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Newsletter Spring 2009 Family Story: Zakary's Story-A Three Year Life Changing Event It all started on Jan. 19, 2000. My twins, Zakary and Shaun Escobar were born. The moment they were born I know they were quite different. CEO Corner: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren You assumed that your days of raising children were over, but a surprise of great consequence awaited with little or no advance notice; having to raise your grandchildren, with one experiencing a severe mental disorder. Legislative Update: Children and Families At the Capitol On UACF’s Legislative Day, my friend and I (both moms with children affected by serious mental illness) and her teenaged sons (13 and 15) met with Ms. Tiffany Zurilgen, assistant to Senator Dave Cogdill. Youth In Mind Youth in Mind (YIM) is having an exceptionally exciting welcome to the new year! RFN Update UACF’s Regional Family Network (RFN) is comprised of 12 family members representing the family voice from their prospective regions. How To Corner: Suggestions for Finding the Right Therapist for Your Child/Youth How can parents find a qualified clinician who has experience working with children/youth? Spirit of ExCel Winner: Poppy Johal Poppy Johal has been selected to receive the UACF Spirit of ExCEL Award for this quarter. New Parent Partner Coalition Launched Statewide The United Advocates for Children and Families (UACF) has created a new statewide network of Parent Partners and Advocates.
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