YCS - Formerly ECRN+

02/23/2026

Spring hasn't sprung yet, so all the more reason to kick off with a FREE Community Day visit to the always-lush Franklin Park Conservatory!

The theme for Sunday, March 1, is Autism and the Arts. We're celebrating with a resource fair and performances by Band Together Central Ohio. Don't miss it!

More information: https://www.fpconservatory.org/events/march-community-day/

02/16/2026

Join us TOMORROW for our next Free Legal Clinic- Overcoming Transportation Challenges in Special Education.

You can learn more and register to attend at lawyers4students.com/legalclinic

02/16/2026

02/04/2026

01/28/2026

✨ Enchanted Evening ✨

Join us for a magical night of family fun with the YMCA of Central Ohio and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks! Every child and caregiver deserves meaningful, joyful time together—and this evening is all about just that. 💛

Treat the special child in your life to an enchanted experience at Highbanks Metro Park Nature Center, featuring:
🔥 Campfire & marshmallows
🎨 Crafts
🧪 A hands-on STEM activity
🗺 Scavenger hunts
🎭 Entertainment
🧚 Visits with magical characters
🍽 Food and more!

This inclusive event welcomes children of all ages and abilities along with their caregivers. Best of all, this event is FREE as a service to the community!

During the event, the Nature Center will be closed to the public, giving families a private, relaxed space to connect, explore, and make memories together.

WHERE: Highbanks Metro Park Nature Center
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
WHEN: February 22nd
TIME: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
WHO: Families of all ages and abilities

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980460034275?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can’t wait to share this enchanting evening with you! ✨💫

01/28/2026

✨ FREE Virtual Resource Session ✨

Join us to learn more about I Am Boundless and their inclusive programs designed to support individuals and families of all ages! 💙 There will also be time for a live Q&A, so bring your questions!
This virtual session will focus on programs and services available in Central Ohio and statewide for individuals and families with I/DD and/or behavioral health needs, with special emphasis on Boundless Health and Boundless@Home.

WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
WHEN: February 18, 2026
TIME: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHO: Families & Professionals

About the Programs:
• Boundless Health is an inclusive, integrated care health center in Worthington that accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
• Boundless@Home allows individuals with county board of DD waivers to choose their own in-home caregiver—which can be a parent, neighbor, or trusted community member—who can be paid for their caregiving. This model empowers families and individuals to direct their own care and offers a flexible alternative to traditional staffing agencies.

👉 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980460402376?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope you’ll join us for this informative and empowering session! 🌟

01/08/2026

Join us on January 13th from 6pm - 7pm for a one-hour LAMP Words for Life: Vocabulary Review and Practice training held via Zoom with Michelle Mineo, M.S., CCC-SLP from PRC-Saltillo!

This interactive session will provide an overview of the LAMP approach and how it differs from LAMP Words for Life, while also exploring the guiding principles that support language development using this system. Participants will have the opportunity to review and practice using the LAMP Words for Life vocabulary, including saying words and phrases through 1-hit, transition, and full methods. This training is ideal for professionals and caregivers looking to build confidence and familiarity with LAMP Words for Life!

Zoom link will be provided before the event via email.

Click the link below to register today!

Learn LAMP Words for Life vocabulary, key principles, and how to say words/phrases using 1-hit, transition, and full methods.

01/06/2026

We are so excited to share that, thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, over 50 families received gifts this holiday season through our Holiday Hope Program! 🎁

This heartfelt initiative wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of individuals and organizations who consistently step up to make a difference. Your kindness and generosity mean everything to us, and we are deeply grateful for your ongoing dedication to strengthening our community year after year! ✨

01/05/2026

MOFC is looking for individuals who live on the Eastside of Columbus to engage in a new Customer Advisory Council.

Haven't heard of MOFC's Customer Advisory Council? In short, the Customer Advisory Council is a select group of customers who meet regularly to discuss their experiences, share feedback, and collaborate on new ideas with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. This council plays a vital role in guiding our strategic decisions and ensuring we meet the needs of our customers.

To learn more, visit www.mofc.org/customercouncil.

They are specifically looking for someone who might represent the Eastland area, where they are constructing the Eastland Prosperity Center that is scheduled to open in Fall 2026.