Indiana Family to Family

????? Have you ever wondered how summer camp can transform lives and foster a sense of belonging for all children? Indiana Family to Family's March newsletter features an inspiring article by Dr. Christa Mattingly, MD, that explores the magic of a camp experience. ?? Click the link to read more about how such camps are creating a world where barriers crumble and friendships thrive: https://lnkd.in/gM8afec6

Indiana Governor's Council for People with Disabilities is recruiting new members to serve on the Council! Developmental Disability Councils are critical for ensuring the purpose of the DD Act is realized. To make this possible, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their family members who want to contribute their voices, gifts, and time are encouraged to apply for membership. Visit their website to apply:?https://www.in.gov/gcpd/

Walking for Dreams is an engaging fundraising event that raises funds for non-profits such as Indiana Family to Family. We invite you to participate by joining us for a memorable walk, contributing financially, sponsoring the event to promote your business, or helping to spread the word. Together, we can create a positive impact and make a difference in our community! https://lnkd.in/gC7mQQaS #WalkingForDreamsINF2F

?? Stronger Together: Supporting Families & Professionals ?? At Indiana Family to Family, we believe collaboration is key! We work alongside healthcare providers, educators, and community organizations to bridge gaps in family support. ?? Need training for your team? ?? Looking for family-centered resources? ?? Want to collaborate on outreach efforts? Let’s work together to empower families and improve outcomes. Connect with us today! ?? Learn more: https://www.inf2f.org/ #FamilyCentered #ParentSupport #CommunitySupport

?? Join Us for Walking for Dreams! ?? Indiana Family to Family is proud to participate in Walking for Dreams, a community walk that helps us continue providing vital resources to families across Indiana. Your support makes a difference in the lives of parents, caregivers, and professionals working with children and youth with additional needs. ?? Walk with us or donate to support our mission! Every step helps us reach more families. ?? Date: Sunday, May 18th at 1pm ?? Location: Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis ?? Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gC7mQQaS #FamilyCentered #ParentSupport #CommunitySupport

Last Day to submit your Heart to Heart Conference proposal: https://lnkd.in/gxwY4yD8

Final Countdown: Only a few days left to submit your proposal for the Heart to Heart Conference. Be part of something great! https://lnkd.in/gxwY4yD8 #HeartToHeart

Proposal Deadline Approaching: Submit your proposal for the 2025 Heart to Heart Conference by the end of the month. https://lnkd.in/gxwY4yD8 #HeartToHeart

INF2F, the organization I've been honored to lead for nearly 8 years, is facing an uncertain future. Federal funding for F2Fs will end on April 1 without reauthorization from Congress. If you aren't familiar, F2Fs are?organizations across the country that help families with children who have special health care needs and disabilities by providing information, education, and peer support.?As Indiana's F2F, we depend on this federal funding to serve families across the state for free. This program has always had bipartisan support, with reauthorization passed by the House last year. Now, we need to gain the attention of our federal Legislators and ask them to support reauthorization! Add your name to this form (https://lnkd.in/gdyRxCVS) to show you support INF2F and the F2F program overall. We'll share the number of supporters for each district with the appropriate Congress rep and the overall numbers with both Senators. Thank you!

President's Day: Reflecting on past presidential efforts to advocate for the rights of those with disabilities and mental health conditions. Let's continue to push for change. #Leadership #advocacy *President Roosevelt supported the founding of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis which is now known as the March of Dimes. *President Truman formed the National Institute of Mental Health in 1948. *President Kennedy and his family influenced public attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities. He also established legal measures to support research and treatment for people with disabilities. *A champion of civil and human rights, President Carter created the Department of Education to open up educational opportunities for people with disabilities. He also signed Section 504 into law. *President H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law in 1990.