by Erin Croyle | Dec 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Real heroes don’t wear capes. Often they are regular people who have the courage to speak the truth. The Center for Family Involvement’s Co-Director and Director of the Family to Family Network Virginia Nickie Brandenburger shares: “When I reflect on the early...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s the most wonderful time of the year … to recognize those UNSUNG HEROES in our lives. Who are yours? Our Family to Family Regional Network Coordinator for Northern Virginia shares: “I sing about this hero all the time but she deserves more...
by Erin Croyle | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
When caring for a loved one with a disability, routine appointments like well visits and dental care can sometimes feel like climbing a mountain. As our Elderhood and Aging Specialist Norma Draper shares, accommodating for the needs of each individual makes a world of...
by Erin Croyle | Nov 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we all get swept up in holiday celebrations, the Center for Family Involvement is taking a moment to celebrate the everyday people who make a difference in our lives. Our deaf/heard of hearing specialist Irene Schmalz: “My unsung hero is Dr. Margaret McCabe,...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
It’s impossible to comprehend the anxiety that families of medically complex and fragile children have felt since the start of the pandemic unless you ARE that family. “COVID is just not a big deal for kids.” That’s what we’ve been told...
