Family Care & Caregiver Support
Parents have a lot of obligations. Parent caregivers to a child or adult with disabilities have a unique set of responsibilities that often last for a lifetime. You are responsible for balancing the needs of other children, a spouse, extended family, work, and household tasks while managing the medical, educational, vocational, and other service needs.
Accessing the support you need – when you need it – makes you a better parent and caregiver. We speak your language.
Services Offered
National family health data shows that caregivers of children with disabilities experience significantly more mental health challenges and less social support.
With support groups, respite events, programs tailored to families with Down syndrome, and one-on-one caregiver services – we are here for you.
- Support Groups
- Respite Events
- Mentor program
- Social meetups
- Educational seminars
- One-on-one support
- Connection to resources in the community
- Language interpretation
New Family Referrals
Getting to know each family is very important to us. If you haven’t connected with us yet, please fill out the ‘new family referral’ form below so we can reach out, get to know you, and officially welcome you into our community.
FAQs
The persistent worries and the sense of always being ‘on call’ for our families can lead to burnout. Will my child make friends? How will my child learn? Will they be able to secure a job or go to college? Where will they live? What services do I need to secure to ensure a comfortable future for our family? How can I keep my child with Down syndrome safe?
Contact Our Care Team
Call or email our care team when you feel overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities. We’ll set up a one-on-one meeting to discuss your needs.
Sherry Klauer
Caregiving Support Manager
sklauer@virginiadsa.org
(804) 256-6243
Jasmine Samuel
Family Care Director
jsamuel@virginiadsa.org
(804) 256-6243
