Tu Nidito Children And Family Services

TO CREATE A COMMUNITY OF ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING REGARDING CHILDREN IN GRIEF. IT IS OUR VISION THAT NO CHILD GRIEVES ALONE.

ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITIONS (PATHWAYS): PROVISION OF INTENSIVE HOME, HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY BASED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION. SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST EACH FAMILY MEMBER THROUGH THE DIFFICULTY AND STRESS OF DIAGNOSIS, CHANGE IN PROGNOSIS AND COURSE OF TREATMENT. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SPECIALISTS, AND HIGHLY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT TO THE SERIOUSLY ILL CHILD, THEIR SIBLINGS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.

THE CHILDREN-TO-CHILDREN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENAGERS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE. THE AGENCY PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE WHERE GRIEVING CHILDREN CAN SHARE THEIR LOSS EXPERIENCE IN A CARING, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. FAMILIES MEET TWICE A MONTH TO TAKE PART IN AGE-APPROPRIATE SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 3.5 THROUGH 18 YEARS OF AGE. CONCURRENT ADULT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS AND COORDINATED BY A STAFF MEMBER.

VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF THE AGENCY. THE AGENCY USUALLY HAS MORE THAN 116 DEDICATED PEOPLE WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IN DIFFERENT WAYS:TU NIDITO IS GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ENTRUSTED WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH MAJOR POLICIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THE AGENCY'S ACTIONS, INCLUDING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPPORT GROUP VOLUNTEERS WHO FACILITATE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN IMPACTED BY SERIOUS ILLNESS OR DEATH. ONE-ON-ONE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST TU NIDITO STAFF SUPPORT SPECIALISTS WHO ARE WORKING WITH A FAMILY WHO HAS A CHILD WITH A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION. VOLUNTEERS ALSO ASSIST WITH SPECIAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS AS WELL AS OFFICE AND PROJECT WORK.