The aim of the Family Support Model Demonstration Projects is to provide training and assistance to address the problems that interfere with the self-sufficiency of families of children with disabilities. Pathfinder will support you in becoming a leader in your community so that you can advocate for effective services for your family, your community, and our state. Goals of Tennessee Family Pathfinder To provide training so that individuals with disabilities and family members will take part in and have more choice and control in Tennessee's service system To increase knowledge of family support resources and support for families To find ways to remove barriers to getting support To assure that people from culturally diverse backgrounds are included in family support systems and that their needs are met To increase coordination between public and private agencies Return to top of page Leadership Institutes Leadership Institutes are a way to learn valuable information you can use. You attend a meeting, at least once a month, in or near your community. Meetings last about 3 to 6 hours.
Members decide the best time to meet.
Institutes are beginning in January 2001. Taking part is free. Child care is provided. We help you attend statewide meetings, too, so that you can get to know and work with other families. She has worked for many years with people with disabilities.