Wellness Support Program
Empowering parents. Supporting children. Strengthening families.
A free, 10-session parent empowerment and developmental disabilities support series for parents and caregivers in Queens.
Guidance for your family’s next step
Raising a child with developmental disabilities can mean navigating unfamiliar school processes, services, and everyday challenges. You do not have to navigate them alone.
Resilience USA Foundation brings parents and caregivers together for practical learning, personalized guidance, and community connection. The series helps families build confidence, prepare for conversations with schools and service providers, and develop supportive routines at home.
Practical knowledge. Greater confidence.
Parent empowerment & advocacy
Build confidence, recognize your family’s strengths, ask informed questions, and contribute as an active member of your child’s support team.
Education & IEP/IESP preparation
Understand school documents, organize questions, and prepare to share home observations during meetings with educators, including DOE and District 75 teams.
Daily living skills & routines
Explore manageable approaches to everyday routines, communication, toileting readiness, and a supportive home environment, with respect for each child’s individual needs.
School transitions
Prepare for new classrooms, teachers, and school-year routines. Connect home observations with your child’s learning and daily living goals.
OPWDD & community resources
Learn about the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, intake steps, and questions to ask about eligibility, services, and respite resources.
Caregiver emotional wellness
Explore practical self-care, peer connection, and ways to recognize caregiver stress while building a supportive community around your family.
Who can participate?
The series welcomes parents, legal guardians, and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities. The curriculum focuses on families with children ages 2–16. Contact our team if you are unsure whether the series fits your family’s needs.
Sessions offer a friendly, welcoming setting for learning, sharing questions, and connecting with other caregivers.
Program instruction
Rehanna Lall
Special Education Parent Instructor
Academic & Community Programs
Our parent education series brings practical information and family-centered guidance into a community learning environment.
Before you attend
- Text or call to confirm registration, the next session date, and availability.
- Ask about language access, accessibility, and participation arrangements.
- Confirm any childcare or respite arrangements directly with the team before attending.
The program provides education and resource navigation. School teams and relevant agencies determine individual services and eligibility; participation does not guarantee benefits or approvals.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee?
No. This training series is free for participating parents and caregivers.
How do I register?
Text your name and interest in the Wellness Support Program to 347-774-6871. Our team can explain current availability and any registration requirements.
Where and when are sessions held?
The Friday series begins October 9, 2026, with sessions from 5:15–6:00 p.m. at 175-67 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11432. Confirm the next session with our team before traveling.
Will the program approve my child for services?
The program helps you understand processes and prepare questions. Schools and service agencies make decisions about evaluations, eligibility, and services.
Stronger together. No one left behind.
Take the next step toward greater confidence, practical knowledge, and a connected community of caregivers.