The Family Center for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs is offering two free online webinars in November designed to provide families and professionals with helpful information, resources, and tools to support children and individuals with special health care needs.

The webinars will cover important topics, including financial planning for individuals with disabilities and preparing children for the transition from pediatric to adult health care. Each webinar will be offered at two different times to accommodate participants’ schedules.

MiABLE Accounts

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.–Noon OR 4–5 p.m.

Learn how MiABLE accounts can help individuals with disabilities save money for the future while protecting their eligibility for important benefits, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

This webinar will provide families with valuable information about financial planning options and how MiABLE accounts can support greater financial independence and long-term security.

Healthcare Transition and Your Child: What Parents Need to Know!

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 10–11 a.m. OR 7–8 p.m.

As children with special health care needs grow older, transitioning from pediatric to adult health care can present new challenges for families.

This webinar will explore practical steps parents and caregivers can take to prepare for the transition, along with resources and strategies to help make the process easier. Participants will gain helpful insights into planning for their child’s changing health care needs and promoting greater independence.

Registration Information

Both webinars are free and open to families and professionals, but advance registration is required.

To learn more and register, visit the Michigan CSHCS Family Center’s Michigan CSHCS Learning Opportunities page using the link provided in the comments.