Family Voices of Minnesota

Parenting Support - Children with Special Health Needs or Disabilities

Education and support for parents, or soon to be parents

Description

Programming to help parents or potential parents succeed in the parenting role

This can include classes, workshops, information or other educational opportunities.

Additional Information

Connected is a free state-wide parent-to-parent peer support program for families whose children have chronic or complex special healthcare needs or disabilities.

Parents will receive support such as:

• Connection with another parent who has child with similar needs or circumstances
• Emotional support that provides understanding and acceptance so they do not feel alone
• Assistance finding services including healthcare, educational, financial, and community living
• Education, empowerment and encouragement to partner with their child's providers
• Navigating Healthcare Costs and Services website for parents

Features

• Client Conveniences
  • Assistance with community resources

• Specialization
  • Children and/or youth with disabilities
  • Family

Application Instructions

Contact Family Voices by e-mail, telephone or use the online form

Fee

Free