Meet Chaheem
Chaheem Give him a box of crayons, colored pencils and drawing paper, and Chaheem’s imagination will take it from there. He delights in drawing action figures, then creating a story...
Family
Meet James
Meet James James would love to live on a farm! It’s easy for 15-year-old James to describe his dream day. It’s the one where he finds a family to adopt...
Meet Jahyyah
Seventeen-year-old Jahyyah is limited in her ability to speak, but she is an attentive listener and does her best to communicate with others. She greets people warmly with her beautiful...
Meet Eddie
As soon as you see Eddie’s sparkly eyes and wide smile, you know you are meeting someone special. Even those he has just met are captivated by him and are...
Meet James
James needs support through life Eighteen-year old James has been strengthening his daily life skills to build independence. In his special education school, he is learning through sorting and packaging...
Meet Matthew
Matthew communicates with love…not words The first thing you notice is the smile. Matthew is a sweet, loving teenager who smiles a lot and is adored by everyone who knows...
Meet Thomas
Thomas Needs a Family Seven-year-old Thomas is loving and happy despite his limitations. He enjoys listening to music; his favorite song is B-I-N-G-O. Feeling the warm sun on his face...
Five New Year’s Resolutions
Five New Year’s Resolutions Dear Debbie, Sorry I haven’t been in touch for a while but, as you know, it’s been crazy with work, the kids and the million other...
Why Chores Are Good for Your Kids and How to Get Them to Do Them to Do It
One question most parents ask themselves is whether or not they should require their kids to do chores and, if yes, what is the best way to go about it?...
Preparing for the First Apartment: Beyond Home Furnishings and Domestic Supplies
For many parents, a son or daughter’s move to their first apartment is a highly anticipated milestone on the path towards adulthood and independence. A parent’s role in preparing for...
