Parenting is a lifelong process, and it is particularly so for parents of children diagnosed with a serious illness, where the child’s chronological age may not correspond with their developmental […]
This Foundation-managed, free clinic occurs twice yearly at Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) in Baltimore, MD. Foundation Medical Director Antonie Kline, M.D., Director of Clinical Genetics at the Harvey Institute […]
As rare disease patients approach adulthood, they face the transition from parent-supervised pediatric care to more independent adult models whereby they take ownership of their care. This change can seem […]
Guardianship is a legal process and used when a person can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about his/her person and/or property. Before establishing a guardianship, you […]
CdLS Awareness Day is observed each year in order to shed light on this often misdiagnosed, little-known genetic syndrome. Parents, volunteers and others request official Awareness Day proclamations from governors […]
You spend so much time and effort creating the Future Life Care Plan for your family member with special needs. Your estate and financial plans cannot be like everyone else’s. […]
The SFN Dads Virtual Conference is for dads raising children with special needs, interested in: - developing their fathering skills - gathering resources for their child and family, and […]
Join the Local Planning Committee for a virtual race benefiting CdLS. Cornelia de Lange Syndrome or CdLS is a rare genetic syndrome that causes a broad range of physical, cognitive, […]
Please join us for a California Virtual Family Gathering. Hosted by the CdLS Foundation Family Service and RCs Karen Prada, Melissa Staggs, Susan Drexler and Dena Davis. Send a photo […]
A very important component of the Future Life Care Plan is the Special Needs Trust. The careful selection of those who will make sure your goals for the Special Needs […]
