WV Birth to Three Region 8

03/02/2026

March Virtual Speaker Series Session:
Dental Care for Children and Youth
with Special Healthcare Needs

Register to Attend:
https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/MvJoMFi7QTO-YEm85TkjDw

March 12, 2026 Speaker Series Info:
Date: March 12, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Gina Graziani
Chair, WVU School of Dentistry Department of Pediatric Dentistry; Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Affairs; Associate Professor

Topic:
Dental Care for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Good oral health is essential for all children, but it can be a challenge for children and youth with special healthcare needs. This session will focus on the unique dental needs of children and young adults with special healthcare needs, including tips for managing sensory sensitivities, coordinating care with specialists, and addressing common oral health issues. Experts in pediatric dentistry will share strategies for preventing dental anxiety, keeping up with regular checkups, and ensuring your child gets the care they need throughout their development.

What you’ll learn:
• Common dental challenges faced by children with special healthcare needs.
• Tips for preventing dental anxiety and sensory sensitivities during visits.
• How to manage oral health care at home and when to seek professional help.
• Strategies for making dental appointments easier and more effective.
• Resources for finding specialized dental care for children and youth with special healthcare needs.

02/20/2026

Looking for connection, encouragement, and a little laughter with other parents who truly understand? No need to head out into the cold - just grab a blanket, get cozy, and join our Circle of Parents group. This warm, welcoming virtual space is specifically for parents and caregivers of children with special health care needs or disabilities.

Circle of Parents meets online every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. EST, and each week brings opportunities to share stories, exchange helpful resources, and offer support to one another, because no one should have to navigate the parenting journey alone.

It’s free to join, but registration is required to ensure your safety and privacy.

Whether you're celebrating a parenting win or just need someone to listen, this group is here for you. Come as you are, leave feeling heard, supported, and uplifted.

Register: https://wvumdtv.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5QrceioqjMsqSHpdsYg-JnXeof1i7Y9-g #/registration

WV F2F and P4P Programs

02/12/2026

West Virginia Birth to Three (WVBTT) is pleased to share an upcoming training opportunity designed for parents and caregivers. Please see the details below and on the attached flyer. We encourage you to share this with your WVBTT families.

Training Details:

Title of Training: Using Songs to Nurture Relationships and Boost Child Development
Presenters: Charla Blosser and Tammy Wright, WV Birth to Three Developmental Specialists
Date: March 25, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/178bAjOfTZW6OViytsm5dg

02/11/2026

Tomorrow we're introducing Low-Sensory hours for the first time!

Held during Wild & Worthy Collective, this first session is completely free.

Wild & Worthy Collective is for families of kids with special needs to mix, mingle and have a safe space to play. Hive & Hope Foundation and Wildflowers Occupational Therapy will be hosting and available to ask questions and provide other resources.

We're learning and will adjust as needed for this one, but we are asking that participating families keep the integrity of our low-sensory ambitions by remaining calm and playing on.

When: Thursday 2/12/26 from 3-5pm.
Normal [wild] playtime will resume promptly at 5pm and continue until close at 6:30pm.

02/10/2026

WV Birth to Three (WVBTT) is pleased to share an upcoming training opportunity designed for parents and caregivers. Please see the details below and on the attached flyer. We encourage you to share this with your WVBTT families.

Training Details:

Title of Training: Please Don't Go! Tips for Making Separation Easier
Presenter: Wendy Miller, Director, WV Birth to Three Regional Administrative Unit 1, Catholic Charities
Date: March 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8E38-ZwzTCemk_UFydiYqQ

01/16/2026

A great opportunity to learn about Autism!

Please join us (virtually) on February 19, 2026 from 7-8 pm, with Autism Specialist Cara Reel, for an Overview of ASD webinar.
This event is free to attend but you must register using the QR code on the flyer. Once registered, you will receive a link to the event.

01/06/2026

Do you want to make an impact in someones life this New Year?
Do you have lived experience and feel that you can support another parent or caregiver who may be just starting a journey that you have lived?
Become a trained Support Parent with Parent to Parent of WV!

12/16/2025

12/15/2025

We are beyond thankful! 🙌 Not one, but TWO journalists showed interest in our Sensory Santa event! 🎄🎅 We’re so grateful for the chance to get the word out about this amazing event and our program. Thank you for helping us spread awareness and support our community!

Birth to Three hosted a Sensory Santa event in Martinsburg, offering children with sensory needs a calm, judgment-free opportunity to meet Santa. Families enjoyed toys, cookies, and resources while connecting

12/15/2025

By Vanta Coda III, RealWV On a chilly night at the Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative (EPIC), laughter and children’s voices fill the air. Thursday night was the Sensory Santa of the Panhandle event, put on by West Virginia Birth to Three, a family event for children with sensory sensitiv...

12/12/2025

***North Berkeley Library***
Join the Polar Express on Thursday, December 18 @ 5:00pm. It is the 40th anniversary of the book written by Chris Van Allsberg, and we will be celebrating with games and snacks!