• Teen Hangout

    Online AR, United States

    Come join TCFEF as we host a virtual hangout for teens and young adults with disabilities. This virtual hangout will be moderated by a parent mentor from our team, and a young adult with a disability. What is the hangout? A fun space to connect, learn, and build real-life skills for transitioning into adulthood with […]

  • Step Up for Down Syndrome 2025

    The Jones Center 922 E. Emma Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

    Come spend your Saturday afternoon with us at the Step Up For Down Syndrome Fundraiser!  There is tons of fun to be had for the whole family with an Art Show, Inflatables, Characters to visit with, a DJ and Dancing, long with great snacks and games to be played. 500 drawstring backpacks with goodies and […]

    $15.00
  • Sensory Cinema

    Join us for Sensory Cinema on November 29th  at 9:30 at the Malco Towne Theater in Jonesboro and The Malco in Van Buren! Tickets are $8.68 cash only when you arrive, and concessions are available for sale. Adults with disabilities living in group or residential homes get FREE admission! November's movie will be: Zootopia 2! […]

  • TCFEF Parent Toolkit Training

    Forrest City Public Libary 421 S. Washington St, Forrest City, AR, United States

    📣 Join Parent Mentor Keith Watson for a special TCFEF Training!Keith will introduce the Parent Toolkit, an exciting initiative created by the The Center For Exceptional Families (TCFEF) and funded through generous grants and donors. The Parent Toolkit was designed to help parents and caregivers of students with disabilities stay organized and confident during IEP […]

  • TCFEF Support Every Family

    Bradley County Library 115 Cypress Street E, Warren, AR, United States

    Join one of our TCFEF Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for an engaging training session all about the The Center For Exceptional Families (TCFEF)! Learn who we are, what we do, and how we’re supporting families across Arkansas through advocacy, resources, and connection. This session is perfect for parents, professionals, Educational Staff, and community members who […]

  • IFTW TCFEF Webinar Wednesday

    Online AR, United States

    Join Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for a free webinar this Wednesday focused on helping parents navigate the world of technology and communication with their children.This session, “Social Media Do’s and Don’ts: Appropriate Cell Phone, Texting, and Email Usage,” is designed for parents of children ages 5–12, and young adults with disabilities. Karen will share practical […]

  • STAR ORBB meeting

    Shelby Knight, TCFEF's Director will be presenting and discussing how our organization helps to support families and professionals within children with disabilities during the November STAR ORBB meeting.

  • TCFEF Supports Every Family (rescheduled from 10/18/25)

    Bradley County Library 115 Cypress Street E, Warren, AR, United States

    Join Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for a special TCFEF Training!Karen will introduce and discuss how TCFEF helps parents, professionals, and young adults learn to a confident advocate for themselves, and/or their child. This training is sponsored by: The Center For Exceptional Families, Pilot Prevention Program for Children and Families, along with University of Arkansas Partners […]

    Free
  • NEA Transition Fair

    Come join TCFEF at the NEA Transition Fair! Stop by our table to talk with one of our Parent Mentors and collect valuable information and support about the future.

  • Independent Living, Here We Come! Checklist

    Online AR, United States

    Come join Parent Mentor Karen Lutrick for an evening review of the IFTW Independent Living, Here We Come! Checklist and how to utilize this checklist to better prepare for your own future or for your child's future. Target Audience: Parents, Professionals, Organizations, Educational Staff, Young Adults, and IFTW Child Age Focus: Child (5-12), Young Adult (13-18), […]

    Free
  • Autism: The Way I See It. A night with Temple Grandin

    Arkansas State University 101 N Caraway Road, Jonesboro, AR, United States

    One Special Night with Temple Grandin! TCFEF is a sponsors of this great event and will also have a booth set up with our Parent Mentors ready to see you and talk about all the supports and programs we offer!  

    $74.95