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About Us

Welcome to the Challenged Family Resource and Empowerment Center!

We're a dedicated, parent directed, non-profit organization focused on supporting children with special needs and their families since 1992. Our mission is to empower these families through our parent-to-parent support services, ensuring you are not alone in your journey. With a team of parents who understand the unique challenges faced, we provide a nurturing space for shared experiences, knowledge exchange, and emotional support, fostering a strong and inclusive community.

We believe in the power of "Families Helping Families" and are here to support you through a variety of programs and resources tailored to meet your needs.

 

Whether you're looking for a Down Syndrome Support Group, Autism Support Group, or Medically Involved Support Group, you'll find a welcoming community with us. Our services extend beyond support groups, offering home visits and phone support, and providing referrals to various agencies to ensure you're connected to the right resources.

 

We're committed to education and empowerment, offering IEP (Individualized Education Program) trainings to help you advocate for your child's needs, Early Start support for new parents, and engaging community presentations to promote disability awareness and inclusion. At CFRC, we're more than just a resource center—we're a family, here to support you every step of the way.​

Our 
Story

Challenged Family Resource Center was founded by a group of mothers who have children with special needs and deeply understand the joy, grief and challenges that come with it. We are your soft place to fall, here to help you with your questions and provide additional resources when we don’t have the answers.

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Meet the Team

Our Board

Rich Kleitman

PRESIDENT

Mike Pellicano

VICE PRESIDENT

Robin Sneed

BOARD MEMBER

Dewayne Young

BOARD MEMBER

Donna Nichols

BOARD MEMBER

Gayle Sagin

BOARD MEMBER

Mette Jones

BOARD MEMBER

Greg Jones

BOARD MEMBER

Lyalla Dias

BOARD MEMBER

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