Family Support Initiatives
Family Support and Community Access Demonstration Projects
Five Family Support and Community Access Demonstration projects have been awarded under the Projects of National Significance program. These grants will provide an opportunity for ADD to support innovative family support demonstration projects that rely on collaborative efforts and community-based solutions to reach unserved and underserved families, and to encourage systemic change and improved community capacity to support families of individuals with developmental disabilities. Each project includes a rigorous evaluation plan to demonstrate that the stated outcomes have been achieved. Grantees will be planning during the first year, and will create a sustainability plan, including the establishment of sustainability benchmarks that must be achieved by the end of year three in order to receive continued funding in years four and five.
Title: Designing, Maintaining, and Evaluating a Family Support Access Expansion Center for Vulnerable African American Families in the Tidewater Region of Virginia
Abstract:
The Family Support Access Expansion Center (FSAEC) reflects an interdisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of African American preschool children with developmental disabilities and their families, developing the advocacy skills of family members, and providing extensive opportunities to educate and train families to become leaders and family advocates. The FSAEC are advised by a Service Council representing a broad constellation of public and private agencies, other organizations, groups and families in order to ensure that its services are integrated with existing service and financial networks. The range and scope of the FSAEC’s services are guided by an Advisory Council of families of children with developmental disabilities, many of whom also serve on the FSAEC Service Council.
Organization:
Hampton University
100 E. Queen Street
Hampton, VA 23668--0108
Contact:
Marya Shegog, Ph.D.
Phone: (757) 727-5827
FAX: (757) 728-6546
Email Address: marya.shegog@hamptonu.edu
Period:
9/30/2010 – 9/30/2015
Funding:
$247,035 per year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0273
Title: Families Accessing Communities Together (FACT)
Abstract:
This project provides family support services to culturally and racially diverse and underserved families of individuals with developmental disabilities and encourages systems change. The project also assists families in navigating the multitude of public and private systems that provide services to meet complex needs. PACER works in collaboration with partners the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, Protection and Advocacy, the University Center for Excellence, state and county developmental disability services and other community organizations. Together with its partners, PACER provides comprehensive family support to underserved families and collaborate with families and partners in system changes activities to increase access to community support and decrease isolation.
Organization:
PACER Center
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Minneapolis, MN 55437
Contact:
Paula Goldberg
Executive Director
Phone: 952-838-9000
Fax: 952-838-0199
Email Address: pgoldberg@pacer.org
Webpage: www.pacer.org
Period:
9/30/2010 – 9/29/2015
Funding:
$250,000 per year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0275
Title: Michigan Family Support Initiative
Abstract:
Michigan family support services are family centered, community based options designed to enhance the family’s efforts to care for and enable the growth and independence of family members with disabilities. The individuals in these settings are culturally diverse, geographically unserved or underserved, behaviorally challenged; and many have weak family and community connections. The Michigan Family Support Initiative addresses specific policy areas to include 1) the development and implementation of public policy that sanctions the Family Support model 2) policy that prioritizes children within the DCH system to receive community residence options and 3) policy that prioritizes community living and home ownership. The barriers that have created obstacles for these families who are in the most need of supports and services continue to be addressed and rectified through intense individualized planning, local navigation training, individual and family monitoring, technical support and evaluation.
Organization:
Wayne State University
4809 Woodward Avenue, Ste 268
Detroit, MI 48202
Contact:
Elizabeth Janks
Phone: 313-577-2654
Fax: 313-577-3770
Email Address: ejanks@wayne.edu
Webpage: www.ddi.wayne.edu
Period:
9/30/2010 – 9/29/2015
Funding:
$250,000 per year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0274
Title: Supporting Families in Real Communities
Abstract:
The Council created a sustainable model of community-based family support founded on collaboration and asset-based community development which addresses the needs of unserved or underserved families with developmental disabilities inclusive with their non-disabled community partners. The Council continues to carry out the activities in collaboration with various partners to include Parent to Parent of Georgia, the Navigator Teams, The Arc of Georgia, the trainers from the TASH technical assistance team and partners from outside the disability arena.
Organization:
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
2 Peachtree St, S.W., Ste 26-246
Atlanta, GA 30303-3142
Contact:
Patricia Nobbie, Ph.D.
Deputy Director
Phone: 404-657-7409
Fax: 404-657-2132
Email Address: pnobbie@dhr.state.ga.us
Period:
9/30/2010 – 9/29/2015
Funding:
$250,000 per year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0282
Title: The Families RISE (Realization, Inclusion, Self-determination, Empowerment) Project
Abstract:
Respite Care of San Antonio builds on their experience to enhance, strengthen and promote a model of services, support and life planning that will promote independence, productivity, integration and inclusion into the community for persons with developmental disabilities, while empowering families to make informed decisions relative to their child with developmental disabilities and the needs of the family. Families continue to receive an enhanced model of Comprehensive Supports, and Casual Supports with a diverse array of services. The supports provided to families include parent education, training in self-determination as appropriate, and participation in PALS (Parent Alliance for Learning and Support).
Organization:
Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc.
605 Belknap Place
San Antonio, TX 78212
Contact:
Cara Magrane
Chief Operating Officer
Phone: 210-737-1212 ext 12
Fax: 210-737-1221
Email Address: cmagrane@sbcglobal.net
Webpage: www.respitecaresa.org
Period:
9/30/2010 – 9/20/2015
Funding:
$250,000 per year
Project Officer:
Larissa R. Crossen
(202) 690-5999
Larissa.crossen@acf.hhs.gov
Project #:
90DN0276