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Family Support Services

For Children with Special Health Care Needs

CARE for Children's Family Support Program provides services and supports for families with a child with a disability and/or special health care needs.

Family Support Services:

Information and Referral

Resource Coordination

Professional Trainings

Family Support Meeting and Educational Workshops

Therapeutic Recreation and Respite Activities

Disability Awareness Presentations

Parent-to-Parent Networking

Kiwanis Parent Resource Library

 

The Family Support Program sponsors periodic meetings that address issues including:

• Stress Management
• Parent Empowerment & Advocacy
• Understanding School Based Therapy
• Understanding Government Benefits
• Child Behavior and Discipline
• Communication Development
• Alternative Therapies and Treatment
• Advocacy
• Disability Specific Topics

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my family is qualified to participate in the Family Support Program?

If your child age 0-21 has special health care needs and/or a physical or developmental disability and you reside in McKean County, Pennsylvania or if your child receives professional services from CARE you are eligible to participate.

How much does it cost to receive Family Support Services?

Family support services are free for qualifying families. CARE for Children's Board of Directors is committed to providing holistic care to children with disabilities in the community. The program also receives funding from the United Way.

What if my family does not need services, can I still be involved?

Oftentimes families that seek out our services are facing a crisis or other difficulty. We are here to help!

Families that do not need specific family support services still participate in family support meetings, offering help and information to other families. Parent-to-Parent networking is an important part of the family support program and parents of children with special health care needs often have valuable insights and experiences to share.