Family Engagement in Research Training Program
@ferprogram.bsky.social
We train, mentor, and mobilize today’s advocates, champions, and leaders in family engagement.
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👉 - What is the FER Course? https://tr.ee/lKU4zw
🚀 - Ready to apply for the FER Course? https://tr.ee/Z1Kj79
🔗 - https://linktr.ee/familyengagementinresearch
👉 - What is the FER Course? https://tr.ee/lKU4zw
🚀 - Ready to apply for the FER Course? https://tr.ee/Z1Kj79
✨New Blog Alert!✨
We’re thrilled to share our latest post, “From Name to Purpose: Tailoring Your Leadership Journey,” co-written by the dedicated instructor team of the FER Leadership Academy and inspiring leaders from our current cohort.
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We’re thrilled to share our latest post, “From Name to Purpose: Tailoring Your Leadership Journey,” co-written by the dedicated instructor team of the FER Leadership Academy and inspiring leaders from our current cohort.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:04 PM
✨New Blog Alert!✨
We’re thrilled to share our latest post, “From Name to Purpose: Tailoring Your Leadership Journey,” co-written by the dedicated instructor team of the FER Leadership Academy and inspiring leaders from our current cohort.
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We’re thrilled to share our latest post, “From Name to Purpose: Tailoring Your Leadership Journey,” co-written by the dedicated instructor team of the FER Leadership Academy and inspiring leaders from our current cohort.
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📣 New FER Community Update is here!
As conference season approaches, our latest newsletter opens with an important reminder for researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates alike:
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October 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
📣 New FER Community Update is here!
As conference season approaches, our latest newsletter opens with an important reminder for researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates alike:
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This #ScienceLiteracyWeek, we’re celebrating how learning flows both ways.
When people with lived experience partner in research, they gain new skills in science literacy, and studies grow stronger for it.
Together, we build understanding, community, and knowledge that moves where it’s needed most.
When people with lived experience partner in research, they gain new skills in science literacy, and studies grow stronger for it.
Together, we build understanding, community, and knowledge that moves where it’s needed most.
October 12, 2025 at 2:01 AM
This #ScienceLiteracyWeek, we’re celebrating how learning flows both ways.
When people with lived experience partner in research, they gain new skills in science literacy, and studies grow stronger for it.
Together, we build understanding, community, and knowledge that moves where it’s needed most.
When people with lived experience partner in research, they gain new skills in science literacy, and studies grow stronger for it.
Together, we build understanding, community, and knowledge that moves where it’s needed most.
Making Space Takes More Than a Seat
This August, we're diving into "making space"—not just inviting family & lived-experience partners to the table, but empowering their voices to be heard and respected (and acted upon!). Plus:
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This August, we're diving into "making space"—not just inviting family & lived-experience partners to the table, but empowering their voices to be heard and respected (and acted upon!). Plus:
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August 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Making Space Takes More Than a Seat
This August, we're diving into "making space"—not just inviting family & lived-experience partners to the table, but empowering their voices to be heard and respected (and acted upon!). Plus:
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This August, we're diving into "making space"—not just inviting family & lived-experience partners to the table, but empowering their voices to be heard and respected (and acted upon!). Plus:
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Real impact starts with real voices. Hear from a FER graduate about the power of meaningful collaboration.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
@canchild.bsky.social @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social
#FERCourse #FamilyEngagement
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
@canchild.bsky.social @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social
#FERCourse #FamilyEngagement
July 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Real impact starts with real voices. Hear from a FER graduate about the power of meaningful collaboration.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
@canchild.bsky.social @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social
#FERCourse #FamilyEngagement
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
@canchild.bsky.social @kidsbrainhealth.bsky.social
#FERCourse #FamilyEngagement
📰 Our July 2025 FER Community Update is live! Catch up on what’s new & what’s next in family engagement in research.
📖 Read: tinyurl.com/FERJuly2025
💬 What helped you feel more ready to engage in meaningful ways? Comment below—we’d love to hear!
#FERProgram #FamilyEngagement
📖 Read: tinyurl.com/FERJuly2025
💬 What helped you feel more ready to engage in meaningful ways? Comment below—we’d love to hear!
#FERProgram #FamilyEngagement
July 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
📰 Our July 2025 FER Community Update is live! Catch up on what’s new & what’s next in family engagement in research.
📖 Read: tinyurl.com/FERJuly2025
💬 What helped you feel more ready to engage in meaningful ways? Comment below—we’d love to hear!
#FERProgram #FamilyEngagement
📖 Read: tinyurl.com/FERJuly2025
💬 What helped you feel more ready to engage in meaningful ways? Comment below—we’d love to hear!
#FERProgram #FamilyEngagement
🇩🇪 FER in Germany! So proud to see FER grads at #EACD2025 sharing how family voices shape care + research. From parenting to systems change, they’re leading the way. Want to join them? ➡️ ferprogram.ca #FERProgram #MedicalParent #DisabilityResearch #HealthEquity
July 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🇩🇪 FER in Germany! So proud to see FER grads at #EACD2025 sharing how family voices shape care + research. From parenting to systems change, they’re leading the way. Want to join them? ➡️ ferprogram.ca #FERProgram #MedicalParent #DisabilityResearch #HealthEquity
📣 Last day to apply!
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or health condition? Join the 10-week FER Course to build research skills & connect with families & researchers.
🌍 Open to all
🔗 tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#momlife #Parenting
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or health condition? Join the 10-week FER Course to build research skills & connect with families & researchers.
🌍 Open to all
🔗 tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#momlife #Parenting
July 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
📣 Last day to apply!
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or health condition? Join the 10-week FER Course to build research skills & connect with families & researchers.
🌍 Open to all
🔗 tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#momlife #Parenting
Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or health condition? Join the 10-week FER Course to build research skills & connect with families & researchers.
🌍 Open to all
🔗 tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#momlife #Parenting
3 Things Parents Might Not Know About Partnering in Research
You can shape research, not just join it.
Your lived experience is expertise.
Research with parents hits closer to home for real families.
Applications are still open for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
You can shape research, not just join it.
Your lived experience is expertise.
Research with parents hits closer to home for real families.
Applications are still open for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
July 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
3 Things Parents Might Not Know About Partnering in Research
You can shape research, not just join it.
Your lived experience is expertise.
Research with parents hits closer to home for real families.
Applications are still open for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
You can shape research, not just join it.
Your lived experience is expertise.
Research with parents hits closer to home for real families.
Applications are still open for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
If you are in the field of neurodevelopmental disability research, consider giving Kids Brain Health Network a follow!
Are you working on an evidence-based solution for children with NDDs?Whether you’re in research, healthcare, or a nonprofit, KBHN's upcoming funding call may be for you.
📅 Info Session: July 17 | 11 AM MT
🎯 Learn how to qualify
👥 Lived/living experience is required on your team!
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📅 Info Session: July 17 | 11 AM MT
🎯 Learn how to qualify
👥 Lived/living experience is required on your team!
buff.ly/4wKmkuz
July 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
If you are in the field of neurodevelopmental disability research, consider giving Kids Brain Health Network a follow!
Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been extended!
Behind every child is a story that matters…
Every child’s journey is unique, shaped by their dreams, challenges, and the people who walk beside them. /1
#patientengagement
Behind every child is a story that matters…
Every child’s journey is unique, shaped by their dreams, challenges, and the people who walk beside them. /1
#patientengagement
July 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been extended!
Behind every child is a story that matters…
Every child’s journey is unique, shaped by their dreams, challenges, and the people who walk beside them. /1
#patientengagement
Behind every child is a story that matters…
Every child’s journey is unique, shaped by their dreams, challenges, and the people who walk beside them. /1
#patientengagement
Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been extended!
Whether you've already applied or still thinking about it, researchers, now’s a great time to reach out to your current patient or community partner and apply together. /1 #patientengagement
Whether you've already applied or still thinking about it, researchers, now’s a great time to reach out to your current patient or community partner and apply together. /1 #patientengagement
July 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Good news! The deadline to apply for the next Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has been extended!
Whether you've already applied or still thinking about it, researchers, now’s a great time to reach out to your current patient or community partner and apply together. /1 #patientengagement
Whether you've already applied or still thinking about it, researchers, now’s a great time to reach out to your current patient or community partner and apply together. /1 #patientengagement
Reposted by Family Engagement in Research Training Program
Ready to join a growing community of researchers and families working together?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
June 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ready to join a growing community of researchers and families working together?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
Reflecting on partnership in research
In this thoughtful blog post from members and partners from Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview, they share their journey of collaborating with a research team, from gaining the opportunity to partner, /1
#PatientEngagement
In this thoughtful blog post from members and partners from Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview, they share their journey of collaborating with a research team, from gaining the opportunity to partner, /1
#PatientEngagement
Reflecting on our experience of partnering in research: Youth and trainee perspectives.
By Brian Xiao, Danielle DuPlessis, Josh Shore
open.substack.com
June 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Reflecting on partnership in research
In this thoughtful blog post from members and partners from Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview, they share their journey of collaborating with a research team, from gaining the opportunity to partner, /1
#PatientEngagement
In this thoughtful blog post from members and partners from Bloorview Research Institute at Holland Bloorview, they share their journey of collaborating with a research team, from gaining the opportunity to partner, /1
#PatientEngagement
Ready to join a growing community of researchers and families working together?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
June 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Ready to join a growing community of researchers and families working together?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
🗓️ Fall 2025: Sept 15 – Nov 23
🗓️ Winter 2026: Jan 19 – Mar 29
💻 All online.
👉Learn more: tr.ee/lKU4zw
🔗Apply now: tr.ee/Z1Kj79
#PatientEngagement
📰 Hot off the press!
Check out the June 2025 FER Community Update to see what’s new in the world of family engagement in research! /1
#patientengagement
Check out the June 2025 FER Community Update to see what’s new in the world of family engagement in research! /1
#patientengagement
FER Community Update | June 2025
Email from CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research Communicating Summer Goals June, 2025 Happy June everyone! This is that time of year where I always hear as a part of general small talk, "
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June 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
📰 Hot off the press!
Check out the June 2025 FER Community Update to see what’s new in the world of family engagement in research! /1
#patientengagement
Check out the June 2025 FER Community Update to see what’s new in the world of family engagement in research! /1
#patientengagement
At the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, our work is grounded in four core values:
💛Authenticity
🌍Inclusivity
👥Collaboration
🙌🏽Mutual Respect
Do these resonate with you? Come join us! /1
#PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement
💛Authenticity
🌍Inclusivity
👥Collaboration
🙌🏽Mutual Respect
Do these resonate with you? Come join us! /1
#PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement
June 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
At the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, our work is grounded in four core values:
💛Authenticity
🌍Inclusivity
👥Collaboration
🙌🏽Mutual Respect
Do these resonate with you? Come join us! /1
#PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement
💛Authenticity
🌍Inclusivity
👥Collaboration
🙌🏽Mutual Respect
Do these resonate with you? Come join us! /1
#PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement
Are you a researcher looking to strengthen your ability to collaborate meaningfully with families in research? This course is for you!
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#PatientEngagement
June 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Are you a researcher looking to strengthen your ability to collaborate meaningfully with families in research? This course is for you!
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#PatientEngagement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#PatientEngagement
🌟 Spring Open House Alert! 🌟
The Open House is your opportunity to learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, meet members of our team, and explore how our program can help you feel confident to partner in research. /1
#PatientEngagement
The Open House is your opportunity to learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, meet members of our team, and explore how our program can help you feel confident to partner in research. /1
#PatientEngagement
June 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
🌟 Spring Open House Alert! 🌟
The Open House is your opportunity to learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, meet members of our team, and explore how our program can help you feel confident to partner in research. /1
#PatientEngagement
The Open House is your opportunity to learn about the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course, meet members of our team, and explore how our program can help you feel confident to partner in research. /1
#PatientEngagement
🌍 Did you know the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has welcomed learners from 23 countries around the world?
Families, individuals with lived experience and researchers from all backgrounds have come together to learn, connect, and make research more meaningful. #patientengagenent
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Families, individuals with lived experience and researchers from all backgrounds have come together to learn, connect, and make research more meaningful. #patientengagenent
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June 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
🌍 Did you know the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Course has welcomed learners from 23 countries around the world?
Families, individuals with lived experience and researchers from all backgrounds have come together to learn, connect, and make research more meaningful. #patientengagenent
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Families, individuals with lived experience and researchers from all backgrounds have come together to learn, connect, and make research more meaningful. #patientengagenent
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🌟 At FER, our vision is to transform the culture and practice of family engagement in health research and health care.
Sounds like something you believe in too?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#consumerinvolvement #patientengagement
Sounds like something you believe in too?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#consumerinvolvement #patientengagement
June 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🌟 At FER, our vision is to transform the culture and practice of family engagement in health research and health care.
Sounds like something you believe in too?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#consumerinvolvement #patientengagement
Sounds like something you believe in too?
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course! /1
#consumerinvolvement #patientengagement
Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
💬 Whether you’re new to family engagement research or looking to deepen your perspective, this course will offer the tools and mentorship to help you!
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#consumerinvolvement
#patientengagement
💬 Whether you’re new to family engagement research or looking to deepen your perspective, this course will offer the tools and mentorship to help you!
/1 @canchild.bsky.social
#consumerinvolvement
#patientengagement
June 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
💬 Whether you’re new to family engagement research or looking to deepen your perspective, this course will offer the tools and mentorship to help you!
/1 @canchild.bsky.social
#consumerinvolvement
#patientengagement
💬 Whether you’re new to family engagement research or looking to deepen your perspective, this course will offer the tools and mentorship to help you!
/1 @canchild.bsky.social
#consumerinvolvement
#patientengagement
Lived experience is a powerful tool and it belongs in health research too. The FER Course supports #parents in learning how to work with researchers as partners.
Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy
Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK
#patientengagement
#consumerinvolvement
Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy
Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK
#patientengagement
#consumerinvolvement
June 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Lived experience is a powerful tool and it belongs in health research too. The FER Course supports #parents in learning how to work with researchers as partners.
Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy
Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK
#patientengagement
#consumerinvolvement
Apply today: bit.ly/43vXrvy
Learn more: bit.ly/43g8zxK
#patientengagement
#consumerinvolvement
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
💪 Our mission is simple yet powerful: to train, mentor and mobilize the next generation of advocates, champions, and leaders in family engagement.
@canchild.bsky.social #PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement /1
💪 Our mission is simple yet powerful: to train, mentor and mobilize the next generation of advocates, champions, and leaders in family engagement.
@canchild.bsky.social #PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement /1
June 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
🎉 Applications are OPEN for the Family Engagement in Research Course!
💪 Our mission is simple yet powerful: to train, mentor and mobilize the next generation of advocates, champions, and leaders in family engagement.
@canchild.bsky.social #PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement /1
💪 Our mission is simple yet powerful: to train, mentor and mobilize the next generation of advocates, champions, and leaders in family engagement.
@canchild.bsky.social #PatientEngagement #ConsumerInvolvement /1
🌟 At the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Training Program, our work is grounded in four core values: Authenticity, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Mutual Respect.
#PatientEngagement /1
#PatientEngagement /1
June 3, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🌟 At the Family Engagement in Research (FER) Training Program, our work is grounded in four core values: Authenticity, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Mutual Respect.
#PatientEngagement /1
#PatientEngagement /1