"Filly Funding" by First In Families Features | The Pilot: Southern Pines, NC

Filly Funding

March 15, 2010

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 lists for services are years long and many therapies don't have funding sources. They were asking for assistance with paying for therapeutic horse back riding lessons and getting connected to the local adaptive swim therapy program. First In Families was able to provide funds directly to Prancing Horse to cover riding lessons (the family will pay a portion as they go along to make their funds last longer). We also provided the family with contact information for the Mako program, which is free, for him to participate in the adaptive swim therapy program. Thanks Prancing Horse and Mako Program for working with this family and us to get this child connected to some resources in their new community!!!

wendyrussell 3 years, 2 months ago

Another great success story ... one of hundreds made possible by resource coordination and leveraging of state and private funds!

ASU88 3 years, 2 months ago

I agree with Wendy...this is a feel good news story and I hope it draws attention for the First In Families program. Please add contact information for your program so that the great folks of Moore County can donate to your cause/organization. We must support those who are unable to support themselves! Please do your part to put a smile on a child's face and warmth in your heart!

trod2009 3 years, 2 months ago

Thats Great!!

arcmooremb 3 years, 2 months ago

First In Families Contact Information: 673 S Bennett Street Southern Pines, NC 28388 692-8272 Coordinator: Michelle Bauer; First In Families is a chapter/program of The Arc of Moore County which provides multiple types of support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.