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Project

Connecting Families

Center:

WI-Waisman Center, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Gail Chodron
[email protected]
608-890-0145

Project Description:

Connecting Families is a network of peer support in the state of Wisconsin for families of children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN). Connecting Families currently addressed needs for family peer-to-peer support in five areas of high need: families of children who are deaf or have hearing differences; families of children with medical complexity; Black families of children with special health care needs; families of children with special health care needs living in rural areas; and Spanish-speaking families of children with special health care needs. Peer support may at times involve making one-to-one connections, the main focus is on creating innovative group opportunities and sustaining a multi-faceted approach to peer supports. A learning community is provided for Support Parents to learn, grow, share resources, and feel supported as they in turn support others.

Keyword(s):

parent peer support, support for deaf children, community collaboration

Core Function(s):

Continuing Education/Community Training, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State