# T1D for kids

**URL:** <https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-for-kids/73478>\
**Category:** Parenting Support\
**Created:** [November 3, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-for-kids/73478 "2023-11-03T12:50:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![jennataha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/2acd7d/32.png) [@jennataha](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/jennataha)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 12:50pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-for-kids/73478/1 "2023-11-03T12:50:43Z")

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looking for kids from 4 years old T1D to communicate with their families

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**Author:** ![joe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/joe/32/2937_2.png) [@joe](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/joe)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-for-kids/73478/2 "2023-11-03T15:30:02Z")

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Hello @jennataha welcome to TypeOneNation

I think a great p[lace to start would be to search the JDRF chapter locations: go to this site [https://www.jdrf.org/chapter-finder/](https://www.jdrf.org/chapter-finder/) and put your location in.

The Chapters often have fundraisers and you can network with other parents there. They also have online events you can take advantage of.

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**Author:** ![wadawabbit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/wadawabbit/32/3890_2.png) [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\
**Post date:** [November 3, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/t1d-for-kids/73478/3 "2023-11-03T15:36:31Z")

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Don’t forget to try connecting with other parents at the endo’s office. You could also ask if the office would be willing to share your contact info with other parents.  
I was diagnosed 60 years ago at age 3 and am doing well. In sure it’s scary having a child diagnosed so young, but you have great technology and knowledge to guide you.  
I highly recommend you check out the book _Think Like a Pancreas_ by Gary Scheiner. He has Type1 diabetes and works in the field so has a unique personal perspective that is particularly helpful.