ABOUT FSN™
All parents are faced with the challenge of nurturing growth and development in their children. Families with children who have special needs often face additional challenges, including stress, social isolation, and financial strain. These additional challenges can sometimes make it difficult to navigate the service system for their child as well as find social and emotional support for themselves. The Family Support Network™ of Southeastern North Carolina is here to help.
At Family Support Network™ of SENC, our mission is to provide training, resources, and education to empower families in Southeastern North Carolina to advocate for their children who have special healthcare needs or disabilities. We accomplish this through parent-to-parent connections, resources and referrals, parenting training, and educational advocacy.
Each of our staff members and peer-to-peer support team have navigated the rocky terrain of special needs, and we are experienced and ready to help.
At Family Support Network™ of Southeastern North Carolina, we believe that the greatest asset a child can have is a strong family. We strive to provide support, education, and caring connection to those who have a child with special needs or born prematurely.
FSN™ SENC offers the following:
Parent-to-Parent support
Information and referral
Support groups
Workshops and training for families and services providers
WHO QUALIFIES FOR HELP
Families with a…
Child born with or “at risk” for developmental disability
Child with special health care needs
Child with complex developmental, medical, behavioral issues that impacts developmental success
Child with learning disabilities
Child with mental health/behavioral disorders
Child in a foster care system
WHAT WE OFFER
Information
about the child’s condition and about available resources and services
about navigating the service system
Referrals
to services and resources in the community and across the state
Caring Connections
Parent-to-Parent Support
Support Groups and Educational Workshops
Inclusive community-based family activities
All services are free and confidential for families.
MAKE A DONATION
All of the services Family Support Network™ of Southeastern North Carolina provides to families are free of charge. The best way to help us continue our mission is by donating to continue these valuable programs. Your support means the world to us!
