Tommy

As we entered the one room, first floor apartment that Grandma lives in we were warmly welcomed by Tommy's mother and grandmother.  Tommy sat quietly watching television with his eyes half-closed.  Grandma busied herself with making sure we had somewhere to sit while Mom plied me with curious questions about work and family.

Tommy's Cerebral Palsy, coupled with Mom's own special needs, is a significant burden for Grandma.  But she faces each day with cheer and determination.  They have chosen to live in this smaller abode (provided for Grandma by the company she retired from) because it is on the first floor and is located closer to where Tommy will go for therapy this Spring.

They could live in a larger apartment but it is located on the fourth floor with no elevator and is further away.  Tommy needs quite a bit of assistance getting around and basically needs to be carried up and down stairs, so this residence makes sense.

Our desire is provide and refer needed resources and services to special families like these.  #FamilyPartnersProgram