Teaming Up to Help Our Patients Thrive
The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DDBP) Family Advisory Council was established in 2015 to enhance the partnership between the developmental and behavioral pediatrics team and the families it serves.
The council brings family advisors together with division professionals to:
- Promote collaboration between clinicians and families
- Strengthen family-centered policies
- Increase awareness of services among families and community members
- Share information, needs, and concerns with administration and staff
- Provide input on policies affecting families
Become a Family Advisor
Family advisors are the key to our success. Caregivers (i.e., parents, grandparents, siblings, etc.) of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) are welcome to apply. Your child must be an active patient and currently receiving care within DDBP. Applications are accepted once per year in February and March. Applicant interviews occur as part of the yearly selection process.
Each family advisor serves a 2-year term and receives a small stipend for participation. Meetings occur once per month from September through June.
Responsibilities vary each year and may include opportunities to provide feedback for research projects, clinical care, family support options, and more. Past group projects of the council have included developing the “Sharing HOPE” booklet, hosting a spring wellness event, and creating a video about division services and family experiences.
For more information or to become a member, email DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org.
