We will walk thru an estate and financial plan and learn how it is “activated”. Who does what, who knows where everything is, and how can we make sure the family knows what to do? It is not fun to think about, but it is certainly an important topic that we all need to make […]
Join families from New York and the Northeast for a CDLS Foundation-sponsored Family Gathering. Saturday, July 12, 2025 2 – 6 p.m. ET The Arp Home 9B Sandpiper Lane Rexford, NY (9B is on the white mailbox with a long driveway) Graciously Hosted by Jennifer and Nicholas Arp, parents to Jenna. Bring […]
The CdLS Foundation is pleased to offer Virtual Support Groups for Parents, providing a consistent opportunity to connect, share, and support one another. 🗓 Thursday, August 7, 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET We believe no parent should walk this path alone at the CdLS Foundation. As caregivers, you are the backbone of our […]
Retirement usually is a goal, right? We might love what we do, but the goal to retire securely and find that security to do so is usually a goal of our own planning. When should we take Social Security? If we move, what has to change? Do we need to update our estate planning documents? […]
The CdLS Foundation is pleased to offer Virtual Support Groups for Parents, providing a consistent opportunity to connect, share, and support one another. 🗓 Thursday, September 4, 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. ET We believe no parent should walk this path alone at the CdLS Foundation. As caregivers, you are the backbone of our […]
We know that insurance is a necessary part of our planning. Do we really need it if we have enough money? What if we can’t afford what we need? There are so many kinds of life insurance – between term life insurance, permanent life insurance, long-term care insurance and so many variations. Let’s have a […]
Time together making memories as a family may feel especially precious when the child is living with a life-threatening medical condition. Making memories and sharing experiences that become part of the child’s legacy and the family’s treasure box can take many forms and can happen anytime: special occasions or a typical weekday. There is meaning […]
The CdLS Foundation is pleased to offer Virtual Support Groups for Parents, providing a consistent opportunity to connect, share, and support one another. 🗓 Thursday, October 2, 2025 🕖 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. ET We believe no parent should walk this path alone at the CdLS Foundation. As caregivers, you are the backbone of our […]
Caring for a loved one who needs ongoing support is never simple—and when serious medical challenges arise, the journey can feel overwhelming. In this heartfelt and practical webinar, Bettie Bell shares the story of her autistic son Maurice’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis and the powerful lessons they discovered along the way. Together, Bettie and Maurice […]
Many of us are going to count on the siblings or other family members to step into our shoes. What jobs are they taking on? Do they feel like we have prepared them? What do they want to know yet? Have they already experienced the responsibilities? Have we as parents even talked with them, and […]