Vanderbilt Kennedy Center

Families United Network

The Families United Network (FUN) is a volunteer-based free telephone support network designed to offer peer support and information to parents, siblings, or other caregivers who are providing support for adults with disabilities. .

How does FUN work?

Callers are matched with trained peer partners who have experience in the areas in which the caller has concerns. Information and support is provided over the telephone by trained peer partners who have experience in the “disability community.”

SibSaturdays acknowledge the often complex feelings that can come along with being the brother or sister of a person with a disability. At the same time, it reflects a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another if given a chance.

Who are the peer partners?

Peer partners are:

  • Current Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Community Advisory Council members
  • Parents, siblings, or other family members
  • Parents who have been the beneficiary of peer support and who have completed training

Contact

Roxanne Carreon, (615) 936-5118

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