Sankofa Midwest offers peer support that is designed by and led by Black parents for parents of Black children with special healthcare needs. This includes autism, neurodiversity, and different abilities. Our mission is to hold space, provide culturally sensitive information, increase advocacy, and decrease disparities for Black children.
Sankofa Midwest holds monthly meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm CST/ 6:30pm EST. Meetings are held via Zoom, free, and open to all parents, grandparents, foster parents, and caregivers of Black children with disabilities living in the Great Lakes region.
Upcoming 2025 Sankofa Midwest meetings:
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
Wisconsin’s Warm Wednesdays is a separate monthly gathering for parents of Black children with special health care needs that live specifically in the state of Wisconsin. This laid back virtual meeting provides an opportunity for Black families to connect and reflect with other families that are more local. Wisconsin’s Warm Wednesdays meets via Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm CST.
Upcoming 2025 Wisconsin’s Warm Wednesday meetings:
February 5
March 5
April 2
May 7
June 4
Email SankofaMidwest@gmail.com for more information.