Events and Education
Parent to Parent Family Support Network of the High Country provides support, education and caring connections for families who have a child with a disability, an emotional or health condition, have a child born prematurely; or are grieving the death of a child.
In order to support the program as well as provide connection and education to family members, providers, and the High Country community, Parent Family Support Network of the High Country hosts multiple events each year. Please join us!
Growing Well Conference
The annual Growing Well Conference offers inspiration, education, and connection for those working to support children and youth with special healthcare needs in rural western North Carolina. The conference features a dynamic mix of individual and group presentations, expert panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Sessions will be led by healthcare providers, researchers, government leaders, educators, and individuals with lived experience—offering a wide range of perspectives.
The Great P2P Pumpkin Palooza
Join us Saturday, October 31, from 12–3 p.m. at Leon Levine Hall for a fun-filled family event with free food, pumpkins, prizes, games, a costume march and contest, and plenty of Halloween fun! 👻🍂
Come celebrate with Parent to Parent and AppWell Growing Well. We can’t wait to see you there! RSVP today!
🎃 Volunteer at the Great Parent to Parent Pumpkin Palooza! 🎃
Help us make this Halloween celebration a fun and welcoming experience for families in our community! Volunteers can help with games and activities, pumpkin decorating, food, set-up and clean-up, the costume contest, and more. Whether you can help for the whole event or just a portion of the day, we’d love to have you join us!
📅 Saturday, October 31 | 12–3 p.m.
📍 Leon Levine Hall
👻 Come lend a hand and help make the Pumpkin Palooza a spooktacular day for all!