Erie County Department of Human Services

06/22/2026

The Family Support Center at IU5 is collaborating with The Arc Erie Co, the Erie Co DHS MH/ID Office, AmeriHealth Caritas, Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBH) and LTF5 to host a workshop about Applying for MA Loophole and how it may benefit children with disabilities and their families.

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Area School Districts are exploring the possibility of hosting an informational session for families regarding Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance (MA) coverage for children with disabilities, sometimes referred to as the "MA Loophole." This program may allow children with disabilities to qualify for....

03/19/2026

The PA Family Network has several workshops and support groups coming up in April! Register for upcoming events here: https://www.visionforequality.org/events/month/2026-04/

Good Life Group, Support Groups
• Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 21
• Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, April 27
Lifecourse Workshops
• Peace of Mind Long Term Planning: Thursday, April 30
• Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
o Part 1: Thursday, April 2
o Part 2: Thursday, April 9
Waiver Workshops
• Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Monday, April 6
o Part 2: Monday, April 13
• Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Friday, April 10
o Part 2: Saturday, April 11
• Advanced Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Tuesday, April 14
o Part 2: Tuesday, April 28
• Advanced Waiver Basics, Saturday’s
o Part 1: Saturday, April 18
o Part 2: Saturday, April 25

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series February 23 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series This weekly, virtual, Chair Dance Cardio class is meant to be a whole-body workout that's actually fun! It's good for your heart and it will get your bo...

02/02/2026

Register here! https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/RKOiI9UVT0uw4-oVB289eg #/registration

01/23/2026

Join the PA Family Network for workshops and support groups offered in February! Register for upcoming events at: https://www.visionforequality.org/events/month/2026-02/

Good Life Group, Support Groups
• Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 17
• Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, February 23
Lifecourse Workshops
• Peace of Mind Long Term Planning: Wednesday, February 18
• Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
o Part 1: Friday, February 6
o Part 2: Friday, February 13
Waiver Workshops
• Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Wednesday, February 4
o Part 2: Wednesday, February 11
• Advanced Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Tuesday, February 10
o Part 2: Tuesday, February 24

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series December 29, 2025 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series This weekly, virtual, Chair Dance Cardio class is meant to be a whole-body workout that's actually fun! It's good for your heart and it will get y...

12/22/2025

The PA Family Network has several workshops coming up in January! Register for all upcoming events at: https://www.visionforequality.org/events/month/2026-01/
Good Life Group, Support Groups
• Caregiver Support Group: Wednesday, January 7 and Tuesday, January 20
• Sibling Good Life Group: Monday, January 26

Lifecourse Workshops
• Peace of Mind Long Term Planning: Friday, January 16
• Using the LifeCourse to Plan and Problem Solve
o Part 1: Tuesday, January 27
o Part 2: Wednesday, January 28
• Transitions Through the LifeSpan: Thursday, January 22

Waiver Workshops
• Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Tuesday, January 6
o Part 2: Tuesday, January 13

• Advanced Waiver Basics
o Part 1: Monday, January 5
o Part 2: Monday, January 12

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series December 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chair Dance Cardio – Bi-weekly Wellness Series This weekly, virtual, Chair Dance Cardio class is meant to be a whole-body workout that's actually fun! It's good for your heart and it will get your bod...