Behind every statistic is...

Behind every statistic is...
• a kid trying to grow and develop
• a parent navigating insurance forms at midnight
• a family quietly stretching their focus and finances to the limit

Did you know...
It costs $1M MORE to raise a child with disabilities to adulthood, in the US.

2x more out-of-pocket spending on healthcare.
Even with insurance, therapies, specialists, and medical supplies pile up fast.

Up to 3x more caregiving hours per week.
Managing appointments, advocating with schools, and coordinating care can easily become a second full-time job.

25% lower household income.
Parents (usually moms) leave paid work entirely to meet demands.

In fact, a recent study shows 42% of mothers of children with disabilities leave the workforce, compared to 15% of mothers of typically developing children.

The result...
Chronic stress, disrupted sleep, and financial strain take a toll on both physical and emotional health.

• 25% lower quality of life scores
• 10% higher rates of divorce
• 5 year reduction in life expectancy

YES... the facts and figures vary based on diagnosis and severity.

But studies consistently show that when families receive coordinated services, family-centered care, and respite supports, their stress, health impacts and financial burdens are significantly lower.

It's not disabilities that break a family...
it's our lack of support for them.