Encircle Families
From the Director
June 16, 2026
A Message to Families and Our Community
By now, many families have likely heard the news about today’s major announcement involving special education. The U.S. Department of Education has announced an interagency…
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.…
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
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
A VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR – SPRING 2025
This edition of Connecting focuses on the power and importance of parent and family advocacy. Now more than ever, the perspectives of parents and family…
December 22, 2024
A Message From the Director – Winter 2024
As we close out the year and reflect on the work we do together, I’m filled with gratitude for the incredible people and community partners…
September 23, 2024
A Message From the Director – Fall 2024
Research consistently shows that when parents and professionals work together toward shared goals, children achieve better educational, developmental, and behavioral outcomes.
June 26, 2024
A Message From the Director – Summer 2024
As we strive to build inclusive and supportive environments, we encourage families to explore a range of summer activities that promote development and strengthen familial…
March 25, 2024
A Message From the Director – Spring 2024
In our featured article, we discuss Supported Decision-Making, recent legislative developments, and real-life parental experiences, emphasizing its significance to us and the wider disability community.
December 22, 2023
A Message From the Director – Winter 2023
As we turn the page on another year, I am honored to share some highlights from the heart of our organization. First and foremost, I…
September 20, 2023
A Message From the Director – Fall 2023
I hope you are all enjoying the cooler temperatures that September and October bring to Arizona across the state. And I hope you will find…