 Family
Support Network
What is
the Family Support Network (FSN)?
This
unique program is designed to help families of individuals with
developmental disabilities (DD) with the everyday tasks they are
unable to complete because of their care-giving
responsibilities.
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Why is the FSN Important?
Numerous studies on the needs of people caring for individuals
with DD, consistently indicate that respite care and assistance
with the day-to-day tasks are the keys to helping these
struggling families survive. Without aid, families and
caregivers often suffer from feelings of isolation, loneliness,
depression and hopelessness. In Oregon alone, there are over
60,000 people with DD, and nearly that many families needing
help with the essential tasks of everyday life.
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What services does the FSN Provide?
FSN
provides a wide variety of services such as housekeeping,
grocery shopping, gardening and yard work, friendly phone calls,
legal advice, and many other things. If someone has a need, we
will try to meet it! FSN does not provide any direct financial
support to families.
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Who can
utilize the FSN?
Any
individual or family caring for an individual with DD may
request our help.
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Are there
costs involved?
No,
in most cases FSN services are provided free of charge.
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Who staffs the FSN?
Although FSN is headed by QWO’s Program Director, the actual
services are provided by numerous volunteers with training,
expertise and experience in many areas of service.
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How can I help?
Most
importantly, please pray that God will continue to bless this
ministry. In addition, if you know of a caregiver that could
benefit from our services, or a volunteer that would be willing
to donate their time to helping these caregivers, please call
QWO at 503-620-8288. No
prior experience in working with individuals with DD is
necessary.
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How do I request help
from the FSN?
If
you are a caregiver with a need, let us help you! Please
contact us at 503-620-8288 or
e-mail. We look forward to helping
you and your family!
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BOX 714 • SHERWOOD, OREGON 97140 •
TEL: (503) 620-8288
EMAIL: info@quietwatersoutreach.org •
FAX: (503) 968-6218
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