About the program
The Family Link Program focuses on connecting Black families with disabilities aged 3-life, ensuring their engagement, bonding, and access to essential services. This program provides comprehensive support including cultural brokerage, one-to-one assistance, system navigation, resource sharing, resilience-building, and advocacy. Family Service Navigators offer support across all life stages, from childhood to adulthood.
Program Mission
We offer
These services under this program
Cultural Brokerage:
Matching families with culturally competent brokers who understand their language and cultural background.
One-to-One Support Services:
Providing personalized assistance and guidance to families based on their unique needs.
System Navigation:
Helping families navigate through various systems to access necessary services and resources effectively.
Resource Sharing:
Sharing relevant information and resources tailored to the needs of families with disabilities.
Strengthening Resilience:
Empowering families to overcome challenges and build resilience in the face of adversity.
Embracing Family Perspectives:
Valuing and incorporating the perspectives of Black families into program planning and implementation processes.
Connection with Similar Families:
Facilitating connections between families with similar life experiences to foster mutual support and solidarity.
Advocacy:
Advocating on behalf of families to ensure they receive the support and services they are entitled to.
Areas Covered by the Family Link Program
- Home Visiting
- Child Finds
- Special Education (IEP & 504)
- Transition Planning (beginning at least by age 14)
- Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Provision of Medical Supplies
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Life after High School & Employment
- Housing Support
- Guardianship
- School-to-Work Transition Programs
- Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Services
- Access to Assistive Technology
- Support Groups
- Outpatient Therapy (Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, etc.)
- Mental Health Services
We need your support
We need your support to make a real difference in our community. Your involvement is crucial as we tackle pressing challenges and strive for meaningful change. Whether it’s through volunteering, donations, or spreading the word, every little bit helps. Together, we can achieve remarkable things and create a brighter future for everyone involved