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“I’m feeling overwhelmed in caring
for my child”
“Why me?”
“I need HELP”!!!
These are examples of questions and challenges that
parents of children with special needs face every day.
They are also some of the reasons why the HSC Health
Care System introduced the program called:
Male Caregivers Advocacy Support Group
(MCAS)
“What is this Advocacy Support Group about?”
Is a program developed and implemented by
Department of Outreach Services at Health Services for
Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) to
specifically address the challenges and concerns of
males that care for children with special needs.
Male Caregivers of children with special needs are frequently an overlooked
group. This program provides an oasis of relief in a stigma-free environment
which encourages them to open up, express their opinions, show their feelings,
and above all, to be heard.
In addition to sharing information, resources and views, the
Male Caregivers Advocacy Support Group features
seasoned guest speakers to address topics particularly
related to the care of children with special needs.
Occasions to attend local, regional and national workshops
and conferences provide other powerful opportunities for
the caregivers to empower themselves, raise community
awareness and become better advocates in their
communities.
In a cooperative effort to take the Male Caregivers Advocacy Support Group one step
further, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) has partnered
with the other parent groups in the Washington DC area to further enhance the skills of
these caregivers. As a result of this partnership, the sense of group ownership among the
members has been strengthened by implementing a shared and rotary leadership
opportunity, along with a trained permanent facilitator/ leader.
Frequent meetings, comfort level and added services like free
transportation, childcare and meals set the tone for the group’s
members.
Meetings are held on
Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00PM at the
MLK Outreach Center located at
2124 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington DC 20020
Would you like to know more about the Male Caregivers
Advocacy Support (MCAS) group or other support groups
sponsored by Health Services for Children with Special
Needs, Inc. (HSCSN)?
Are you interested in attending an MCAS upcoming
meeting or would you like to schedule a presentation
of the Male Caregivers Advocacy Support (MCAS)
group?
Please Contact:
Cecil Doggette, Director, Outreach Services
Health Services for Children With Special Needs, Inc.
2124 Martin Luther King, Jr., Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
(202)-835-2771 (Phone)
(202)-580-6489 (Fax)
[email protected]
Para información en Español favor de contactar a Jackie Vélez al 202-580-6487.