By Pauletta Raines When asked to write a one-page article about Rebecca, I said, “Sure, I can do that.” After all, my training and experience are as a journalist. But as I’ve tried to put words on the page, I’ve found that there’s an indefinable something about...
Tony and Allison Emerson, Kaitlyn age 6, Sydney age 4, Reagan age 3 Reagan was born on June 28, 2000 just after Kansas began Universal Newborn Hearing Screening. Our family has no history of hearing loss and we almost left before the hospital was able to...
Transition to AdulthoodSo you're becoming an adult! Awesome! We know all of the ins and outs and responsibilities of adulthood can be challenging and confusing. We work hard to create resources that can help guide you on your journey to adulthood. Below, you can find...
Special Education LawTo be an effective advocate for your child in the classroom, having knowledge of the regulations, policies, and laws that support your child's right to a free and appropriate education is critical. Below, you will find resources created to help...
School Mental HealthFamilies Together is proud to be part of the Kansas School Mental Health Initiative (SMHI). This important initiative provides communities – school, parents and community partners – with information to support the social, emotional, behavioral, and...
COVID-19During these uncertain times brought about by COVID-19, Families Together, Inc. will keep safety and health a priority for our staff and community. We will continue to provide training, information, and support to those we serve. Our centers remain open;...
Individualized Education Program (IEP)The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a key piece to a quality education if a student has a disability. Our resources can help you understand how the IEP works and be part of a successful IEP team.Families Together...
FEAT is a FREE interactive training for Kansas families, youth/young adults who have disabilities, and individuals who support them. About this event For more than ten years, Families Together has hosted in-person FEAT trainings. This year we are excited to offer a...
We can help answer your questions and concerns about special education, early childhood, behaviors, bullying, mental health, disability services, transition to adulthood, health care, and more! We are here to help families navigate the various disability resources and...
