Rising Parents
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Rising Dads
The goal of Rising Dads is to provide a supportive community for dads of children with disabilities. We aim to create a safe and inclusive space where dads can share their experiences, discover local resources & supports, and connect with other dads experiencing similar journeys.
Rising Dads is hosted monthly with dads of all ages and stages.
If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to Chad Lavallie- lavallie@sbcglobal.net or Mike Backer at MikeB@risinglightsproject.org
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Rising Moms
Our mission is to provide a supportive community for moms of children with disabilities. We aim to create a safe and inclusive space where moms can share their experiences, find emotional support, and connect with other moms who are going through similar challenges. We believe every mom deserves to feel heard, valued, and supported, and we strive to empower moms to advocate for themselves and their children. We aim to help moms build resilience, find hope, and create meaningful connections that will last a lifetime.
Rising Moms- Created for caregivers parenting school-aged children impacted by a disability.
Rising Mom Leadership- Luchana at Luchana@risinglightsproject.org, Tessa- TessaM@risinglightsproject.org
Meets once a month on a Thursday evening.
Rising Mothers- Created for female caregivers parenting teens and adults impacted by disability.
Rising Mothers Leadership- Cheryl cherylpoole60@icloud.com
Meets once a month on Monday Evenings.
Meet the Parent Leadership Team
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Mike Backer
Co-Leader Dads Group
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Chad LaVallie
Co-Leader Dads Group
lavallie@sbcglobal.net
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Luchana Imbrogno.
Co-Leader Moms Group
luchana@risinglightsproject.org
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Tessa Manek
Co-Leader Moms Group
tessam@risinglightsproject.org
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Cheryl Poole
RIsing Mothers
Leading Moms caretaking for adult childern