Best Buddies is expanding with a new program called Eunie’s Buddies, offering support to families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inspired by her own journey, Kelly Caba now mentors moms like Camila Carpenter, helping them navigate the challenges of raising a child with disabilities and building a strong, supportive community.
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Best Buddies Family Support provides families with essential resources to navigate raising a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Its pioneering program, Eunie's Buddies, honors Eunice Kennedy Shriver, a dedicated advocate for individuals with IDD and founder of Special Olympics.
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Getting an IDD diagnosis for your child can be overwhelming, but finding another parent who truly gets it can make all the difference. That’s the heart of what we do at Eunie’s Buddies through our mentorship program.
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In this episode of Pushing Forward with Alycia, host Alycia Anderson welcomes Cecilia Elizalde, Senior Director of Eunie’s Buddies at Best Buddies International. Cecilia shares her journey from TV producer to parent advocate and highlights the rippling effects of Eunie’s Buddies’ mentorship, resources, and community for families after an IDD diagnosis.
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