Health Services for Children with Special Needs

April is National Minority Health Month. Good health is for everyone. This month, we support healthy families and strong communities. Everyone deserves care that is kind, fair, and easy to get. #nationalminorityhealthmonth

Join the Youth Athletic Program (YAP)! Come move, play, and have fun. Youth can try sports, make friends, and learn teamwork. Date: April 4th, 2026 Time: 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. Location: Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center 3030 G St SE Washington, DC We hope to see you there!

Teens and young adults ages 14–26 are invited to join our support group. Learn new skills, explore resources, and build confidence. Topic: Healthy Personal and Professional Relationships Date: April 18, 2026, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m @ River Terrace Education Campus

Join us for the HSCSN Parent Advocate Leaders Support Group (PALS), a supportive space for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. We look forward to connecting with you and building a strong, supportive community together!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. People with developmental disabilities are part of every community. They go to school, work, make friends, and follow their dreams. This month, we celebrate kindness, respect, and inclusion. #developmentaldisabilitiesawareness

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. People with developmental disabilities are part of every community. They go to school, work, make friends, and follow their dreams. This month, we celebrate kindness, respect, and inclusion. #developmentaldisabilitiesawareness

March is National Nutrition Month! This month is about eating healthy foods and making small changes. Healthy food helps our bodies grow strong and feel good. Let’s learn easy ways to eat better every day. #NationalNutritionMonth #healthylifestyle #healthyeating

March is National Nutrition Month! This month is about eating healthy foods and making small changes. Healthy food helps our bodies grow strong and feel good. Let’s learn easy ways to eat better every day. #NationalNutritionMonth #eatwelllivewell

Do you care for a child with special needs? Join our group. You can meet other parents, share stories, and get support. We are stronger together. #parentsupport #childrenwithdisabilities

Come to our next meeting! In this group, you can learn new skills, ask questions, and make friends. We help you get ready for adult life. #youngadulthood #supportgroup #youngadultswithdisabilities

February is Children's Dental Health Month. Kids should learn how to brush, floss, and care for their teeth so they can keep their smiles bright and healthy. #KidsDentalHealth

February is Cancer Prevention Month. We learn easy ways to help lower the chance of getting cancer. Small healthy choices can help keep us well. #CancerPrevention

February is American Heart Month. This month, we learn how to keep our hearts safe. Eating healthy food, moving our bodies, and getting good sleep help our hearts stay strong. #HeartHealth #AmericanHeartMonth

February is American Heart Month. We learn how to keep our hearts safe. Eating healthy food, moving our bodies, and getting good sleep help our hearts stay strong. #HeartHealth

January 23 is a day to support moms. We remind moms and moms-to-be to get care before, during, and after pregnancy. Healthy moms help make healthy babies. #maternalhealthawarenessday

It is Healthy Weight Week! This week, we learn small ways to help our bodies. Eating good foods, drinking water, and moving every day help us feel strong and happy. #HealthyWeightWeek

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. This month, we learn how women can stay healthy. We also learn how to help stop cervical cancer by getting checkups and vaccines. #CervicalHealth

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. This month, we learn how women can stay healthy. We also learn how to help stop cervical cancer by getting checkups and vaccines. #CervicalHealthAwarenessMonth #CervicalCancerAwareness #CervicalHealth

New to HSCSN? Join our Zoom! Date: Monday December 29th Time: 5:00 p.m. (Spanish), 6:00 p.m. (English) Place: Zoom (hschealth-org.zoom.us/j/98866989676) You will learn: • What your plan gives you • How to get care • Who to call for help We hope to see you there!

December is #NationalSafeToysandGiftsMonth. When giving toys, choose toys that are safe. Pick toys that match the child’s age and skills. Check toys for loose parts or sharp edges. Safe toys help keep everyone healthy and happy. #happyholidays