The Vanderbilt Kennedy Family Outreach Center provides families with a single point of entry into the many services and supports of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, as well as the wealth of resources at Vanderbilt University and in the community.

Main Phone Number: (615) 936-5118; or click here to email the Family Outreach Center
Location: 1810 Edgehill Avenue-- Free parking for families available in back (View map).
Satellite office in Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Junior League Family Resource Center.

Programs and Services:

• Consultation with social worker for counseling and referrals (no cost to families)
• Tennessee Disability Pathfinder information and referral (no cost)
• Reading Clinic
• Behavior Analysis Clinic
• SibSaturday
• Disability & the Arts Initiative
• Britt Henderson Training Series for Educators
• Summer Camps

Other Services:

• Participation in Kennedy Center research studies, which frequently provide vital services free of charge as part of participating in the studies. See Studyfinder
• Help in finding the most appropriate clinics and services at Vanderbilt University and in the community
• Introduction to other people and families with similar disabilities and situations
• Use of Resource Library of books, videos, and other materials and resource research services
• Advocacy and support in navigating the often confusing systems of supports and services in the community
• Participation in community outreach to closely connect families with community organizations and services
• Volunteer opportunities

Staff:

Elisabeth Dykens, Ph.D., Faculty Director
Elise McMillan, Director of Community Outreach (615) 343-2540
Carol Rabideau, L.S.W. (615) 936-5122
Roxanne Carreon, Coordinator (615) 936-5118