The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities. 

The Federation believes that individual differences in people are a natural part of life, and that disabilities provide children and adults with unique perspectives, insights and abilities which contribute to the overall well-being of society. 

The Federation values children as the hope for the evolving improvement of humankind, and places great value on the family as a caring protector of children's vulnerability, as well as a catalyst for their healthy growth and development. 

The Federation places a tremendous value on parents because of the contributions they make as the leaders of families toward supporting the health, education, and development of their children at home and in society. 

The Federation promotes the active and informed participation of parents of children with disabilities in shaping, implementing, and evaluating public policy that affects them. 

The Federation believes in the power of parents helping parents and has infused a proven model of peer support throughout all its work. 

Most Federation staff members are parents or family members of children with disabilities and people with disabilities.

Health Care

Humanitarian

Rehabilitation

Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)

Pam Nourse

Patty Cameron

Aceriane Leal

Patricia Cameron

Cambria Russell

Eileen Sandberg

Valeryia Pedersen

Ruth Diaz

Rosalie Rippey

Renee Williams

Rebecca Davis

Melanie Perkins Mclaughlin

Jennetta Hyatt

Chetna Putta

The Outreach and Engagement team at the Federation for Children with Special Needs focuses on building connections with diverse families and communities, ensuring parents of children with disabilities have access to vital resources and support. Through targeted outreach initiatives, peer support programs, and collaborative partnerships, the team empowers families to actively participate in public policy discussions and community life. Additionally, they provide specialized assistance to various cultural groups, fostering inclusivity and promoting the unique strengths and needs of each family.

Outreach and Engagement

Project Management and Coordination

Human Resources and Administration

Outreach and Engagement

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