Family Support

Family Support Council

The Family Support Council is made up of family members, living within the Region 10 area, who have a family member with a disability. The council meets monthly to learn about the issues that families are facing in raising their child with a disability, offer suggestions and brainstorm together. They also oversee the Family Support Budget. Many of the council members sit on sub-committees of Region 10 such as Fundraising, Environmental Modifications, Waitlist, Respite, etc., therefore ensuring a family members representation on the committee.

Who are the members? The council members represent a cross-section of people. They live in many of the 11 towns that we serve and have children of all different ages. They are all volunteers.

Robin Knight
Chairperson (Sandown)

Laurie Giguere
Vice Chairperson (Salem)

Mariellen Rowe
Secretary (Derry)

Lynn Aboujaoude
(Pelham)

Carol Dabrowski
(Derry)

Carol Ingram
(Windham)

Susan Nyberg
(Chester)

Aleece Pappas
(Salem)

When are the meetings? The meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7-9pm, usually taking off the summer months. The meetings are open to the public. If you plan on attending, please call ahead to make sure the meeting is taking place.

Where do they meet? The Family Support Council meets most often at the Region 10 office.

Why do they meet? The Family Support Council members know the challenges and rewards of raising a child with a disability and they want to be able to help make change happen, keeping the family as the priority.

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FAMILY SUPPORT COUNCIL MEMBER?
If you are interested in becoming a council member, please contact Kathy Waterson, Family Support Coordinator at 892-1299. She can tell you how to apply.