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Getting Behavioral Health Care

December 29, 2025

Getting Behavioral Health Care

Behavioral health resources can include counseling, family coaching, skills training and more. Many services are now offered through virtual or online appointments, regardless of insurance…

December 29, 2025

A Message From the Director – Winter 2025

As you read our lead article on accessing behavioral health care for children, teens and young adults, I’m reminded why this work matters so deeply.…

Woman helping child with disability sitting on floor filled with toys in cozy living room. Wheelchair visible in foreground.

September 26, 2025

Changes Coming to Medicaid

Work Rules, Frequent Checks and Fees Ahead Under New Law Editor’s note: We gathered information for this article prior to September 4, 2025, when the…

September 26, 2025

A Message From the Director – Fall 2025

Welcome to this edition of Connecting, Encircle Families’ newsletter. In this issue, you’ll find: As you read through these stories, I want to share a…

June 24, 2025

What’s in a Name?

The Journey From Pilot Parents, to Raising Special Kids to Encircle Families In May 2025, we proudly unveiled our new name, Encircle Families. This change…

June 24, 2025

A Message From the Director – Summer 2025

As we step into this exciting new chapter as Encircle Families, I want to take a moment to reflect on the legacy that brought us here,…

March 24, 2025

Advocacy Skills Are a Family Affair

With guidance from Encircle Families, Susie Turrey and her son Levi learned to speak up for the supports he needed—transforming his education and building confidence…