Family Support 

The Family Support Team works with eligible families in Strafford County. Services are offered to families as a whole, rather than to the individual with a disability. It is based on issues identified by families, rather than by professionals. Some of the supports available include:

• Information and referral to services and resources including New Hampshire services such as TANIF, APTD, Food Stamps, or Medicaid, applying for Healthy Kids Gold/ Silver as well as  Federal Programs such as Social Security Disability or  SSI. 
• Opportunities for families to meet and share information and experiences
• Respite Services to give families a needed "break"
• Parent-to-Parent Program
• Assistance with planning for transition from school to work or adult services
• Assistance with accessing recreation programs, family counseling, conferences or workshops
• Funding assistance to help pay for needed supports including home modifications or other adaptive equipment
• Quarterly Newsletter  (Back Issues)

Also available through Family Support is the Technology Lending Center (TLC) which offers a variety of assistive technology products that can be borrowed by families to try out for a period of 30 days.

The Strafford County Family Support Council oversees the Family Support budget and also advises the team regarding services provided to families. Council members are individuals residing in Strafford County who have a family member with a disability. Please contact us at 603-516-9300 if you want to learn more about the council or if you have any questions about services or benefits for your family.

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