2023 PWCF General Education Meeting
The 2023 PWCF General Education Meeting returns to Northern California for the first time in 5 years. Join us at the DoubleTree Hotel in Sacramento, CA on Saturday, November 4 for a day of insightful presentations, interactive panels and much more. Date: November 4, 2023 Time: 8 AM - 5 PM. 8:00 am - Registration & […]
Residential Staff Overview Training: November 2023
ZoomLooking to improve your understanding of your PWS resident/client? This two-hour live webinar is designed to meet the requirement toward the recertification of Adult Residential Facility Providers. The course will provide an overview of PWS’s physiological and neurocognitive symptoms, describe how to create the environmental basics that all individuals with PWS need, and provide an overview […]
Shining Star 2023
Shining Star is our annual holiday campaign that focuses on highlighting the individuals with PWS that shine so bright year-round. This year, every donation helps us move forward on the Giving Galaxy game board. Each donation made will receive a virtual Golden Star Card and will have their name displayed on our High Score Leaderboard that can […]
Residential Staff Overview Training: December 2023
ZoomLooking to improve your understanding of your PWS resident/client? This two-hour live webinar is designed to meet the requirement toward the recertification of Adult Residential Facility Providers. The course will provide an overview of PWS’s physiological and neurocognitive symptoms, describe how to create the environmental basics that all individuals with PWS need, and provide an overview […]
Residential Staff Overview Training
This two-hour live webinar is designed to meet the requirement toward the recertification of Adult Residential Facility Providers. The course is offered monthly to provide an overview of PWS’s physiological and neurocognitive symptoms, describe how to create the environmental basics that all individuals with PWS need, and provide an overview of PWS-specific behavior management interventions and […]
Family Training Focus Session #1
ZoomNo matter the age of your loved one with PWS or your experience level, you will learn something new at a PWS behavior management training session. Focus Sessions are a series of six 2-hour monthly webinars that provide in depth focus on all of the topics covered in an Overview Session. Attend the whole series or pick […]
2024 Share and Support Groups
Part of the PWS journey is seeking community and aligning yourself with other individuals who are living with the syndrome as well. With PWCF, you are never alone. We will be offering multiple share and support group options in 2024 to cater to all areas. Please read on for group dates and further information. Online Share […]
Walking for PWS 2024: Northern California – San Francisco
Little Marina Green 800 Marina Blvd., San Francisco, CA, United StatesRegister for the Walk Today Ready, Set, GLOW in Northern California! The 24th annual Walking for PWS events are here! This year, we are going to GLOW. Find your favorite neon accessories, throw on a new Walking for PWS exclusive tee and show the world how we glow as a community in Northern California. You can […]
Walking for PWS 2024: Southern California – Fullerton
Ted Craig ParkRegister for the Walk Today Ready, Set, GLOW in Southern California! The 24th annual Walking for PWS events are here! This year, we are going to GLOW. Find your favorite neon accessories, throw on a new Walking for PWS exclusive tee and show the world how we glow as a community in Southern California. You can […]
Walking for PWS 2024: San Diego – Escondido
Kit Carson Park 3333 Bear Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA, United StatesRegister for the Walk Today Ready, Set, GLOW in San Diego! The 24th annual Walking for PWS events are here! This year, we are going to GLOW. Find your favorite neon accessories, throw on a new Walking for PWS exclusive tee and show the world how we glow as a community in San Diego. You can […]
2024 PWCF General Education Meeting
We are happy to announce that the 2024 General Education Meeting will be taking place on Saturday, November 2 at the Sonesta LAX Airport Hotel from 8 AM to 5 PM. Attendees will be able to enjoy various presentations from highly qualified professionals in the PWS field. Learn more about the conference below. This year, the […]
Meet the Speakers for the 2024 General Education Meeting
Sonesta LAX Airport 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOur 2024 General Education Meeting is returning to Los Angeles on November 2, 2024 at the Sonesta LAX Airport Hotel. We will be joined by the following speakers: Elizabeth Roof, M.A. Tammie Penta, Retired Sergeant Virginia Kimonis, M.D. Elena Godfrey, LCSW Learn more about each presenter below. Elizabeth Roof, M.A. is a Research Associate at Vanderbilt University Department […]