Category: Family Stories

Image of Hunter (L) & mom Bess (R) smiling at the camera

October 3, 2019

Ohio Family Story: Same School, Different Experience

Bess is the mom of eight-year-old Hunter. An active and energetic child, Hunter attends a private school in Coshocton, Ohio that focuses on small class sizes, 14-16 children per class, parent involvement, and student...

Child Well-being / Family Stories / Stories From Ohio / Whole Child 6 - Behavioral Health Services

August 23, 2019

Ohio Family Story: New School, New Chance for Family Engagement

Sara Owens has spent years finding the perfect fit for her daughter Sophia’s education; it took time to find the right school and teachers who used alternatives with their students to help them succeed. Sophia,...

Family Stories / Stories From Ohio

August 23, 2019

Ohio Family Story: Parent University — A Personal Experience

In the Spring of 2019 I attended a free day of educational sessions at my local school District in Hilliard, Ohio that focused on student and family well-being. It was conveniently held on a Saturday from...

Family Stories / Stories From Ohio

August 23, 2019

Ohio Family Story: What Counts as Family Engagement?

By the time I got pregnant at 31, I was so excited to have a baby. A little girl to love and teach and learn from. I had a few pregnancy and birth complications,...

Family Stories / Stories From Ohio

May 22, 2019

Ohio Family Story: Advocate Elaine Hamilton

Elaine Hamilton has spent years helping families of children with disabilities, as a parent mentor, advocate, and volunteer in Ohio. So when a representative of SPARK asked her to tell others about the autism...