Fall Fast Forward
AAAGH!! We are only a few days into fall and I am already getting calls about Christmas assistance! I guess I can't blame families for calling to inquire since it is already on my mind as well (personally and for First In Families). Somehow once we reach mid-September to the ...
Fun Finish
This past Friday we participated in The United Way Day of Caring and utilized five volunteers to construct a swing set for a family that has four young children. Although we did quite a bit of research and felt confident that swing set we purchased would go together with ease, ...
Friday Fun
We are looking forward to this Friday's Day of Caring with the United Way!!! First In Families is a program of The Arc of Moore County, who is an United Way Agency. This year we are utilizing Day of Caring volunteers to put together a swing set for a family ...
Faith Force
First In Families wants to say a BIG THANK YOU!! to the volunteers from Carpenters for Christ!!!! We received an application from a family for assistance with putting an exit door into their daughter's bedroom. It would be used for when EMS had to come and take her to the ...
Faith for the Future
Sometimes you don't think your children are paying attention when they really are.... I went out to see a family a few weeks ago that has applied to First In Families for assistance with putting in an exit door and ramp to their child's room. She has significant disabilities and ...
Furniture For Free
A child with autism who needs to watch a show each day as part of their daily routine. An adult with developmental disabilities that accidently broke his dresser drawer. A person with cerebral palsy who enjoys playing on the computer or is able to type for communication. A family who ...
Flexible Frames
Recently we had an application from a family for assistance with purchasing flexible frames for their young child who has down syndrome. The child has insurance but it will not pay for special frames. Because of age having glasses that a more durable and mold better to the face would ...
Fast Fan
Does anyone know where I can get three tickets to the NASCAR race in Charlotte in October? We have an applicant that is a huge Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan and has never been to a race. He wants to go with his guardians to a NASCAR race and they are ...
Freedom From Foulness
I can remember growing up that disability was always natural to me. My mother worked at Sandhills Children's Center, a developmental daycare center, that provides inclusive services to children with special needs. So, I have been around children with different levels of abilities since before I could walk. The R-Word ...
FIF Friends
So, I started this blog for a number of reasons: 1) to increase awareness about First In Families, 2)to change how people, even if just one person, may think about individuals with developmental disabilities, 3) to make connections to individuals, organizations and businesses in the community that may help further ...
Fenced Freedom
Spring has sprung!!! And with it comes dates for projects we have had in the works for a few months now! We have a church group that is providing the expertise, labor and some funding to build a fence for a family that has a child with autism. One might ...
Filly Funding
So, it's hard enough to move to a new area, but it can be even harder for a family that has a child/family member with developmental disabilities. We recently had a family contact First In Families that was new to the state. Because of the state of the state, waiting ...
First Feature
This is my first attempt at blogging, decided to undertake this endeavor for First In Families. First In Families is a family support chapter of The Arc of Moore County. Our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities and their families achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Hope ...
