Sherwood Center

Family Support Program

Family Support Services:

The Family Support Program has provided in-home services to families with individuals diagnosed with autism and related developmental disabilities since 1994. Currently, more than 60 families in Kansas City and surrounding areas are receiving one or more of the following services:

• Parent/Caregiver Training
• Behavior Therapy
• In-Home or School Consultation Services

All Services can offer support, education and advocacy to families in the following areas:

• Assessing family strengths and weaknesses
• Prioritizing needs
• Navigating the support services system
• Locating resources
• Developing creative solutions
• Creating partnerships and provide interagency coordination
• Building and expanding support groups and parent networks

• Adult Day Services
• Arts & Crafts
• Home
• Programs
• Special Education