Family Partnership Program

The Special Health Care Needs Family Partnership Program strives to enhance the lives of individuals and families impacted by special health care needs, providing resources and information to empower families to live a good life. The Program hosts regional and statewide events to benefit families through development of leadership skills, networking among peers, and staying current with trends and issues.

Family Partnership employs Family Partners, who are parents of individuals with special health care needs, including parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. They provide peer-to-peer support for families and have firsthand experience navigating options and solutions focused on the unique needs of individuals with complex medical conditions, from birth to age 21. In addition to supporting families, they also plan, schedule, and facilitate all Family Partnership events.

Special Health Care Needs utilizes input and guidance from the Family Partners, and the families served, to enhance the quality of services and support for children and youth with special health care needs.

Contact a Family Partner to:

• Connect with a parent that is on a similar journey
• Network with other parents and families
• Explore solutions and options for everyday life
• Discover events across Missouri

Click here to watch a video presentation about the
Family Partnership Program!