When you make the decision to become a parent, it requires you to take many great leaps of faith; and at the end of your nine-month journey, you hope to be blessed with a baby that is practically perfect in every way. So if a parent is told her child has some form of mental disability, it can send her life in a tailspin. And yet, that "special needs" label doesn't diminish the immense love she … [Read more...]
Families helping Families is hosting their 1st Annual “School’s Out for Summer Party”
Families Helping Families, a not for profit organization run by Andrea Anna Lella its CEO & Program Director which serves children with special needs, proudly presents its first Annual "School's Out for Summer" Party Thursday, June 30, 2011 12:00 noon - 4:00pm! FHF is organizing this "School's Out for Summer Party" for special needs children, their families, and friends as an event … [Read more...]
Just for Staten Island Kids with Special needs and their families
I am constantly struck by the tenacity and unconditional love that parents exhibit when it comes to their kids regardless of their abilities. As a parent, more than anything you want to provide your child with the best possible start in a world that can be a vast oasis of minefields to sidestep. And if your child has special needs, your mission to protect and educate her becomes a bit more of … [Read more...]
Staten Island based organization is all about fun family activities for differently abled kids!
When you make the decision to become a parent, it requires you to take many great leaps of faith; and at the end of your nine-month journey, you hope to be blessed with a baby that is practically perfect in every way. So when a parent is told her child has some form of mental disability, it sends her life in a tailspin. And yet, that "special needs" label doesn't diminish the immense love she … [Read more...]