Family Connect
Family Navigation

Family Navigation

Connecting you with Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services.

Family Navigation sessions are provided as a first step for families with questions about obtaining a developmental evaluation, where to turn after receiving an Autism diagnosis, and for those exploring services for children or adults with autism and/or other related intellectual or developmental disabilities. Family Navigation is here to guide you throughout your journey.

How It Works

Through a person-centered planning approach, our knowledgeable Family Navigator offers a supportive ear, along with customized support, for families contacting Kelberman.

Access

A Family Navigator supports families in accessing information, systems, and services.

Assessment

Initial interests and individualized needs are assessed in order to successfully guide families toward appropriate services.

Understanding

Families develop a better understanding of available resources and support services at Kelberman and within our community.

Empowerment

Sessions are designed to empower families in making informed decisions about the autism support services that are right for them.

How to Get Started

Anyone may contact Family Navigation to seek answers to general or specific questions related to services, autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Get Started

Our Family Navigators are well connected, both at Kelberman and within the community, which means they usually have an answer, or will find one for you!

Families are typically first directed to our Family Navigators for an initial session after receiving a diagnosis from one of our highly skilled Psychologists. However, any questions related to Kelberman and the services we offer can be answered by speaking to a Family Navigator. In addition to being available to families at the beginning of their journey, families are also invited to schedule a session as their needs evolve.

What family and friends have to say...

I look forward to working together with Kelberman! When you have a child that has been diagnosed, it is a journey. Having a professional and caring team to help you with your child is… Read More about Katie E.

Katie E.

Parent

Kelberman answered all of my questions in a timely manner. I look forward to working together and having a professional and caring team to help me with my child - this really is a game… Read More about Katie E.

Katie E.

Keep up the excellent work. You're moving mountains for families like mine.

Kathy C.

There is no pressure to talk or share at each meeting, but it is an incredible feeling to hear others say “You’re not alone” or “I get it” and they wholeheartedly mean it.

Amy H.

Parent

Please Contact Us to Get Started

Bethany
Wendt

Director of Community Relations

Finding resources that are available to a loved one can be an overwhelming task. That is why my goal as a Family Navigator is to guide families and caregivers in a way that makes them feel supported, understood and empowered along their journey.