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kathyv

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Review for North Star Foundation, Storrs, CT, USA

Rating: 5 stars  

My son, Jake, has severe autism and was matched with North Star dog, Nomar, at the age of 8. He is now 16, and they are the best of friends. Nomar has been the star of Jake's typed stories, a constant comfort when siblings separate from Jake, a bridge during play dates with other children, and a protector when Jake has been lost. Now, our family has opened a school for children with autism, The I.N.S.P.I.R.E. School for Autism, and Nomar is beloved by all of the children there, where he serves as a transition tool new children, and a reward, comfort and playmate for all.

I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...

See above.

If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...

Reduce cost so more children could benefit with service dog placements.

Role:  Client Served & My son was matched with a service dog by North Star.