Encircle Families
News & Updates
February 11, 2025
What Does the US Department of Education Do?
The U.S. Department of Education may not be responsible for daily classroom instruction. Still, it plays a key role in ensuring that students—especially those from…
February 5, 2025
An Immediate Call to Action on Funding Threats to DDD Services
(February 5, 2025) —Our coalition of disability organizations—Ability360, Arizona Achieve, Arizona Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council, Care 4 the Caregivers, Direct Advocacy & Resource Center,…
February 4, 2025
ACTION ALERT!
Use your voice to oppose cuts to crucial programs and services for families of children with disabilities.
December 30, 2024
2025 Special Day for Special Kids
The Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club is inviting families of children who have disabilities or special health care needs to the return of its annual Special Day…
December 22, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Peters
Tasha turned her own experience navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis into a passion for helping families with behavioral health and educational support.
December 22, 2024
Navigating the Health Care Shift
It’s important for parents and guardians to start locating adult providers as their young people approach adulthood. These providers will focus on adult healthcare needs…
December 22, 2024
A Message From the Director – Winter 2024
As we close out the year and reflect on the work we do together, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible people and community partners…
December 3, 2024
Arizona Brewery Running Series Partners with Encircle Families to Support Arizona Families
Encircle Families is excited to announce a new partnership with the Arizona Brewery Running Series. This collaboration combines fitness, fun, and community impact as…
September 23, 2024
Chronic Illness Forms
Chronic illness forms can protect students from penalties due to excessive absences caused by serious health conditions, even if they don’t qualify for other special…
September 23, 2024
A Message From the Director – Fall 2024
Research consistently shows that when parents and professionals work together toward shared goals, children achieve better educational, developmental, and behavioral outcomes.
September 23, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Trudy Billy
Trudy Billy coordinates staffing for events and activities in central and northern Arizona. She also works with the 22 federally recognized tribes to familiarize them…
September 17, 2024
Encircle Families Weighs In on Proposed Changes to High School Transition Planning
Your voice can help shape the future of transition services in Arizona. Comments must be received by Thursday, September 19, 2024 at noon.