Contact Information
Emily Gonzalez, Program Specialist, EGonzalez@northamptoncounty.org
Website/social media links
Lehigh Valley Supporting Families Collaborative
We have a YouTube channel dedicated to all of the Lehigh Valley Supporting Families Collaborative presentations. We understand that families may not be able to attend each presentation due to scheduling conflicts. Due to the high demand of requests for the recordings, a space was created to reference previous topics discussed! https://www.youtube.com/@LehighValleySupportingFamilies
Communication and Meetings Structure
LVSF Collaborative holds meetings bi-monthly, typically on a Monday at 1pm. We also have a Steering Committee which meets the opposite months (meeting dates and times vary based on committee members schedules). Please reach out to Meranda Hess @ MerandaHess@lehighcounty.org or Emily Gonzalez @ EGonzalez@northamptoncounty.org if you would like more information.
We have a quarterly newsletter! This will include ODP updates, important announcements, and upcoming events in the area. If you would like to be added to the distribution list, please reach out to Emily Gonzalez, egonzalez@norcopa.gov or call the Developmental Programs line at 610-829-4750.
Goals, next steps or actions plans
Our collaborative has been focused on a training series for families/self-advocates. We have used feedback gathered from families/self-advocates, and the professionals who work closely with them, to identify what families/self-advocates want to know more about. Information about upcoming presentations can be found on our Facebook page or at Intellectual Disabilities Home (lehighcounty.org).
AE/SCO/Provider/DHS/Broad Community Partners Represented within Collaborative:
We have representation from several professional stakeholders as well as families of individuals with disabilities. We would love to expand our network! Please reach out to Meranda or Emily to be added to our meeting invites!