Family Support Network of Southeastern NC, Inc.

07/30/2026

Happy International Day of Friendship! 💕 Take a moment to be thankful for the relationships in your life.

Tag a friend to let them know how much you appreciate them! 👇

07/29/2026

TRAVELING WITH THE KIDS THIS SUMMER? 🚗

Lack of accessibility, amenities, and/or understanding from staff or fellow travelers can feel like immovable barriers if you or your travel companions have physical or developmental disabilities.

This article lays out some great tips that will help you navigate trips, whether it's across the country or around the world! -->

How to handle being on the road as part of a special needs family.

07/26/2026

Today is National Disability Independence Day. It marks the anniversary of when the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed.

The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability. Family Support Network of Southeastern North Carolina believes in equal rights and accessibility for all people.

07/25/2026

HAPPY NATIONAL PARENTS' DAY! ❤

National Parents' Day is celebrated to promote responsible parenting and to recognize positive parental role models.

Family Support Network is the exclusive provider of Triple P Stepping Stones in North Carolina. Triple P is short for Positive Parenting Program.

The program was developed specifically for families with children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Want more information? Check out our website --> www.familysupportSENC.org.

07/24/2026

SELF CARE ISN'T SELFISH 🤗

Today is International Self-Care Day and we want to take a moment to remind you that selfcare isn't selfish.

In fact, you can't take care of others, if you don't first take care of yourself first.

Selfcare looks different for different people. How do you take time for yourself? 👇

07/23/2026

💙 Every Family Deserves Support. Every Caregiver Deserves Community. 💚

Behind every child in foster or kinship care is a caregiver who is learning, advocating, and showing up every day. Our Foster Care Wrap Around Support Program is designed to ensure those caregivers never have to do it alone.

The results speak for themselves:
✨ 100% of participants said they would recommend the group to others.
🤝 98% said they found people they can turn to for help and information.
💚 98% said the group helped them connect with others who share similar experiences.
📚 94% reported increased confidence in caring for the children in their care.
📍 92% learned more about available community resources.

Participants who attended the majority of the groups also reported increased knowledge of:
✔️ IDEA (special education rights)
✔️ Stepping Stones Triple P
✔️ Community Resiliency Model (CRM)
✔️ Kids WRAP
✔️ Community resources available to support their families

These numbers represent more than survey results—they represent caregivers who feel more confident, connected, and equipped to provide stable, nurturing homes for children.

Thank you to every caregiver who joined us and shared their journey. Together, we are building stronger families and brighter futures.

Take a look at our infographic to see the impact your support is making!

07/23/2026

Just sharing info about an upcoming focus group in case it helps someone out. Details below ⬇️

The Center for Violence Prevention Research to conduct the first-ever study of children’s exposure to violence in North Carolina.

To complete this study, we first need to understand how to reach adolescents in North Carolina. The research team is hosting virtual focus groups for the next four weeks. Youth aged 13-17 and their parents are eligible.

Who can participate:

· Adolescents aged 13-17 (youth can participate on their own if a parent provides permission first; parents may also attend with youth).

· Parents of youth aged 13-17 years (parents can participate with or without their child).

What to expect:

· During the focus group, you will be asked to provide feedback on the mailing and survey materials designed for the study. You will not be asked to complete a survey of your experiences.

· Focus groups will last about 25-35 minutes and participants will receive an electronic gift card.

For more information, please see the attached FAQ document.

If you are interested in helping, complete this form [https://qualtricsxmjh3qbtybv.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJ5MK7R2FFq8bJk ].

If you are eligible and space remains, a researcher will contact you to schedule your focus group. You can also contact the research team directly at [email protected]. Additional information can be found in the attached FAQ.

07/23/2026

🏄 Life Rolls On – They Will Surf Again 🛹 ****SEE UPDATES***

Life Rolls Event has been moved to this Sunday July 26th due to weather.

The Skateboarding event scheduled for Sunday has been Cancelled.

This weekend, Carolina Beach is hosting an inspiring event supporting adaptive surfing and skateboarding for individuals with physical disabilities!

📅 Surfing Event: Saturday, July 25
📍 Lifeguard Stand #17, 1 Cape Fear Blvd., Carolina Beach, NC

!!!!CANCELLED!!!
📅 Adaptive Skateboarding Event: Sunday, July 26
📍 Carolina Beach Skate Park (Mike Chappell Park)

Volunteer spots for surfing are full, but spectators and cheerleaders are welcome and encouraged to come show support! Both events are a wonderful way to celebrate inclusion, recreation, and empowerment for athletes and families in our community.

A heartwarming event for the whole family! 💙

More info:

Founded by 4X World Adaptive Surfing Champion and 7X US National Adaptive Surfing Champion Jesse Billauer, Life Rolls On is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with various disabilities. Believing that adaptive surfing, skating, and fishing could inspire infinite possibiliti...

07/22/2026

Please see the updated flyer below!

07/21/2026

July is National Fragile X Awareness Month. Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic disorder that causes changes in the FMR1 gene.

FXS affects both males and females. However, females often have milder symptoms than males. The exact number of people who have FXS is unknown, but a review of research studies estimated that about 1 in 7,000 males about 1 in 11,000 females have been diagnosed with FXS.