What to Look Out for and How to Get SupportDisclaimer: Information from this blog is not for diagnosing purposes. Have you noticed discourse and awareness of autism has skyrocketed? Parents and caregivers have been sharing their stories, building community, and advocating for their families. Through groups like Autism Speaks, families are able to get more support than ever before. Although …
Silvia Vasquez (right) surveys children playing happily at her original daycare location, Caterpillar Playhouse, opened in 2017 to serve low-income families in Albuquerque, New Mexico’s International District. National Latino Family Report 2024When Silvia Vasquez, a mother of five, started to see her children leave the nest, she found herself at a crossroads. “What am I going to do now?” she …
Cyntia Flores, a new mother and immigrant from El Salvador, has struggled to find quality, affordable child care in Riverside, California, but has finally found a center that she and her children love. (Left) Cyntia and her newborn son Karim. (Right) Cyntia’s two children: Camila, four years old, and Karim, eight months old. National Latino Family Report 2024Cyntia Flores doesn’t …
Guadalupe González is committed to bilingual education for both herself and her children. She is pictured here holding her son Jesús Jr. (left) and daughter Sofía (bottom middle), next to her husband Jesús, who holds his nephew, Dilan, alongside his eldest daughter Moncerrath (far right).National Latino Family Report 2024Guadalupe González beams with pride as she watches her daughter Sofía, age …
All parents have hopes and dreams for their children. Setting family goals is a powerful strategy for cultivating those hopes and dreams into reality. Families can establish a roadmap for success by communicating shared objectives, fostering unity and purpose. Whether it’s focusing on quality time together, educational milestones for children, or financial aspirations, defining clear family goals provides a collective …
Tax Season is upon us, and we are here to support families file their taxes and receive the benefits they deserve. This past year especially, families are eligible for certain tax benefits both at the state and federal level. For example, if you haven’t received the full amount of the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit, you …
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response to the requests from thousands of parents who find themselves and their children in an environment that is increasingly uncertain for immigrants. The video demonstrates and provides insight for parents on how to communicate with their …
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