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Chris' Mom
Review for Family to Family Network, Houston, TX, USA
During a time when I had lost all hope of finding a source for help, Family to Family became a buzz-word among people I would meet moving through the maze of bureacacy and service providers. I met individuals with whom I had a lot in common. I was no longer an island. For more than twelve years I looked for someone who would care enough to listen to my woes. Following a lead to Disability Leadership Network, an advocacy training course through Family to Family, I gained a strength I never knew I had. I became the force my son needed to help him rise to a plateau many had said was unattainable. He is now nineteen and I am a relentless advocate, inspired to work on local, state and national issues involving individuals with developmental disabilities. I could not and would never have ventured to serve my community without the inspiration, resources and association with Family to Family. So, impressed and motivated by what I received, I wanted to give back to the institution that rescued me from the pit of desperation, I became a board member.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the changes in attitueds of school districts in dealing with parents in the ARD process
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
open satellite offices throughout the city of Houston that need advocacy training, making sure to include a more diverse demographic.
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
the dedication of all members involved in keeping the organization in tact.
The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were...
warm and caring.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
increase trained staff, provide a facility for IDD education.
Ways to make it better...
I had gotten to Family to Family sooner than my sons pre-teen years.
In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are...
increasing membership and maintaining adequate staff.
One thing I'd also say is that...
Family to Family is the best thing that happened for my son with multiple disabilities.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2009
