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 age. New challenges emerge as a child grows older and bigger. Pediatric providers or facilities may raise concerns about the ability to continue caring for […]
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 for Human Genetics at GBMC, has led these clinics since 2001. Any individual age 12 or older with CdLS can attend with their families. This […]
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 daunting for patients and parents, especially when dealing with rare disorders that involve multiple specialists that may be part of a care team. Join us […]
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 might consider other alternatives which we will discussed. What are the alternatives to guardianship? What individual rights are affected by a guardianship? What are the […]
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 and local leaders; hang awareness flyers in public places; make presentations to civic groups or health workers; write to their local newspapers; and much more. […]
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. You need to have special documents, very specific language with beneficiaries, special thought processes for your own retirement planning, specific tools to use that are […]
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 - meeting and networking with like- minded dads Some of the guest speakers will include: Mary Anne Ehlert, David Hirsch, Joe Mantegna, Wayne Messmer, 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, and medical challenges for the diagnosed individual. Every two years the CdLS Foundation hosts a Family Conference where individuals with CdLS and their families from […]
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 via email if you would like your child/family in the slide show. Saturday, June 5th, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. PST. This gathering will be […]
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 Trust implementation is key to the smooth transition and the future happiness and safety of your family member. Making sure your Successor Trustees are qualified, […]
