Encircle Families
Family Stories
August 9, 2023
From NICU Challenges to Advocacy – A Journey of Hope & Support
"Encircle Families helped me navigate a world I knew nothing about at one of the lowest points in my life,” Breann said.
June 22, 2023
From Rough Start to Remarkable Progress
With guidance from Encircle Families, Cristina Renteria gained the confidence and knowledge to advocate for her son Atlas and work with his school team to…
April 14, 2023
Getting Support From a Bigger Community
"I needed the support of a bigger community to get my son through this next milestone. Everyone at Encircle Families was so accommodating and knowledgeable…
March 29, 2023
From AzEIP to VR; Thankful for Encircle Families’ Continuing Support
The Nieto Castañeda family excitedly welcomed their second child, Gabriel, in July 2002. But as the months went by, mom Rosa’s heart told her that…
March 16, 2023
A Lifelong Relationship With Encircle Families
"Even though our son is no longer a kid, Raising Special Kids is still our go-to resource for helpful referrals, services and workshops, especially the…
December 23, 2022
Starting Over in a New State Is Hard. Finding Support Doesn’t Have to Be.
As Rachel prepared to move her family to Arizona, the unknown felt overwhelming. Having someone to call who understood her journey made all the difference.
November 21, 2022
Encircle Families – A Crucial Partner for Parents, Every Step of the Way
“As a family, we feel more confident knowing we have Encircle Families behind us as we embark on the lifelong journey of advocating for Baker,”
November 1, 2022
She Knew Something Wasn’t Working. She Just Needed the Right Support
When Isaak began to struggle at school, Veronica felt stuck and unsure how to move forward. With guidance and support, she found her voice and…
September 29, 2022
Alex’s Fighting Spirit
Being a parent of a child with special needs is not for the faint of heart and Angela Jeffreys learned many important life lessons while…
June 24, 2022
Hope, Help, and Heart: The Marsh Family’s Journey
“The fact that the employees of Encircle Families have been through what us ‘newbies’ are going through is such a relief. I also really value…
May 18, 2022
I Felt Like No One Understood What I Was Going Through Until I Was Connected With Encircle Families
When Jacqueline Tafoya’s daughter Emma was diagnosed in utero with several medical complexities including clocal exstrophy (OEIS), she was nervous, afraid, and felt completely alone.
April 29, 2022
Changing Perspectives – Embracing Little Victories
Having a child with a rare diagnosis can often be isolating and overwhelming. Sometimes family or friends may not understand, and it can be stressful…