Welcome to Family Support Network of North Carolina

We are here to promote and provide support

to families with children who have special needs.

Families are unique, cohesive, interconnected systems, the fundamental base of our society and a source of strength. Families can benefit from the help and support that other families can provide. All families of children with special needs should have access to timely, unbiased and complete information about the needs of their child and about available resources. With such information, families can make informed decisions about services and support.

Family Support Network of North Carolina is a statewide network of affiliated local programs. Click here to find your local program.

How can Family Support Network of NC help you?

  • Putting you in touch with other parents who have gone through a similar situation.
  • Providing a “listening ear”
  • Training volunteers to work with other parents in a similar situation
  • Providing free information and helping you find appropriate resources in your community

 

  • All services are free and confidential

    Congratulations Karen Le Clair!       

Karen Le Clair with Award

The North Carolina Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (NCFAPA) presented Karen with its Karen Taylor McLeod Advocacy Award for unwavering dedication to North Carolina's foster and adoptive families at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 24, 2010. 

 

The program says, "Karen LeClair has been one of NCFAPA's strongest advocates for almost a decade. Years ago, the NCFAPA Board of Directors decided to partner with several community agencies with similar missions to create “Ex-Officio” Board positions. These ex-officio board members were to be community stakeholder who would have input into the direction of NCFPFP but not have the voting rights of a typical board member. The Family Support Network of North Carolina agreed and we met our beloved Karen….

 

Karen is an active contributor at NCFAPA board meeting bringing us a wealth of real life experience that helps to frame our efforts to help children with disabilities. She advocates for us at state level meeting sand assists in executing many NCFAPA activities including conference planning. Karen has helped tremendously, quietly behind the scenes, with each conference since 2002."

 

That is Karen's style, and we know the award is well-deserved. Congratulations, Karen!

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