RSK Gave Me Tools To Advocate
As Cristina Renteria prepared to send her son Atlas to developmental preschool, she ran into difficulties regarding his medical complexities.
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Family Stories
Getting Support From a Bigger Community
“I needed the support of a bigger community to get my son through this next milestone. Everyone at Raising Special Kids was so accommodating and knowledgeable and put my fears to rest.”
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Grateful for RSK’s Continuing Support
The Nieto Castañeda family excitedly welcomed their second child, Gabriel, in July 2002. But as the months went by, mom Rosa’s heart told her that something wasn’t right.
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A Lifelong Relationship With Raising Special Kids
“Even though our son is no longer a kid, Raising Special Kids is still our go-to resource for helpful referrals, services and workshops, especially the Quick Connect Facebook series,” Ellen said. “We plan to have a lifelong relationship with RSK!”
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Change Can Be Hard. Connecting With RSK Helps.
Moving can be a stressful experience for any family. Having a child with intense medical needs and disabilities makes it even more daunting to move to a new state and locate supports and services.
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Raising Special Kids – A Crucial Partner for Parents, Every Step of the Way
“As a family, we feel more confident knowing we have RSK behind us as we embark on the lifelong journey of advocating for Baker,”
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Gaining Knowledge & Confidence
Veronica voiced her concerns with the school, but still needed advice and direction on how to advocate for her son’s needs.
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Alex’s Fighting Spirit
Being a parent of a child with special needs is not for the faint of heart and Angela Jeffreys learned many important life lessons while raising her daughter Alexandra.
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Finding Comfort From Someone Who Truly Understands the Challenges
“The fact that the employees of RSK have been through what us ‘newbies’ are going through is such a relief. I also really value how easy it is to reach someone if I have a question or need support.”
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We Are Bonded Forever, and That Is a Powerful Feeling!
When Jacqueline Tafoya’s daughter Emma was diagnosed in utero with several medical complexities including clocal exstrophy (OEIS), she was nervous, afraid, and felt completely alone.
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