Former NICU Parent Pays It Forward
“RSK helped me navigate a world I knew nothing about at one of the lowest points in my life,” Breann said.
“RSK helped me navigate a world I knew nothing about at one of the lowest points in my life,” Breann said.
“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.”
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.
“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!”
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.
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.
When Hope Dobbins found herself in the Ability 360 building for a therapy evaluation for her son Cheston, she decided …
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“Raising Special Kids has been here for our family many times already in my young son’s journey.”
Raising Special Kids would not be the organization it is without the support of our parent leaders and donors. Thank …
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