Family Support

Strong Families are the Foundation of Every Civilized Society ... 

Family and community are two of the most significant social institutions in the daily lives of individuals and society. Together they shape who we are, and instill in us values, norms, and our societal consciences.  There are four basic components associated with Famility and commuunity:

Financial Resources for the Disabled

Individual Level Components

School System Level Components

Systems of Care Level Components

Resources

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Component Details

Living with a disability is often associated with significant amounts of extra costs. That’s why individuals and families can now contribute to ABLE accounts — tax-advantaged savings accounts that can fund disability expenses.

Individual Level Components

At the individual level, youth-serving personnel can promote family and community engagement across six key dimensions

School System Level Components

At the systemic level, school districts can employ three essential components for family and community engagement.

Systems of Care Level Components

In the child welfare system, the elements that foster supportive and trusting relationships between caseworkers and families also support family engagement practices.

Resources

There are specific resources available in every American community for each of the prior three components.

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