Support Services
What is FEN?
What is the Family Empowerment Network (FEN)?
FEN is a staff-coordinated network of families that include a person with a disability. It was created to respond to needs that they identify. All activities are guided by the feedback obtained from families.
What can FEN do for me?
FEN can create an opportunity for your family to connect with other families that include a person with a disability. These opportunities are generally provided through staff coordination of social events and workshops. It is our hope that through these connections, families can build an informal network to support each other.
What type of supports can FEN provide?
- Social events for the entire family
- Social events for parents of children with disabilities
- The opportunity to obtain support from other families throughout Maryland through online interaction or optional inclusion in a Family Directory
- Educational workshops
- Resources
Where are the activities held?
Events and workshops are held monthly in various locations throughout Maryland. For more information on Family Empowerment Events please check out our Events Calendar.
How do I sign up or find out more?
Contact the person in the area closest to you:
Baltimore City/County: Sarah Pinsker 410.828.7700 spinsker@abilitiesnetwork.org
Harford County: Trisha Stiles 410.272.3712 tstiles@abilitiesnetwork.org
Howard County: Kelly Dunning 443.562.4772 kdunning@abilitiesnetwork.org
Tri-County Area: Danielle Wright 301.392.3554 dwright@abilitiesnetwork.org
Check out the Family Empowerment Network group on Yahoo.com
This service is designed to address needs that are not currently being met by other resources and programs that provide services to persons with a disability. Educational and social activities will vary, as needs change and will be held in the Baltimore and Howard County areas. They are open to people of all abilities regardless of the area in which they live.
The Family Empowerment Network will create opportunities to:
- Meet and socialize with other individuals and families
- Develop an informal support network
- Learn about resources and educational opportunities
Click here to go to the FEN Yahoo Group page.