seeks feedback from families through conversations at our upcoming Family Advisory meetings. This is an opportunity to:

  • Discuss the most pressing issues from families in our region
  • Learn from other families, share tips, and network.
  • Let us know what is working and what is not.
  • We also would appreciate suggestions on additional training and programs.
  • Additionally, these meetings will allow staff to provide updates on projects we are developing.

Monday, August 26, 2024
12- 1 PM or 6-7 PM

Join Zoom Meeting with this link or use one tap mobile (copy and paste this in your phone): +13092053325,,85710145391#,,,,*446902#

If you have questions or want more information, contact Allison at 715-261-1933 or via email at Allison.lourash@co.marathon.wi.us.

Ashland County, Bayfield County, Florence County, Forest County, Iron County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Marathon County, Oneida County, Parents, Portage County, Price County, Sawyer County, Taylor County, Vilas County

Spring 2024 Events and Trainings

Spring 2024 Parent Network: Share your Feedback

Children’s Resource Center-North is looking for feedback from families through conversations at our Parent Network.

  • Hear from the many great parent leaders in our area who have valuable information.
  • An opportunity to network with each other.
  • Let us know what is working and what is not. Provide us feedback on how best to help families

Additionally, these meetings will be an avenue for staff to provide updates on projects that we are developing. If you have questions or want more information, contact Allison at 715-261-1933 or via email at Allison.lourash@co.marathon.wi.us.

Monday, April 1, 2024 @ 7 PM or Tuesday, April 2, 2024 @ 12 Noon

Login-Info:  Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/84981832479

 or Phone: 1-312-626-6799, Meeting ID: 84981832479

One tap mobile: +13126266799,,84981832479#

C.A.R.E. Series for Families
Discussions developed to support families who have children or youth with special health care needs

Each session will cover both topics:

  • Requesting a Shared Plan of Care: Working with child’s medical provider to develop a Shared Plan of Care which includes a medical summary, family strengths and goals.
  • Exploring Care Mapping: Design a care map for your family which will serve to show others at a glance all of the people and resources supporting your child’s development.

Monday, April 8 at 7 PM or Tuesday, April 9 at 12 Noon

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Ashland County, Autism, Bayfield County, Family Activities, Florence County, Forest County, Iron County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Marathon County, Oneida County, Parents, Portage County, Price County, Sawyer County, Taylor County, Training & Events, Vilas County, Wood County

Help Families-come work with us

We are hiring for 2 Resource Guides 

Update: the deadline has passed to apply. Stay tuned to meet our new Resource Guides

The Northern Regional Center for Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN), within the Marathon County Health Department, has two, part-time opportunities to join our team. Resource Guides help families and stakeholders in a multi-county area to support children with special health care needs/ disabilities access services and supports. Note, these positions do not need to be located within Marathon County.

  • Resource Guides will be located with a community partner and/or their home.
  • Hours will be approximately 15-20 hours per week and will vary based on need, with some set times to participate in community meetings and other times flexible. Evenings and weekends during peak fall and spring times to support trainings and outreach events are needed.
  • Travel will occur throughout the region for community meetings. Some travel outside of the area to state and regional meetings/conferences will occur on occasion.

Ashland County, Autism, Bayfield County, Family Leadership & Advocacy, Florence County, Forest County, Iron County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Northwoods, Oneida County, Parents, Price County, Sawyer County, Vilas County

Join our next Parent Network meetings- Winter 2023

We want to hear from you! Parent Network meetings are an opportunity get feedback from families. This helps improve our programs and tailor them to meet families’ needs. And new ideas are welcome as well! 

  • Monday, May 22 at 6:30 PM
  • Thursday, May 25 at 12 noon

No RSVP needed. You can join via Zoom by phone or video:
• To join via video: zoom.us/j/7549091421 (If you join the video conference and have trouble with audio or low internet bandwith, you can also join by phone but stay on the video as well.)
• To join by phone, dial one of these numbers: 1-646-876-9923 or 1-669-900-6833. Enter the Meeting ID when prompted- 7549091421 and #(pound), then # again when prompted for a participant ID
• Or use “One tap mobile” on your smart phone by just entering the following (including commas): 16468769923,,7549091421#,,#

We are inviting:

  • Parents/ primary caregivers of children with special health care needs and/or disabilities under age 22
  • Who live in the 15 counties that are a part of the Northern Regional Center services area (map below).
  • And are willing to provide feedback and suggestions on CYSHCN supports and services

Image of 15 counties with those in the Northwest in green, Northern in blue, and central in Yellow

Ashland County, Bayfield County, Florence County, Forest County, Iron County, Langlade County, Lincoln County, Marathon County, Oneida County, Portage County, Price County, Sawyer County, Taylor County, Vilas County, Wood County