Families who face special challenges have valuable experience and knowledge to share with service providers and policy makers who seek to assist and support them. Understanding the values, needs, dreams, and priorities of families with special challenges will help professionals who work with families develop more effective programs.
Learn more about involving families in the decision-making process of programs and policies that affect them. Download Sharing a Family’s Story: A Tool for Family Advocacy (pdf) for information and tips to help families share their stories.