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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Changing Perspectives – Embracing Little Victories
Having a child with a rare diagnosis can often be isolating and overwhelming. Sometimes family or friends may not understand, and it can be stressful navigating everything that a child with special health care needs requires.
New Licensed Health Aide Program Now Available to Arizona Parents
Parents and family members can now pursue training and receive licenses through Arizona’s new Licensed Health Aide (LHA) program, allowing them to be hired to provide qualifying care for their medically fragile children under age 21.
Taking on Challenges
Raising a child with intense medical and developmental needs will always be a challenge for Jennifer, but with Raising Special Kids just a phone call away, she knows she has people by her side who truly understand and are willing to take on the challenges with her.
We Were Really Shocked and Didn’t Know What to Do
The night their lives changed course, Brittany Miller and her husband Ryan were settling into life with three daughters, having welcomed tiny Brooke just five weeks earlier. During one of their first family outings with their baby, Brooke began having seizures.
Raising Special Kids Helped Me Find My Voice
She recalled her first conversation with Raising Special Kids, “I immediately connected with a very beloved gal who was my first introduction to Raising Special Kids. She provided me with recommendations and resources to prepare for the impact that moving from out of state would have on my daughter. She has made a lasting impact on our family. I still call on her for guidance, to shed some tears, and above all, have a good laugh.”
Nannette’s Family
Family Support Specialist, Nannette Salasek, has been helping families deal with challenges of raising children with special needs since she …
Jaime and Emma
Emma was born healthy and had a happy infancy until the day she was rushed to the hospital with a …
Mark and Tricia
Mark and Tricia’s family started their journey of raising children with special needs when their youngest son was born with …
Jenifer and Maddie
When Jenifer arrived home from China with her newly adopted 19-month old daughter, she felt a mix of emotions. Amid …