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Frequently Asked Questions about the Family Support 360° Program:

How can the Family Support 360° program help my family?

The Family Support 360° program can help your family:

• Set goals and develop a plan

• Develop a comprehensive Family Centered Plan to prioritize your family's needs, set objectives and benchmarks and work toward achieving them.

• Gain information

• Gain access to local, state and federal resources

• Get assistance to navigate the service system

• Make use of a wide range of materials on community resources, public services, and disability information

• Get Connected

• Take advantage of various opportunities to meet other families, share information and support each other

• Expand your knowledge and skills

• Attend trainings and workshops on topics important to you and other families

Can my family participate in the Family Support 360°?

Does your family:

• Care for children or adults with developmental disabilities and

• Live in South or Southeast Seattle?

How can my family receive services from Family Support 360°?

It is easy!  Please register online and we will contact you.  Remember that services are on a first come first serve basis, so register soon!

Why will my family be working with a Family Support 360° Navigator?

Your family will be working with a Family Support 360° Navigator, or person uniquely assigned to your family, who shares your same culture and language, to assist your family to identify your unique needs of support, develop a comprehensive Family Centered Plan to set objectives and a plan of action, and gain access to resources and relevant sources of support.

The Navigator will help your family gain information, get connected to other families and resources, and will support you in what your family needs!

Meet the Family Support 360° Navigators!

What does the Family Support 360° Advisory Committee do & who's on it?

The Family Support 360° Advisory Committee provides mentorship to the leadership of the Family Support 360° Program (FS360°).  The Advisory Committee guides the FS360° leaders by providing advice, insight and feedback regarding the Program's strategy, implementation and evaluation.  The committee also provides counsel on the opportunities and challenges facing people with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Advisory Committee is comprised of:

• Individuals with developmental disabilities

• Family members of individuals with developmental disabilities

• Leaders from the communities served

• Professionals from various fields, including education, health, advocacy, social services, among others.

• Representatives from faith-based organizations, non-profits, businesses and government

Interested in being part of the Advisory Committee?

Meet the Family Support 360° Advisory Committee!

Who should I contact for more information about Family Support 360°?

Please contact:

Verónica Guzmán, Outreach and Advisory Coordinator for Family Support 360°

Email: vguzman@arcofkingcounty.org

Phone: 206-829-7027 (Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm)

Toll free: 1-877-946-0600

Navigators:

Catalina Angel, Latin Community Navigator email cangel@arcofkingcounty.org

Patricia Gonzalez, Latin Commumity Navigator, 206-619-8481 email pgonzalez@arcofkingcounty.org

Khadro Jama, Somali Community Navigator, 206-295-7178 or email kjama@arcofkingcounty.org

Barni Mussi, Somali Community Navigator, 206-295-9419, or email bmussi@arcofkingcounty.org

Tammy Dang, Vietnamese Community Navigator, 206-619-8423 or email tdang@arcofkingcounty.org

Is there another Family Support 360° program in Washington state?

Yes!  The Arc of King County partnered with The Arc of Spokane to deliver services to Eastern Washington.  For more information about the Family Support 360 Program in Spokane, Click Here or contact:

Rosslyn Bethmann, Coordinator for the Family Support 360° Program

Email: rbethmann@arc-spokane.org

Phone: 509-328-6326 Ext. 221