Family Navigations

Accessing Services, Supports, & Resources

Regional and state developmental disability programs and services options
First steps in accessing county, state and federal programs (disability waivers / 811 housing vouchers)
Housing options: at home, independent living, group homes, respite
Access to networks of professionals and service providers who can serve your family’s needs.

Major Life Transitions

Prenatal advising, such as for a newborn with Down syndrome
Birth and infancy developmental milestones
Toddlers and preschoolers (0-3 Early Start)
Preparing for school at various transition points (Special Education, IEP Process, 1:1 Aid requests)
Legal considerations, such as guardianship, wills and trusts (Conservatorships, etc)

Community Support

Support system planning for someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or Prader-Willi Syndrome
Peer support and family connections
Community resource connections
Navigating any obstacle that is preventing you from achieving your goals or accessing vital services

Navigation Services

FUFE understands that as a family member or care giver of a person with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD), you may feel overwhelmed with navigating the complex systems required to support your loved one. Those feelings occur at different points along your journey such as:

Early Start--Ages 0-3 (Screening, Assessments, Diagnosis Process)
Your child has just been diagnosed with a developmental disability
You and your loved one are navigating a transition in their life
You are in need of numerous other services and supports
Families United For Equity stands with you and offers special needs resources – ready to be your supportive partner.

Family Navigations

Accessing Services, Supports, & Resources

Major Life Transitions

Community Support

Navigation Services

Contact Information

Office Location

Services

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